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I am the first to say how stunning the island of St Lucia is, how fabulous the weather is, how incredible the beaches are and how wonderful island life can be, but I am also hugely interested in the history of our island. Aesthetics are one thing, but this place has a heart and a story that really should be told. Marigot Bay, made famous by James A. Michener, who called it the most beautiful in the Caribbean, is definitely nigh on perfect when it comes to beaches, as many St Lucia real estate owners and visitors will already know. Tropical vegetation carpets the dramatic ridgelines that sweep down to the luxurious bay of Marigot, with its typical palm tree-lined sandy spit that juts out into the water. Marigot Bay is the focus of this snippet of history, although I would always suggest you dig deeper to find out more about St Lucia. Real estate owners, in particular, have a vested interest in knowing more about the place they have invested in. Brief Overview It is unknown whether it was the English, Spanish or French who first landed on the island in the 15th or 16th century. But it was then that the island began to be colonised. Subjected to constant battles between the English and the French, St Lucia was a very unsettled place for a long time. It was then that Marigot Bay became strategically very important. Apparently French ships would arrive into the bay and try to remain inconspicuous behind the sand spit in an attempt to evade the British ships. Once they had docked, they would lower the sails and attempt to blend in with the trees by tying palm fronds to their own masts. The idea was that they would be camouflaged from the enemy. Interestingly, even today, the inland section of Marigot Bay forms into a “hurricane hole”, used as a naturally protected area for ships when the weather gets bad. Recent Years The past three decades has seen huge development on the island, and a huge increase in St Lucia real estate, as well as other infrastructure. Before then however, this bay remained untouched. Development and modernisation is inevitable, but try to imagine what it would have been like before the buildings you see today existed. Such beauty often goes unnoticed and so it was that Marigot Bay became famous as a holiday paradise. Although the place has changed dramatically, it is still beautiful, peaceful, and extremely clean. Surrounded by greenery and luscious vegetation, the development here seems to exist in harmony with what came before. Something for the Kids Dr Doolittle was filmed in the bay. The 1967 film gave the name to many of the restaurants and other business that operate in the bay. Something for the Adults Marigot Bay is a wonderful place to consider investing in St Lucia real estate, especially if you have kids and don’t want to be in the middle of nowhere. It is so central, making it ideally located for island exploration. Pigeon Island National Park, the Soufrière hills and Rodney Bay are all within easy reach. The bay is quiet and serene and yet there are plenty of charming, unobtrusive restaurants and a lovely beach that never gets too crowded. Adam Gobat is a renowned expert on the Caribbean, with a passion for its culture, history, people and places. His indepth local knowledge and wealth of experience in luxury St Lucia real estate are key to the marketing and sales of the luxury villas and penthouses in The Landings, one of the most desirable freehold beachfront developments in the Caribbean.
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