Saint Lucia
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Castries
- Population: approx. 180,000
- Languages: English (official), Saint Lucian French Creole
- Area: 616 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (AST)
- Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Flag colors: Blue, yellow, black, white
- National Day: February 22 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Sons and Daughters of Saint Lucia
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Caribbean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Castries
- Gros Islet
- Vieux Fort
- Soufrière
- Micoud
- Dennery
- Anse la Raye
- Canaries
- Choiseul
- Laborie
- Rodney Bay
- Bexon
- Babonneau
- Marigot Bay
- Grand Riviere
Top 15 Attractions
- The Pitons (Gros Piton & Petit Piton - UNESCO)
- Sulphur Springs (Drive-in Volcano)
- Marigot Bay
- Pigeon Island National Park
- Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
- Rodney Bay & Reduit Beach
- Anse Chastanet Reef Diving
- Tet Paul Nature Trail
- Edmund Forest Reserve
- Anse Mamin Beach
- Toraille Waterfall
- Castries Central Market
- Anse Cochon
- Gros Islet Street Party
- Dennery Segment Waterfall
Climate and Nature
Saint Lucia features a tropical maritime climate tempered by trade winds. Mountainous and volcanic, the island is covered in dense rainforests, dramatic volcanic spires, geothermal hot springs, and coral-lined coastal coves.
Culture and Gastronomy
Culture is a vibrant fusion of African, French, and British influences, celebrated through Creole folk music and traditions. Local gastronomy centers around fresh seafood and tropical produce, anchored by the national dish of green bananas and saltfish.
Economy
Tourism acts as Saint Lucia's main economic driver, fueled by cruise ship visits and luxury eco-resorts. Agriculture (banana and cocoa exports) and offshore banking also contribute to the national economy.
Did you know?
- Sulphur Springs near Soufrière is touted as the world's only "drive-in volcano", allowing visitors to drive right up to bubbling geothermal springs?
- Saint Lucia is the only sovereign nation in the world named after an actual historical woman (Saint Lucy of Syracuse)?
- Saint Lucia boasts the highest ratio of Nobel Laureates per capita of any sovereign nation (Sir Arthur Lewis for Economics and Derek Walcott for Literature)?
- The island switched control between Britain and France 14 times during the 17th and 18th centuries, earning it the moniker "Helen of the West Indies"?
- The Pitons are twin volcanic spires rising dramatically over 700 meters directly out of the Caribbean Sea?
Live footage: Discover Saint Lucia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Saint Lucia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Saint Lucia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Saint Lucia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Saint Lucia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
