Pigeon Island National Landmark, Historical fortress and national park in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
Pigeon Island National Landmark is a coastal park with preserved military buildings, hiking trails, and two beaches connected to the mainland through an artificial causeway. The site spans roughly 44 acres and offers both historical ruins and access to walking paths and sandy shores.
The British established a naval base on the island in 1778 to monitor French fleet movements from Martinique during colonial conflicts. This strategy helped them control shipping routes in the Caribbean more effectively.
The site preserves the structures of Fort Rodney, showing how the island served as a strategic point during colonial times. Visitors can explore the restored bastions today and understand the role this place played in the region's maritime history.
The park is open daily, and visitors should bring comfortable walking shoes and pack water and sun protection. Some trails are steep and can become slippery during rain, so proper preparation matters.
The site was once a completely independent island until a causeway project in 1972 connected it to the mainland and transformed it into a peninsula. This transformation allowed visitors to reach the historical structures without needing a boat.
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