Cap Estate Holidays

A northern sweep of sand in central St Lucia, Cap Estate offers travellers everything from local beach adventures to urban culture tours via Gros Islet and Castries. You can easily nip to British and French historical landmarks on Pigeon Island, or modern eateries in Rodney Bay – a 10-minute drive away.

Blissful days start here. Grab a massage and a meal at the local spa, or tee off on the golf course on your doorstep. For a souvenir that keeps on giving, sign up for some Caribbean cooking lessons at the spice studio.

The key word at Cap is variety. A five-minute taxi ride takes you to Pigeon Island Beach, where you can relax and sunbathe – local restaurants will take care of lunch. Or, drive the same distance to Gros Islet for beachside horseriding and watersports galore.

Acclaimed Rodney Bay and the shores of Reduit beach are only 10 minutes' drive away, featuring golden sands and speedboat charters as well as a huge shopping complex. The island's capital is a 30-minute drive south, where you'll get staggering views from Morne Fortune and a local marketplace selling juicy tropical fruits.