Why Pigeon Island St Lucia Is a Must-Visit!
On this tour of Pigeon Island National Park in St. Lucia, we show you why it’s a must-see when visiting the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. In St Lucia, Pigeon Island is no longer an island since its been connected to the mainland by a causeway since the 1970’s.
Things to do in Pigeon Island St Lucia mentioned in this episode:
0:35 Where is Pigeon Island Saint Lucia
0:52 History of Pigeon Island
2:36 Pigeon Island Causeway
2:45 Pigeon Island National Park
4:36 Things to do on Pigeon Island
4:43 Beaches on Pigeon Island
5:07 Snorkeling
5:15 Hiking
6:11 Bird watching
6:16 Fort Rodney
7:01 Pigeon Island Museum
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St.Lucia | Walking to Pigeon Island National Park - Gros Islet
Finally, I got to spend a night and day in Gros Islet. Gros Islet is a town near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia. Originally a quiet fishing community, it has become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country because of number of things you do in and from Gros Islet.
My Airbnb was close to the street where the famous Gros Islet Street Party happens every Friday. I didn’t get to go but, on this episode, I will show a bit of the neighbourhood on my walk from Justinn Apartment (my Airbnb in Gros Islet highly recommend) to the Pigeon Island National Heritage as well the hour I got to spent at the public beach.
Before that lets talk a bit about the Gros Islet Street Party also known as Friday Night Street Party, in the heart of town every Friday except for good Friday at sunset, the residents of Gros Islet fire up their barbecues, ice down the Piton beer, set up table-top bars in the streets, and get ready to welcome thousands of enthusiastic visitors to the colourful fishing town’s narrow streets. Street vendors, Restaurants and bars offer a wide variety of Saint Lucian cuisine that feature chicken, pork, conch, lobster, and several fish species caught in the coastal waters nearby.
Otherwise, you visit several beaches, water parks, Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island National park from Gros Islet. This is a 30 minutes’ walk from where I stayed so come along let’s check it out
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In the video I am driving from my Airbnb to Pigeon Island National Park in St Lucia. I found out that is was closed for the day though. There was a festival there, but it didn't start until later in the day. Instead starting walking on the beach of the Sandals Resort. I will have a video of that on YouTube soon.
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En el video estoy conduciendo desde mi Airbnb a Pigeon Island National Park. Me pareció que estaba cerrado por el día. Había un festival allí, pero no comenzó hasta más tarde en el día. En lugar de empezar a caminar en la playa del Sandals Resort. Voy a tener un video de que en YouTube pronto.
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Pigeon Island beach St Lucia is actually two separate white sand beaches.
Both beaches have bathroom facilities and are kept in pristine condition. Pigeon Island Beach is pretty much the same as the Sandals resort beach next door but at much less cost. A large share of Pigeon Island Beach is dedicated to the Sandals Grande Resort. However, a perfect sliver of white sand between the five-star hotel and the Pigeon Island National Park can be reserved for your private paradise.
Here you can spend your day lazing on the sand, wading in the shallows of the turquoise waters, or even exploring the stunning reef just off the beach. Generally uncrowded, especially midweek, Pigeon Island beach is one of the best beaches in St Lucia.
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For an adventurous day activity with a side of history, hike up the lovely Pigeon Island. Not only are the views breathtaking at the top, it'd be the perfect spot for a picnic!
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Pigeon Island National park in Saint Lucia is an islet located in Gros Islet, facing Rodney bay, in the northern region of Saint Lucia.
In 1778, Admiral George Rodney took over Pigeon island, expelled the natives, and built a fort on the smaller of the two peaks. This fort is known as Fort Rodney. To establish clear viewpoints, Rodney ordered all trees on Pigeon Island to be cut down.
Composed of two peaks, peaking at 359 feet, the island is a historic site with numerous forts such as an 18th-century British fort and Fort Rodney both used by the British to spy on French Ships from neighbouring Martinique.
In 1782, Admiral Rodney sailed from Pigeon Island to confront the French fleet, which he defeated in the Battle of Saints.
In 1979 it was named a national park.
Views from the top are well worth the 20-minute hike.
Visitors can explore the remains of the fort which includes views from the walls and some authentic rusting cannons. Paths wind around the remains of the batteries and garrisons which are like an old ghost town. Some of the surviving buildings include the thick stone walls of the former Officer’s Kitchen.
There are a couple of local restaurants serving food in this wonderful location. The Jambe de Bois restaurant is in a waterfront position with unrivalled sea views and serves good food throughout the day at reasonable prices.
Pigeon Island is also the home for Saint Lucia’s jazz festival. Every year in mid-May, this scenic spot becomes one of the most vibrant party in all of the Caribbean. For over 20 years it has featured music greats like Herbie Hancock, Kenny G, Air Supply, Patty LaBelle, Jimmy Cliff and Diana Ross.
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St.Lucia | The view from the top - Pigeon Island National Park (Saint Lucia)
If you're looking amazing views of the Island that are accessible via short hikes, then look no further than Saint Lucia's Pigeon Island National Park. This park is home to two different Trails in the St.Lucia and the views are simply incredible.
In this video, we'll show you how to hike up to Fort Rodney and Signal Peak. Fort Rodney is an easy climb but for Signal Peak you need to climb some steep rocky path but they are both doable. Once you've completed this hike, you'll be able to see some of the most incredible views in Saint Lucia!
If you do both hikes, allocate 2 hours and bring plenty of water.
St Lucia, Pigeon Island National Park.
Not far from Sandals Grande, St. Lucia, in Rodney Bay, you will find Pigeon Island, National Park. There are two hiking trails that lead to two different peaks, Fort Rodney and Signal Peak. There are also partial remnants of barracks on the grounds. From both peaks, you will find a breathtaking panoramic view of the beach and ocean.
Amazing Day At Pigeon Island Park, St. Lucia
thank you for watching. Here is a tour of Pigeon Island Park in St. Lucia. Pigeon Island park is a beautiful park with great hiking trails and scenic look outs. It's a must stop when visiting the island of St. Lucia
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Pigeon Island National Park in St. Lucia, Saint Lucia
Pigeon Island is a 44-acre islet located in Gros Islet in the northern region of Saint Lucia. Once isolated from the country in the Caribbean Sea, the island was artificially joined to the western coast of mainland in 1972 by a man-made causeway built from dirt excavated to form the Rodney Bay Marina. Composed of two peaks the island is a historic site with numerous forts such as an 18th-century British fort and Fort Rodney both used by the British to spy on French Ships from neighbouring Martinique. In 1979 it was named a national park and again in 1992 it became a national landmark under the control of the Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT). Today, Pigeon Island is the home and major venue of the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival.
History of Pigeon Island in St Lucia
Castilian navigator, Juan de la Cosa passed by Saint Lucia and Pigeon Island during his 1499 voyage and recorded the sighting on his world map of 1500. However, long before European explorers became aware of Pigeon Island, Amerindians who migrated from South America were the first people to spot and settle on the island. In fact, Amerindian artifacts dating back to 1000 A.D. are located on Pigeon Island in St Lucia. The Arawaks were the first, but they were driven out by the Caribs who are thought to have lived in caves along the shore of the island fishing and hunting for small animals and birds to survive.
Then starting in the 16th-century, Pigeon Island was used as a hideout by pirate gangs who could see approaching ships long before they saw them. The most famous pirate gang with 300+ men making Pigeon Island in St Lucia their hideout was led by a Frenchman Francois le Clerc, known as Le Capitaine Jambe de Bois because of his wooden leg.
The pirate gangs on Pigeon Islands were followed by European colonizers with both the French and British establishing settlements on Saint Lucia, and at the signing of the Treaty of Breda in 1667, French sovereignty was recognized. However, for 150 years that ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1814, control of Saint Lucia and Pigeon Island changed fourteen times. Seven times for the French and seven times for the British who were the ultimate victors and who actually built Fort Rodney along with the other military facilities on Pigeon Island starting in 1778.
Military operations were abandoned on Pigeon Island in St Lucia by the British circa 1861 at the beginning of the American Civil War. Pigeon Island was then used as a quarantine station for East Indian indentured laborers from 1877 to 1909. It was later used as a whaling station and even leased to an Englishwoman Josset Agnes Huskinson from 1937 to 1976. Josset had a popular restaurant on Pigeon Island, catering to yachties and visitors from neighboring islands like Martinique. Her lease on the island was suspended during World War II when the United States Navy used Pigeon Island as a US Naval Air Station as part of the protection of the Panama Canal.
Through all of this change of usage, it wasn’t until around 1972 that Pigeon Island was connected to mainland Saint Lucia through the construction of a causeway as part of the Rodney Bay Development Scheme. That ultimately led to the development of Pigeon Island as a national park with numerous attractions now known as Pigeon Island National Landmark.
Things to do at Pigeon Island
1. Explore the Ruins
Ruins’ isn’t a bad word where Pigeon Island is concerned. Everyone from hikers to newlyweds enjoy this slice of paradise, in and out of the park. If you’re into hiking, you can hike one or both peaks located within the park. Fort Rodney is 225 feet high, while Signal Peak reaches 330 feet. It’s a little challenging to get to the top, but it doesn’t measure up to some of the more difficult climbs in Saint Lucia, like the Gros Piton or Petit Piton climb. To get to Signal Peak’s highest point, you’ll have to climb a tall ladder, which is relatively easy to do. The ocean breeze and the amazing view from the top are simply heavenly!
2. Bathe at secret beaches
While there are many bays in the general Pigeon Point area, in the park you’ll find two relatively secluded ones. If you go midweek, on a day when there are no cruise ships in port, you’ll find the beaches almost deserted. On other days, you won’t be able to find a spot. The water is clear, and the sand is white and well kept. There are even bathroom facilities. Beaches within the park are popular for picnics, snorkeling, and snuba tours.
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St Lucia | Island Tour | 4x4 Beach Getaway | Pigeon Island National Landmark | Pigeon Island Beach
On this excursion we will explore the Atlantic Coast on this fun and rugged scenic adventure. We will take a Land Rover Jeep for a ride through the city of Castries, up picturesque Morne Fortune. We stop at various points of views of the Atlantic coast.
Once at Pigeon Island Beach we swim and relax along this enchanting beach which gives a beautiful view of the Atlantic scenery that surrounds us.
At Pigeon Island Beach, there's also a walk up to explore and enjoy Pigeon Island National Landmark with one of the most beautiful view from the top.
Don't miss the opportunity to see paradise from a different perspective, designed specially for adventurous nature lovers!
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EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF PIGEON ISLAND NATIONAL LANDMARK & THE RAMP
Let's catch up with Kirk Elliott - National Geographic Educator, as he unfolds the history behind Pigeon Island Landmark and Stormy Norman (Norman Mercier), a very experienced provider of bespoke tours.
Pigeon Island National Landmark is a 40-acre park that retraces the many historical legends of Saint Lucia, showcases the local wildlife, and is surrounded by fantastic seascapes. It is in fact heralded as a “living museum”.
Visitors to the park are free to amble, at their own pace, among the remnants of Admiral Rodney’s naval base, take a refreshing dip at one of the cosy coves, walk along the perimeter to the remains of a legendary pirate’s cave (that of Jamb de Bois aka Francoise le Clerc), or hike to the heights of the fort to gape at the spectacular 360 degree view.
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Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two maritime national parks in Sri Lanka.
The famous Pigeon Island National Park is located 1 km from the coastal town of Nilaveli in the Eastern Province.
1. Pigeon Island Beach
- Pigeon Island National Park has a beach.
2. Snorkelling is in excellent condition
- You can find a variety of underwater species such as trumpet fish, angel fish, parrot fish, eels, coral reefs and other colourful fish.
- There is also the opportunity to see large sea turtles and black spot sharks.
- Pigeon Island also offers deep sea dives.
3. Enjoy swimming.
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PIGEON ISLAND I St. Lucia's National Landmark & Best Place for Hiking
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Pigeon Island, St. Lucia
Clips from Pigeon Island National Park, St. Lucia, including views from Fort Rodney (footage a bit shaky due to the wind!).
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Pigeon Island is a strategic overlook captured by the British from the French. In the 1780’s the British built a Fort on the high ground overlooking Rodney Bay
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