Anse La Raye
Anse La Raye
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A quaint fishing village that is picture-perfect with fishing nets hanging to dry and brightly-colored boats bobbing in the harbor.
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Steve B.
New Brunswick, Canada64 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Anse la Raye is a hidden gem... a $2 bus ride to both Castries and Gros Islet..
The Friday night fish fry is a great time and for $2 you can go to gros islet street party..
Anse la Raye is a quaint fishing village with the least expensive places to stay with fantastic people..
The Friday night fish fry is a great time and for $2 you can go to gros islet street party..
Anse la Raye is a quaint fishing village with the least expensive places to stay with fantastic people..
Written February 20, 2020
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jackeline V
7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
My boyfriend and I passed through this very cute unique little town and we had to stop by to see the colourful fishing boats. Everyone was absolutely friendly and just happy to be out and about. We didn’t not feel threaten or out of place. We had a 7 day vacation planned and we extended our stay to 31 days. We travelled the entire island and everyone here is just lovely and welcoming. They truly appreciate tourist.
Written January 10, 2022
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roboxford
Oxford, UK44 contributions
Jan 2020
My wife and I stayed at the Ti Kaye resort in January.
It's a delightful spot: a really nice resort with a central reception and breakfast/dining area and a lovely beach with super clear water. The accommodation is in several cabins each with its own privacy and a short walk from the central area. The whole resort is set on the cliffs overlooking the beach which is down steps.
There's a new chef and the food was terrific and the wine list exceptional.
We'd love to return
It's a delightful spot: a really nice resort with a central reception and breakfast/dining area and a lovely beach with super clear water. The accommodation is in several cabins each with its own privacy and a short walk from the central area. The whole resort is set on the cliffs overlooking the beach which is down steps.
There's a new chef and the food was terrific and the wine list exceptional.
We'd love to return
Written February 15, 2020
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Jewls_YFC
Northampton, UK3 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Due to my husband having been to similar events in Barbados, we decided to give it a go. The taxi there was $30 each, which to be fair was the best part of the trip. The food wasn't horrific in taste but came with a hefty price tag, before we left the hotel informed us that we would pay $15ish each to eat. Upon arriving, it turned out to be $50 each for a plate of food, plastic chair, under a very ropy marquee, surrounded by dogs that were all in need of a vet due to numerous skin conditions and ailments, and some very strange locals.
The whole experience was basically the locals trying to fleece the tourist for all their worth. If you call two large speakers in a dodgy alley dooming out music that you would hear anywhere in the world, and eating poor food with al carte price tags, and thinking your at constant risk of catching some thing from the locals and resident pets as a true st Lucia experience .... Then good luck.
Such a same, this island has got so much more to offer!!!
The whole experience was basically the locals trying to fleece the tourist for all their worth. If you call two large speakers in a dodgy alley dooming out music that you would hear anywhere in the world, and eating poor food with al carte price tags, and thinking your at constant risk of catching some thing from the locals and resident pets as a true st Lucia experience .... Then good luck.
Such a same, this island has got so much more to offer!!!
Written October 13, 2013
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windskisong
Raleigh, NC68 contributions
We were robbed at gunpoint at this waterfall, much like the incident that happened in December, except this time the crooks were too slow or stupid to get there while we were in the water.
This is a perfect setup for a robbery, and St. Lucia did NOTHING about it other than say how sorry they were.
This is a perfect setup for a robbery, and St. Lucia did NOTHING about it other than say how sorry they were.
Written May 15, 2010
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Julie C
10 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
My husband and I just took a week vacation to St Lucia and we always prefer to rent a car and go out amongst the locals and experience the culture wherever we travel- we are not the type to go to a resort and never leave. I would highly recommend to anyone planning to visit St Lucia - DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME/MONEY!! We stayed at a nice place up the hill in Anse La Raye, the TROPICAL PARADISE VIEW. First, the place we stayed was clean and nice, the hosts were lovely. However, I felt extremely uncomfortable and unsafe to be in the village of Anse La Raye. The local people in the villages are not welcoming and the nice people we did meet (very few) warned us not to go to the local beach because it is not safe for us. I would like to advise people not to go here (no where in St Lucia) because I felt completely misled from the reviews I read prior to booking this vacation. I will not ever return and for once in my life, I couldn’t wait to get out of this country! Be warned!
Written February 25, 2018
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William H
Plano, Texas, United States9 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
The government has restricted development in the village of Anse La Raye and as a result this wonderful village has maintained its fishing village roots and look. The town may appear a little rough and to some this may be true for you, but it has a raw beauty free of any chain stores.
Walking along the water we saw numerous examples of the colorful, tradition fishing boats called canots. A special treat was our speaking with a local boat builder in the midst of repairing, with rudimentary tools and great skill, a canot in need of of new ribs and sideboards.
Another treat was to see fisherman returning with their mornings catch. We found the fisherman all over the island to be very friendly. In Anse La Raye, the fisherman seeing our taking pictures stopped their work and laid out and politely explained each fish to us.
Cold beers and local foods are very cheap and tasty in the village with the added bonus of only costing a small fraction on what one might expect to pay at a hotel.
Anse La Raye has a special festival each Friday night where tourist can join locals in a Fish Fry. If you have a rental car or access to a ride while in Saint Lucia and like to connect off the beaten path with locals in the villages they live we highly recommend a trip to Anse La Raye.
The village is safe and locals appreciate local tourist business.
For more information please feel free to read my Blog regarding our recent trip to Saint Lucia at: http://billhaus.blogspot.com/2013/01/visiting-spectacular-saint-lucia.html.
Walking along the water we saw numerous examples of the colorful, tradition fishing boats called canots. A special treat was our speaking with a local boat builder in the midst of repairing, with rudimentary tools and great skill, a canot in need of of new ribs and sideboards.
Another treat was to see fisherman returning with their mornings catch. We found the fisherman all over the island to be very friendly. In Anse La Raye, the fisherman seeing our taking pictures stopped their work and laid out and politely explained each fish to us.
Cold beers and local foods are very cheap and tasty in the village with the added bonus of only costing a small fraction on what one might expect to pay at a hotel.
Anse La Raye has a special festival each Friday night where tourist can join locals in a Fish Fry. If you have a rental car or access to a ride while in Saint Lucia and like to connect off the beaten path with locals in the villages they live we highly recommend a trip to Anse La Raye.
The village is safe and locals appreciate local tourist business.
For more information please feel free to read my Blog regarding our recent trip to Saint Lucia at: http://billhaus.blogspot.com/2013/01/visiting-spectacular-saint-lucia.html.
Written January 24, 2013
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ct-cruisers
Connecticut6,189 contributions
Apr 2011
We stopped here as part of an island tour.
Just a block from the seaside washrooms we discovered a Catholic Church which we found out was on the site of the oldest church on the island. The present church was built in 1907. But, there was a wooden church built there in 1762. There is a cemetary across from it.
Just a block from the seaside washrooms we discovered a Catholic Church which we found out was on the site of the oldest church on the island. The present church was built in 1907. But, there was a wooden church built there in 1762. There is a cemetary across from it.
Written April 22, 2011
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Michele2011
Saint Paul, MN60 contributions
Oct 2015 • Business
Anse la Raye is a modest, imaginative ocean-side town with great spirit and resourceful residents. This is the place to hang if you want to get to know the "real" St. Lucia. There are no hotels, and few bars, but what's there is authentic. It's definitely worth a stop to walk the coastal road, where you can find the same souvenirs on the trendy beaches. But here you can also watch fishermen bring in their catch, enjoy a cold Piton and watch the local people on their daily business and get a sense of what this island is really about. Don't miss the Friday night fish fry where you can enjoy local music, good food and and nice people. Take your time and get to know some of the local musicians and other residents. You may find a friend for life!
Written November 7, 2015
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suzrenton
Airdrie, Canada12 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
We went to Anse La Raye after it was recommended to us by the resort we stayed at.
My husband and I really enjoyed our evening!
The resort set up the taxi for us. It was $20USD per person round trip. The taxi driver stayed in Anse La Raye while we had dinner and walked around the village.
The food was excellent and there was so much to choose from! They had so many types of fish and also had lobster, shrimp, crab cakes as well as a variety of accompaniments.
We paid $45EC each (about $15USD) and had a full plate that included 2 types of salad, rice, breadfruit and fried bread! We brought our own beer but you can buy any kind of drink there too.
There is also music playing and lots of locals are out and about dancing in the streets. It was a great evening and a true taste of St. Lucian culture!
There are many other reviews suggesting this is an unsafe area, but we felt very safe. Our cab driver also kept an eye on us which is reassuring. I think it's important to know that St. Lucia is a poor country and the locals don't have a lot but they really are some of the friendliest people I've ever encountered. The fish fry is a local tradition and not one to be missed!
My husband and I really enjoyed our evening!
The resort set up the taxi for us. It was $20USD per person round trip. The taxi driver stayed in Anse La Raye while we had dinner and walked around the village.
The food was excellent and there was so much to choose from! They had so many types of fish and also had lobster, shrimp, crab cakes as well as a variety of accompaniments.
We paid $45EC each (about $15USD) and had a full plate that included 2 types of salad, rice, breadfruit and fried bread! We brought our own beer but you can buy any kind of drink there too.
There is also music playing and lots of locals are out and about dancing in the streets. It was a great evening and a true taste of St. Lucian culture!
There are many other reviews suggesting this is an unsafe area, but we felt very safe. Our cab driver also kept an eye on us which is reassuring. I think it's important to know that St. Lucia is a poor country and the locals don't have a lot but they really are some of the friendliest people I've ever encountered. The fish fry is a local tradition and not one to be missed!
Written October 13, 2014
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