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Shopping for Souvenirs and Craft

St. Lucia produces high-quality island wares using native materials and traditional Carib designs. The famous local coal pot is a typical example. The ideal way to get a sample of the many local products is to visit one of the vendors markets and arcades, or an arts and crafts centre.

There is a lovely, colourful open-air market located near the waterfront in downtown Castries. At the Castries Market, the largest on the island, visitors will find numerous vendors, especially on Saturdays, selling an assortment of fresh island fruits and vegetables, flowers, spices, handicraft, and clothing. Across from the Castries Market is the Vendors Arcade, where visitors will find a good selection of handicraft, screen-printed clothing, leather goods, jewellery, and wood carvings; all of which make good, inexpensive souvenirs.

The local market scene is a colourful and bustling atmosphere where vendors haggle for the highest price. Be prepared to negotiate a price for any thing which is a must-have item. Enjoy!

The following are some of the shops where visitors may purchase souvenirs and handicraft made in St. Lucia.