Welcome to Anse La Raye The village itself is beautiful—many of the buildings are over a 100-years-old—and fine examples of French and English colonial architecture can be seen. This, together with the uninhibited warmth of the locals as well as the traditional foods, the drinks, the smells, and the music, creates a night out that the whole family can enjoy. The real St Lucia is never too hard to find, especially for those willing to venture into the island's smaller coastal fishing villages. Festooned with charming wooden houses, and with colourful fishing boats moored at the waterfront Anse la Raye on St Lucia's scenic west coast is one such village. Its small bakery still uses a wood fired oven which residents claim is the reason their Creole bread and coconut packed turn-overs are second to none. And on Friday nights, lobsters, fish and conch (lambi) are put on the barbecue grill for a traditional village fish fry showcasing the skills of local fishermen and the abundance of their catch. The Village of Anse La Raye