Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean. The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of 70,000, as at May 2013. The city covers 80 km2 (31 sq mi).
Image: View of Castries Saint Lucia Day 248bdriveb
Image: St. Lucia, Karibik Castries Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception panoramio
Image: Castries Harbor from Morne Fortune, St Lucia
Image: Castries Town. Flickr gailhampshire
George F. L. Charles Airport is the smaller of the two airports in Saint Lucia, the other being Hewanorra International Airport. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) north of Castries, the capital city. George F. L. Charles Airport is managed by the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA). Its runway runs parallel to a pristine beach, Vigie Beach, which is a popular tourist attraction.
George F. L. Charles Airport entrance
Vigie Beach, immediately opposite the airport check-in and departure lounge area
Passageway at George F. L. Charles Airport, in Saint Lucia