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Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Gros Islet is a community near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia, in the Gros Islet Quarter. Originally a quiet fishing village, it has become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country.

Type Town

Why go

  • Town in Gros Islet Quarter, Saint Lucia.

History

Gros Islet is a community near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia, in the Gros Islet Quarter. Originally a quiet fishing village, it has become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country.

Restaurants & places to go

Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 18:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00; Su 11:30-15:00 · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · jacquesrestaurant.com
Indoor
Caribbean And International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · baygardensresorts.com
Indoor
Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00;Tu-Su 18:30-21:30 · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · baygardensresorts.com
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · spinnakersbeachbar.com
Indoor
Caribbean, American, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Smuggler's Cove Road · nakedfishermanstlucia.com
Indoor
International, Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Gros Islet Highway, Rodney Bay · baygardensresorts.com
Indoor
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · fellybelly.com
Indoor
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · facebook.com
Indoor

137 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Castries George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) 11 km to the centre
Castries, 02, LC — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Leeward Islands Air Transport, Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Air France…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Fort-de-france, Port-of-spain, Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Castries Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
SLASPA Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Free Passenger Ferry Crossing
Ferry route
Outdoor
Le Marin - Rodney Bay
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ligne Fort de France - Castries
Ferry route
Outdoor
Rodney Bay - Fort de France
Ferry route · Caraib Sea Line
Outdoor
Guadeloupe < Saint-Lucia
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cruise Terminal, 12 km); routes include Free Passenger Ferry Crossing, Le Marin - Rodney Bay, Ligne Fort de France - Castries.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing