Gros Islet

Gros Islet town is located in the heart of the tourist hotspot known as Rodney Bay and is rapidly becoming an integral part of it. The town has many guest homes and local restaurants and is a popular destination for many regional visitors and people interested in experiencing local culture.

Gros Islet is famous for its Friday Night Jump Up street party, although many people enjoy living in the village on other evenings of the week when there aren't as many partygoers. Many of the rum shops provide local food or BBQ, and bar hopping is a lot of fun. Many people visit Gros Islet Beach during the day because of its vantage point in the midst of Rodney Bay. To the right of the town are Pigeon Island, Sandals Grande, and The Landings; to the left is Reduit Beach.

If you stay at one of the coastal resorts, you can get a wonderful photo of your vacation site. There will also be several sailboats and other vessels in the bay. If you go in the morning on a sunny day, the water in Rodney Bay will be the turquoise blue that Caribbean vacation fantasies are made of. The seaside town is rarely crowded and can be a pleasant spot to unwind and cool down. Guests staying in the Rodney Bay region can easily access the village by local transportation. Gros Islet is definitely an escape from your hectic. Keep reading to discover more beautiful coastal towns in Saint Lucia.

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Location: Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Best time to visit: between December and March