Anse Chastanet
Saint Lucia · SoufrièreNear Pitones de Santa Lucia
A reef at the foot of the volcanic Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a coral drop-off straight from the shore.
Depth
5–35 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
25 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Shore
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
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- Best time
- All year round
- Approx. price
- 45 USD / dive
A reef at the foot of the volcanic Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a coral drop-off straight from the shore.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
32 species documented in Anse Chastanet
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis
Caracola reina
Lobatus gigas
Chopa blanca
Kyphosus sectatrix
Chucho pintado
Aetobatus narinari
Coral cerebro estriado
Diploria labyrinthiformis
Critically EndangeredCoral cuerno de alce
Acropora palmata
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Pitones de Santa Lucia
5 km away
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