Located on the island’s northwest coast, Castries is the capital of St. Lucia and also home to many historical sites, including the well-preserved stockade of La Toc Battery and a 19th-century cathedral sitting under 400-year-old samaan trees. Walk around the lively century-old outdoor market to shop for woven baskets, spices, and other locally made souvenirs, or visit Bagshaws silk-screening studio for your entertainment. Head to the beaches for water sports and more.