Looking for a heavenly spot for your next vacation? We’ve found THE perfect destination for you. Guadeloupe is renowned for its immaculate beaches of golden or black sand, bordered by crystal-clear waters. Whether you like lively beaches or secluded coves, there’s something for everyone.
The destination offers many activities and attractions for visitors. Here are just a few reasons to visit the region:
Heavenly beaches
Guadeloupe is brimming with magnificent beaches, crystal-clear waters and heavenly landscapes. Although it’s difficult to choose the five most beautiful beaches, here’s a list of five outstanding beaches in Guadeloupe:
- Grande Anse, Deshaies
- Perle beach, Deshaies
- Malendure beach, Bouillante
- Cluny beach, Sainte-Rose
- Caravelle, Sainte-Anne
Dream climate
The island offers an incredible diversity of landscapes: from tropical waterfalls to lush forests, active volcanoes and sugarcane fields. Nature lovers will find everything they could ever want here.
With its tropical climate, Guadeloupe enjoys pleasant temperatures all year round, making it an ideal destination for sun-seeking travelers.
Nautical activities
Whether you’re into scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing or kayaking, the warm waters of Guadeloupe offer a multitude of water sports activities.
One of the best diving areas in the Caribbean, the Réserve Cousteau is a protected marine area accessible to travelers. This reserve is an underwater paradise with colorful corals, tropical fish and fascinating wrecks. Don’t miss your chance to visit it!
Fascinating history
Explore historical relics such as Fort Napoléon, a reminder of the island’s history from pre-Columbian times to colonization.
Now transformed into a small museum on the history of Les Saintes and its cultural environment, this fort, situated at an altitude of 114 meters, also features a small botanical garden dedicated to succulent plants, and inhabited by numerous iguanas.
Cuisine and culture
Guadeloupe is steeped in vibrant Creole culture, from music to dance to handicrafts. The local cuisine is a particular delight for the taste buds, blending Caribbean, African and European flavors.
Travelling to Guadeloupe means discovering a multitude of small local restaurants and markets where you can sample authentic, delicious Creole cuisine.
Festivities and events
Guadeloupe is surrounded by several neighboring islands. Here are some of Guadeloupe’s neighboring islands:
1. Désirade: known for its unspoilt beaches, hiking trails and peaceful atmosphere.
2. Marie-Galante: famous for its vast sugar cane plantations and rum distilleries.
3. The Saintes: a group of islands to the south of Guadeloupe, prized for their magnificent beaches, exceptional diving sites and charming fishing villages.