Anse Chastanet

Anse Beach is the beach of Soufriere. It is located on the outskirts of the city (it has only port), Anse Chastanet, right in front of the Pitons. St. Lucia is a volcanic island, so the sand of this beach is dark, but fine. Its Caribbean waters are calm warm. there is small fish everywhere as well as a coral reef in the deeper waters. This beach therefor offers snorkeling and diving and has a renowned diving center, The Scuba St. Lucia. You can also surf. Although the beach is a public beach, it is virtually taken over by loungers and hammocks from the huge resort perched between the lush tropical vegetation.