Be Acquainted with St. Lucia's Pigeon Island

Experience reminiscence as you travel back in St. Lucia's history through this peninsula.

Pigeon Island, or otherwise known as Pigeon Island National Park holds a history that dates back to the 16th century. Originally, as the name connotes, this was an island located in the 

northern coast of St. Lucia, at Gros Islet. But in the year 1972, a sandy walkway was constructed that connected this island to the nearby Gros Islet. However, Pigeon Island is still considered as

an island, as to what it is before.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

As what was mentioned, Pigeon Island played a considerably significant role in the antiquity of St. Lucia starting in the times of exploration, 16th century. Over the years, the name of the first French inhabitant of St. Lucia, Francois Le Clerc or most commonly known by his epithet, Jambe de Bois remained as the primary descriptor of the island. He was an unpopular trailblazer of a group of

pirates which has a wooden leg (english translation of Jambe de Bois). He utilized the island as a means of attacking the passing ships of the Spaniards. Whereas in the 18th century, the popular admiral of Britain reinforced the area to be used as a base in monitoring French ships in Martinique. The British even built a fort in the said island which is named Fort Rodney which became a popular historical ruin in the Pigeon Island. In teh late 18th century, Admiral Rodney bid goodbye to the island leaving it with amazing ports that are still standing as of today.

At present, the island is considered as a national park upon its declaration way back in 1992, and is under the management of St. Lucia National Trust. The park remains an interesting place to visit among the list of St. Lucia attractions not just because of its historical sorts, but also because of different prolific activities and sights that are worthy of anyone's time.

What to look out for at Pigeon Island

FORTS. This integral structures stood silent at the coast of Pigeon Island witnessing all the changes and progress that occured in the area. Most popular among the numerous forts built is the

Fort Rodney named after the British Admiral that was given overview above. If you want to know what it feels like to be an admiral, a pirate, or so, then head to the lookout point above the port and meet the canyons that are erected there. 

MILITARY BUILDING RUINS. Explore the remains of military troupes in St. Lucia that are scattered along the island though this stone buildings seemed to create a phantom effect to those who visit it. 

WATER SPORTS. Since Pigeon Island is sorrounded by beaches, it is also a great opportunity to engage in water sports, particularly, Snuba--a mixture of snorkeling and scuba diving in one!