St Lucia Attractions – East Coast for Nature Lovers

The east coast, which has plenty of rainfall, few inhabitants and a raw Atlantic atmosphere, is the most rewarding part of the island for nature lovers to visit.

Fregate Islands Nature Reserve

At the Fregate Islands Nature Reserve near Dennery, vast colonies of frigate birds have made their home. With a wingspan of nearly 7 ft, they are true acrobats to watch as they chase the seagulls and pelicans, forcing them to drop their prey.

Maria Islands Nature Reserve

The Maria Islands Nature Reserve, just off the southern cape near Vieux Fort (the banana port), is a bird-watchers’ dream, home to, among others, the sooty tern, the red-billed tropic bird and the brown noddy, which tucks its nests under the prickly pear cactus. Also living there are two endemic reptiles – the large, colorful ground lizard and a non-venomous snake.

Whale-watching

A new local attraction is whale-watching. Hump-backed whales, sperm whales and dolphins can be spotted, if you are lucky, swimming off the Atlantic coast at various times of the year from boats organized by Toucan Travel.