Why go
- Place in Vieux Fort District, Saint Lucia.
- Served by Hewanorra International Airport (UVF).
History
Vieux Fort is a town located near the southernmost point of Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation. It is named after a fort that used to watch out over Saint Vincent toward the south. The population of the town was 4,574 in 2000 while the surrounding district of Vieux Fort has a total population of about 15,132 in 2010.
Where to stay
Eau Piquant, St. Lucia · serenityatcoconutbay.com
Flamboyant Avenue, Laborie Castries, St. Lucia · sunsetlanelc.com
New Village, St. Lucia · spicebaysuites.com
La Pointe, Choiseul, Soufriere, St. Lucia · tetrouge.com
15 Fond Bay Drive, Escap, Micoud, St. Lucia · zamacabedandbreakfast.traveleto.com
Savannes Bay Vieux Fort, Savannes, St. Lucia · castlesinparadise.com
000, Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia · cbayresort.com
Fond Doux, St. Lucia · fonddouxresort.com
Caye Manger - Beausejour Road, Morne Serpent, St. Lucia · mssjbnbvacationrentals.com
Campeche Street, Cedar Heights, St. Lucia · cedarpalmvilla.mydirectstay.com
Q3G4+CWH Pierrot, Morne Caillandre, St. Lucia · banbouterrace.lodgify.com
Laborie St, Vieux Fort, St. Lucia · laboriebeachhouse.com
Q233+C73, Kennedy Highway, Londonderry, St. Lucia
Blanchard, St. Lucia
Riviere Doree, St. Lucia
Morne le blanc, St. Lucia
Q354+VMH, Aupicon, Vieux Fort, St. Lucia
Londonderry, St. Lucia · chaletlamar.com
Q389+3J8, Savannes, St. Lucia
Westhall street, St. Lucia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Caribbean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:30-15:00 Features: vegetarian options
Caribbean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Fr 07:30-15:00 Features: vegetarian options
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · New Dock Road, Vieux Fort
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · New Dock Road, Vieux Fort
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 9:00-16:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · NSDC Lane
Fish And Chips, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset · Testanier Highway, Castries, Lc 11 101
Japanese, Noodles, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · New Dock Road · twakabawe.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · New Dock Road, Vieux Fort
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:15,13:30-18:30;Sa 09:00-24:00;PH closed Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00,13:30-18:30;Sa 09:00-17:00;PH closed Features: takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · BLACK BAY RD, Laborie, LC 11 101
Caribbean, Local, Restaurant · Caribbean/Local restaurant
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Pizza, Burger, Chicken , Fries, Restaurant · Pizza/ Burger restaurant · Bean Field Road, Vieux Fort
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · Testanier Highway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 5.00am -12:00am; Fr-sa 05.:00am-2:00am
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Commercial Street, Vieux Fort
Restaurant · restaurant · Clarke Street, Vieux Fort
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Food Court · food court
Restaurant · restaurant · Martin Luther King Street, Laborie
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Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
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Food Court · food court
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Restaurant · restaurant · Allan Louisy Street, Laborie
Fast Food · fast food
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Food Court · food court
Restaurant · restaurant · New Dock Road, Vieux Fort
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Restaurant · restaurant · Bean Field Road
Food Court · food court
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Airports
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) 4.5 km to the centre
Vieux Fort, 11, LC — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 11 airlines (British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. London, Point Salines, Charlotte, Miami, Port-of-spain… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- British Airways BA (777) · 3 routes: London, Point Salines, Port-of-spain
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 3 routes: London*, Point Salines*, Port-of-spain*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A330-300) · 3 routes: Antigua, London, Point Salines
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, 757) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami
- US Airways US (A319, A320, 757) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Toronto
- Condor Flugdienst DE (330) · 1 route: Bridgetown*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, 757, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- United Airlines UA (737-900) · 1 route: Newark
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Castries George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) 28 km to the centre
Castries, 02, LC — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Leeward Islands Air Transport, Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Air France…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Fort-de-france, Port-of-spain, Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 6 routes: Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica, Fort-de-france, Kingstown, Port-of-spain
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air Caraïbes TX (ATR 72) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air France AF (ATR 42) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Caribbean Airlines BW (ATR) · 1 route: Port-of-spain
- Corsairfly SS (ATR) · 1 route: Fort-de-france*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UVF has direct flights to 11 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. London, Point Salines, Charlotte, Miami, Port-of-spain…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Walking Tour
Sightseeing
Sightseeing