Sulfur Springs, Geothermal springs near Soufrière, Saint Lucia.

Sulfur Springs is a geothermal site near Soufrière where steaming vents and pools rise from the ground across the landscape. Water temperatures reach approximately 100 degrees Celsius, creating visible plumes that drift above the terrain.

A sulphur mine run by Bennett and Wood operated here from 1836 until 1840. Output peaked in 1836, when 540 tons of sulphur were exported. The site later became the geothermal field visitors know today, and the most recent volcanic eruption recorded there was a minor explosion in 1766.

The name Soufrière comes from French and means sulfur mine, reflecting the volcanic character of this region. This heritage shapes how locals and visitors understand the landscape and its geothermal significance.

Visitors view the springs from designated platforms located at a safe distance from the active vents for protection. The ground can become slippery in wet conditions, so sturdy footwear and careful footing are advisable.

Gabriel's Hole is named after a local guide who fell through the crust into a pit before the mid-1990s and suffered second-degree burns from just above his waist. The accident led to viewing being restricted to a platform a few hundred feet from the springs.