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Shopping in St.
Lucia
St. Lucia has shopping experiences to suit all travelers.
Gros Islet, on the north end of the island, offers a beautiful
setting for shopping whether you are arriving by yacht or
staying at the district’s world-renowned St. James’s
Club resort. The Rodney Bay Marina offers a modern shopping
arcade with a selection of stores and services including gift
items, clothing, banking and restaurants. For golfers, the
St. Lucia Golf & Country Club offers a full selection
of equipment.
In St. Lucia’s capital of Castries, you’ll discover
a variety of unique shopping experiences. Pointe Seraphine,
a harbour-front shopping complex, offers duty-free designer
perfumes, crystal, china, jewelry, cigars and clothing as
well as wood carvings and other local arts and crafts. The
100-year old Castries market is a must-see — where locals
offer island memorabilia, spices and foods.
Gablewoods, just north of Castries, offers an array of shops
and services including international books and news, postal
services, restaurants and a supermarket. At Artsibits Gallery
you’ll find local paintings and carvings.
Combine sightseeing and shopping at the 100 year-old Caribelle
hilltop house, where you can watch artisans craft batik and
screen-prints while you shop in the exotic boutique. On the
southern coast of the island you’ll find the Choiseul
Arts & Crafts center, a wonderful source of hand-woven
baskets, unique place mats, chairs and woodcarvings.
While store hours vary from establishment to establishment,
you will find the majority are open from 8:30AM to 12:30PM
and 1:30PM to 4:30PM Monday to Friday. The Castries Market
is particularly vibrant on Saturdays, especially during the
Jazz Festival and Carnival. Most shops are open Saturdays
regularly from 8:30AM to 12:30PM, while the major shopping
centers are open in the afternoon as well. With the exception
of the marina-based shops, shopping is generally closed on
Sundays.
Duty-free shopping is available at the following shopping
centers in St. Lucia:
- La Place Carenage, Castries
- Pointe Seraphine, Castries
- J.Q. Mall, Rodney Bay
- Hawanorra Airport Duty-Free
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