Castries Market

Excellent venue for shopping. Tourists venture in and out in search of items that they might need. The market is vast in its offerings and welcomes all travelers. Small shops and vendors abound selling local items and objects. Many clothing items are manufactured in China if that possibly affends you... so be mindful.

Half the market seems great with fresh food, things that you need on a day to day basis and some really nice things like well made bags and leather shoes etc. The other half just seems to be full of mass produced stuff for tourists. So great to come to if you want a fridge magnet or something as a small gift for someone at home or a t-shirt that shouts St. Lucia. Otherwise avoid that bit of it. Plenty of bars and stalls selling food around the market.

Big covered market with lots of stalls selling fruit, veg, spices, clothing, household goods, knick-knacks and souvenirs. There's a fish market too. It wasn't exactly bustling when we went but perhaps that was the time of day. The most lively part was the food booths where we had a great meal. Very accommodating for vegetarians and the creole sauce on my fish was so delicious. Basic seating but we enjoyed the experience. The spices I bought were so fragrant compared to the ones I had at home. Worth popping in if you are near.

All kinds of local food and daily products can be found in the market. Many stalls were yet to be opened by mid morning.

Lively place. Restroom costs a dollar! Possibly bring your own T.P. nice vendors, not overly aggressive, but of course they invite you to look at their stock. . Lots of souvenir options. Local fruit selection is fantastic.

Market sits on waterfront, nice view of the ship, good selection of local fruit for fair price. They sell in dollars and in cash so it's easier for us when we only have small change. Nice friendly merchants, market not too busy, food stalls opens every other door with small menus, mainly for locals, not for tourists, bathrooms is clean, no cost, we bought some fruits to taste and a few souvenir items for very little price. You just gotta know how to bargain.

You have got to use this great bar. Very friendly local people who help with any information you need to know. Variety owner is a great guy and excellent beers and staff

This market is bad. It is in a bad location. It had nothing good to offer. Why the hotels tell you that you must go here is beyond me. The cruse ships come in close by but I would suggest doing something else with your time. I have been to a lot of markets and knew to expect the usual sales techniques. I just hate this one. Castries is a dump. To make matters worse none of the street lights were on so traffic was bad getting here. Take a tour or stay on the boat.