Dive· St Lucia· Windward Islands

Fairyland (Anse Chastanet Headland)

13° 51.8′ N · 61° 4.8′ W · approximate

A colourful plateau of corals and sponges on the headland south of Anse Chastanet, kept clean by currents, where friendly turtles are often seen.

Practical

Position is just offshore of the OpenStreetMap outline for Fairyland, moved into the water (approx). Gentle slope from 40 to 60 ft, depth range 40-200 ft; sometimes strong currents (Saint Lucia Tourism Authority). Grand Caille ('The Big House') is a neighbouring terrace-and-wall dive that often ends in the same area. Dive with an operator.

Best for

Current-washed colour