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Landmark: Castries MarketCity: Castries
Country: Saint Lucia
Continent: North America
Castries Market, Castries, Saint Lucia, North America
Overview
Right in the heart of Castries, the Castries Market bustles as Saint Lucia’s largest and liveliest hub, its stalls overflowing with bright peppers and fresh fish on ice.Since its founding in 1894, it’s been the heart of trade and culture, where shopfronts buzz and voices spill into the street.Castries Market bursts with local flavor, offering stalls piled high with bananas, coconuts, and plantains, alongside fragrant nutmeg and warm cinnamon, plus a rainbow of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.Handmade crafts fill the stalls, where vendors offer woven baskets, smooth wood carvings, glossy pottery, and delicate jewelry-perfect finds if you’re hunting for a one‑of‑a‑kind gift.The market buzzes with food stalls serving up the flavors of Saint Lucia-steaming green fig and saltfish, crisp fried plantains, and warm, flaky roti.The market hums with energy, vendors smiling as they offer stories about their goods and the rich Saint Lucian culture, the scent of fresh spices drifting through the air.Clothing & Accessories: You’ll spot bright fabrics that catch the sunlight, wide-brimmed hats, and tropical prints that mirror the island’s lively spirit.Located on Jeremie Street, it’s just a quick walk from the cruise ship terminal and easy to reach from anywhere in Castries.The market’s open every day, but Saturday hums with energy-crowds weaving between stalls piled high with fresh bread, bright fabrics, and the biggest variety you’ll find all week.If you want a true taste of the island, stop by Castries Market, where ripe mangoes glow in the sun and local crafts tell the story of its culture.
