Girard
in Forestiere of Castries, Saint Lucia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.978 and -60.957 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 58' 40" and W -60° 57' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - XCD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:27 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/St_Lucia
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 6:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.223 and 120.153 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Malaikababa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Saint Lucia in Caribbean

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Saint Lucia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Saint Lucia. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Girard

Girard in Forestiere (Castries) is a city in Saint Lucia a little east of Castries, the country's capital city.

Local time in Girard is now 09:27 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / St Lucia with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Girard. The closest airport in Saint Lucia is George F. L. Charles Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Saint Lucia is Pitons Management Area in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Castries, Anse La Raye, Gros Islet, Dennery and Praslin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 36% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

CAPELLA MARIGOT BAY ST. LUCIA

Address
4,5 mi
MARIGOT BAY P.O. BOX MG 7227
Marigot Bay
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Anse Chastanet Resort

Address
3,1 mi
OLD FRENCH ROAD PO BOX 7000
Soufrière
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mago Estate Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
PO Box 247
00000 St. Lucia
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


St. James's Club Morgan Bay All Inclusive

Address
4,4 mi
Choc Bay
. Gros Islet
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa Del Vega

Address
4,2 mi
Clarke Avenue
000124 Castries
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JJ's Paradise Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
Marigot Bay
Marigot Bay
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marigot Palms Luxury Guesthouse

Address
4,6 mi
Marigot Bay
000124 Marigot Bay
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mango Beach Resort

Address
4,6 mi
North Side
Marigot Bay
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Arrow Inn

Address
4,7 mi
Marisule
Gros Islet
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aanola Villas

Address
4,1 mi
12 Tapion Reef Road
Castries
Saint Lucia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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NCL - Norwegian Breakaway Arrival Port Castries, St.Lucia

Published: February 07, 2015
Length: 40:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Norwegian Breakaway last call to Port Castries for Year 2015.


St. Lucia Holidays: Ladera Villa Resort Review and Movie - The Pitons

Published: December 12, 2012
Length: 19:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StluciaLiving

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Fire Disaster on the Oceania Insignia Part 4 Castries St. Lucia Ferry Terminal

Published: December 14, 2014
Length: 49:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: C Andrews

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Length: 00:00 min
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Published: January 08, 2012
Length: 33:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Christmas Message 2014 by Archbishop Robert Rivas

Published: December 24, 2014
Length: 01:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Archdiocese of Castries

Christmas Message by Archbishop of Castries, His Grace Robert Rivas.


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Length: 44:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Time lapse: cruise ship docks in St Lucia

Published: February 07, 2015
Length: 28:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jim Zimmerlin

A timelapse video shot from the Carnival Freedom cruise ship as she arrives in Castries, St Lucia. It's interesting how the video appears almost black & white at the beginning, due to clouds...


Crew Lifeboat Drill - Serenade of the Seas

Published: April 09, 2012
Length: 10:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mogens Hallas

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Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
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Author: SevenMary ThreeandFour

December 28 2014 Holland America's Amsterdam sailing from Casties St. Lucia . Taken from the QM2.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia Listen/seɪnt ˈluːʃə/ is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km (238.23 sq mi) and has a population of 174,000 (2010). Its capital is Castries.

Located at 14.0167, -60.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint Lucia, Caribbean countries, Constitutional monarchies, English-speaking countries and territories, Island countries, Islands of Saint Lucia, Lesser Antilles, Liberal democracies, Member states of La Francophonie, Member states of the Caribbean Community, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, States and territories established in 1979

Mindoo Philip Park

Mindoo Philip Park is a cricket stadium located in Castries, Saint Lucia. It is former a home venue for the Windward Islands cricket team. However, first class cricket has not been played since 2001 due to the construction of Beausejour Stadium. The ground hosted two One Day Internationals, in 1978 and 1984.

Located at 14.0041, -60.9846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castries, Sports venues in Saint Lucia, Cricket grounds in the Windward Islands, Football venues in Saint Lucia

Cul de Sac River

The Cul De Sac River is a river in Saint Lucia. It flows north and then west from the central highlands in the south of the island, reaching the Caribbean Sea to the south of the capital. Castries. It is one the longest rivers in Saint Lucia.

Located at 13.9833, -61 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Saint Lucia

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, located in Derek Walcott Square, Castries, Saint Lucia, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Castries, currently Robert Rivas. The cathedral is named after Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.

Located at 14.0091, -60.9901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic Church in Saint Lucia, Basilica churches in North America, Roman Catholic cathedrals in the Caribbean, Church buildings in the Caribbean, Castries

Morne Fortune

Morne Fortune is a hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia in the West Indies. Originally it was a fort constructed by the French, it was captured by the British on 24th May 1796. A memorial to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers still stands commemorating the battle. The original fortifications still stand on the summit and the old military buildings are in a listed historical area. The Saint Lucia National Trust operates this area.

Located at 13.9889, -60.9914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Saint Lucia

Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School

Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School is a secondary school located in Castries, Saint Lucia. The school was established in 1985 by a donation to the Saint Lucian government from Leon Hess. The school's motto is "Education for Service".

Located at 13.9996, -60.9789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castries, Educational institutions established in 1985, Schools in Saint Lucia

Derek Walcott Square

Derek Walcott Square (formerly Columbus Square) is a public square and park located in central Castries, Saint Lucia. The square is bounded by Bourbon, Brazil, Laborie and Micoud Streets. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Castries Central Library located at the square. The square was previously named Place d'Armes and Promenade Square. It was named Columbus Square in 1892. In 1993, it was named Derek Walcott Square after Nobel laureate Derek Walcott.

Located at 14.0086, -60.9906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castries, Parks in Saint Lucia, Squares in the Caribbean

St. Joseph's Convent (Saint Lucia)

St. Joseph's Convent is a Roman Catholic secondary school for girls located in Castries, Saint Lucia. The school was founded in 1898 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny.

Located at 14.0061, -60.9819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castries, Educational institutions established in 1898, Schools in Saint Lucia

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