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Best beaches in Soufrière
Partner in crime to the Caribbean Sea, lovingly embraced by the luscious Pitons; Soufrière beaches are not your typical sea-and-sand beaches. On some shores, brightly golden sands are replaced by volcanic greys and golden-brown shades, enhancing the vivacious colours that surround them. Palm trees stand tall, fronds slightly waving, inviting you to their shores - an easy invite to accept.
Clear waters are infinite in this snorkellers paradise, which is key for spotting the vast expanse of coral reefs that home shoals of tropical fish. There’s nothing like swimming back to shore after a morning of snorkelling, captivated by The Wonders of the Pitons.
Beaches in Soufrière
Anse Chastanet
This coastline features staples of your typical Caribbean postcard – palm trees, lush hills and clear waters swimming in tropical fish (bring your snorkel) but rather than bright white, the 150m stretch of sand comes in shades of volcanic grey and golden-brown. No wonder one of the finest hotels on the island – Anse Chastanet – chose to set up shop here. Reach the beach via water taxi or a rather bumpy (but worthwhile) drive from Soufriere. A handful of hotels are based here, including Jade Mountain Resort and Anse Chastanet Resort.
Anse des Pitons
A curious curve of white sand trims this stretch of seaside, shining bright amid the volcanic grey tones of neighbouring beaches. It’s a result of thousands of tonnes of sand being shipped in from Guyana, and though we’re not usually fans of altering Mother Nature’s masterwork, the result is quite spectacular. Palms and almond trees stretch to the skies, as do the Piton peaks flanking each side of the beach. The white sand shows just how clear the waters are – perfect for snorkelling, swimming or new-fangled snuba-ing. When it comes to getting here, a bus covers the last leg of the journey from the car park to the beach. Once you’ve arrived, hire a kayak or lounger, depending on how active you feel... You might also hear this place referred to as Sugar Beach (after the Sugar Beach Resort here) or Jalousie Beach.
Malgretoute Beach
The first thing you hear about Malgretoute is how crazily clear the seawater is – take it from us, you’ll kick yourself if you forget your snorkel. But however hypnotising the tropical fish are, don’t spend all day peering below the surface: flip over for a spot of backstroke and you’ll be looking up to the magnificent Pitons. In terms of getting here, it’s possible to walk here from the Stonefield Estate.
Anse l’Ivrogne
Nicknamed the ‘Black Hole’ for the massive drop just offshore, this beach has some downright incredible conditions for snorkelling and lots of lovely palms to laze beneath. Being a quarter of an hours walk from the Pitons Heritage Site makes this a popular start or end point for those hiking to the Gros Piton peak.
