Rated one of the top 10 food markets in the world by National Geographic, the Castries Market is the perfect place to meet friendly locals while you shop for fresh island vegetables, tropical fruits, meat and fish that may serve as your weeks’ worth of groceries. At the market, you can also find a wide variety of island spices and sauces and a large collection of handcrafted souvenirs. Right across the street from the produce market, is the vendor’s arcade which is a shopper’s paradise as it serves as a one stop shop for locally made clothes, shoes, baskets, rums, and jewelry. Make sure you arrive prepared to smile, have fun, and bargain. Explore the vast market streets casually if you don't know what you're searching for or are in search of anything you may be looking for. With over three hundred vendors and stalls, you are sure to find something special.