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of St. Lucia, especially on the western Caribbean side. The Soufri re Marine Management Area (SMMA) protects a large portion of the coast and adjacent sea on the southwest shore, including Anse Chastanet, Soufri re Bay, and Anse l Ivrogne. Fishing and anchoring are restricted in this area, so reefs and marine life flourish.

758-451-4076, fax 758-451-4146 Seafood $$ Daily from 10am, open late Reservations recommended Mr. JJ s place is up the hill, a couple of miles outside the bay, on the road from Castries. He runs a friendly restaurant known for serving excellent fresh fish meals, and since he s not on the bay, his prices are lower. Plan to arrive early most days of the week to beat the lunchtime crowds that come in for the light menu featuring rotis and chicken. Other busy times are Wednesday Seafood Night, and both Friday and Saturday nights when there s live music. Check out the mixed seafood platter, hadaka 90 a more-thanmost- can-eat Caribbean-style meal. Other menu choices include curried chicken, grilled fish, and conch.

a water taxi or hitch a ride on a fishing boat from Soufri re, or beg for a free lift on one of the dive boats at Scuba St. Lucia in Anse Chastanet. Anse Mamin is an isolated bay fronting 600-acres of woodlands and the ruins of an 18th-century plantation. Twelve miles of trails have been cut through the bush to provide a unique riding experience for novice, intermediate, and advanced bikers.