The most beautiful natural sites to discover Sulfurer

The two volcanic needles of Gros Piton and Petit Piton, 770 and 743 m high, which fall steeply into the waters of Soufrière Bay, are so emblematic of the island that their stylized silhouettes were chosen to adorn the flag of Saint Lucia and that the Pitons Management Area was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. Hikes are possible to access the Gros Piton (Gros Piton Nature Trail), and diving or boat rides at the foot of the mountains allow you to admire these two magnificent sugar loaves.

A walk to the volcano, with beautiful water points in the locality. The site is suitable for relaxation, discovery, swimming…

This former colonial plantation with a rich historical past offers 4 themed activities: a tour of the estate, a horseback ride, zip-lining and dinner. Chaperoned by a guide, the tour begins with a brief history of the estate, through replicas of the huts used by slaves 2 centuries ago. The walk continues through the medicinal plant garden, followed by the cocoa house, where you can follow the cocoa bean process with the "cocoa dance". Local fruit tasting on site at the end of the tour.

There are plenty of hiking opportunities in the jungle, especially in the Edmond Forest reserve, where you can see an endemic species, the Parrot of Saint Lucia. It is mandatory to be guided by a custodian of the reserve (pay fee, find out).

South of. A place steeped in history, ideal for appreciating the military genius of freedom warriors. A historic battle, won by the freedom fighters against the powerful military forces of the British army, came here once, in the place of the place now named «Soft Estate». Since then, the beauty of the site tends to soften the memories of its history, which has left it with a magnificent th century plantation, with natural trails dotted with fruit gardens. A true paradise where tropical bird songs blend with the unruffled beauty of the colonial plantation.

Toraille Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls to visit! After passing through the entrance hut and paying the entrance fee, the waterfall is reached in a few steps through a nature trail with picturesque bridges and walkways winding through a tropical garden. At the foot of the waterfall, which rises 7 to 10 meters above a cliff, you can jump into the beautiful and invigorating pool. Changing rooms on the spot.

Soufrière estate was originally part of a 2000 acres of land granted by Louis XVI to a French family named Devaux in recognition of their service in 1713 to "crown and country". From a cocoa plantation, the Devaux family change it to a fabulous natural touristic attraction with a botanical garden, minerals baths and a nature trail. Majority of the tropical flowers are founded here. Ginger Lily, anthurium, but also plants like the castor oil tree and birds like the famous hummingbird and many others endemic species of the island. At the back of the garden, you will be blown away by the beauty of the diamonds fall. Swimming is prohibited, however you can enjoy the 3 pools with therapeutic water. Built for the French troops of Louis XVI, 12 baths were destroyed by the Brigands during the French revolution. Since that, 3 pools with warm water are available to the public.

In this paradisiacal place where fauna and flora are queens, you can visit the waterfalls, experience the hot springs coming from the volcano and rich in minerals, or taste a fruit or spices of the country. The site has a long history. A well-maintained path winds from the mineral hot spring baths through ferns and banana trees to a place where the Diamond River flows into a picturesque 17 meter high waterfall.

Perhaps you will have the opportunity to visit the marine protected zone called Soufrière Marine Management on the west coast. It is an important project for preserving the coastal environment of the island and the activities practiced there. This project ensures vigilance so that Saint Lucia can preserve all the wealth and beauty of its underwater universe. As mountainous under the sea as on the land, the island offers an incomparable view to divers which explore the huge diversity of nature: gigantic sea fans, black coral trees, giant barrel-sponges, mauve branching vase sponges and dome shaped coral. The butterfly-fishes, the black beauties, the lampreys with gilded fringe, the seahorses, the stingrays, the nurse sharks, the turtles and  many varieties of fish which gather in benches as abundant as colored and varied; some submerged wrecks, as well as a mysterious serpentine creature with proportions, it appears, gigantic and called The Thing, make diving in the waters of Saint Lucia even more exciting. Not far from there, you can also dive in front of Grande Caille peninsula, where one observes a great coral diversity, sponges and coral fish. You can obviously do beautiful diving along the basaltic slopes of the Pitons, around Petit Piton, where water abounds with coral and pelagic fish, or in front of the Gros Piton cliff.  And in the Soufrière bay, there are four underwater pitons, the Key Hole Pinnacles, with vertiginous edges.

Above Soufriere, after passing the Beacon Restaurant, there is a small sign on the road, a gate, and then a parking lot across the street. You can choose between a simple observation of the parrots or a guided walk of 45 minutes. The owner of the place is a bird enthusiast: he has a beautifully built observation platform. The best parrot watching takes place in the early morning or late afternoon. A nice visit for the whole family.