The soaring mountains that captivate visitors on land continue below the sea and provide shelter for a tremendous variety of creatures and plants. One of the most popular dives in the West Indies is off the beach at Anse Chastanet, which is part of the Soufri re Marine Management Area, where an underwater plateau starts near shore. This shallow dive, from five to 25 feet deep, is great for novice des moines dsm divers and snorkelers. Brightly colored sponges, soft corals, and large brain corals are found here along with goatfish, parrotfish, chromis and wrasse. Frogfish live in a cave at the base of the reef. Night divers have reported sighting a Loch Ness-like monster in the area, and locals joke about The Thing favoring Anse Chastanet as a vacation spot.
Endless Summer has two 56-foot catamarans, Endless Summer I and Sunkist, which leave Rodney Bay for full-day sightseeing tours along the west coast, half-day snorkeling tours along the northwest coast, des moines dsm and sunset party cruises. 758-450-8651, www.skyviews.com/stlucia/endlesssummer.
Soon after leaving Anse La Libert , the road heads up into the fringes of the rainforest, then breaks out with breathtaking views of the twin Pitons as you drive down to Soufri re, the second-most important des moines dsm town on St. Lucia. If the shocks on your car can take a beating, it s worth making a quick detour des moines dsm to see Anse Chastanet. Look for a sign pointing the way up an incredibly rough road to the bay and resort, which share the same name. The beach here is quite spectacular, and the close-in reef is protected as a national marine park and a favorite with snorkelers and divers.
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