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  • The butterfly shape Islands

    Guadeloupe has two main Islands is enriched by a multitude small îlets on the sea, more or less deserted.  The Guadeloupean archipelago has a rich variety of sandy beaches in colours shades you’ll rarely find: black, grey, pink, golden, brown and white sand.  The choice for bathing is yours in the waters of the Caribbean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean.


    Population: 448,000
    Capital: Basse-Terre
    Currency: Euro
    Language: French
    Size: 1,780 sq km
    Time Zone :UTC-4








    Main Islands
    Basse-Terre : Economic centre and lagoon of turquoise sea

    Grande-Terre : Volcano, Marine reserve and lush vegetation

    The Other Pearls of Guadeloupe
    Les Saintes archipelago: Something different, try some “Tourments d’amour”…

    Marie-Galante Island: Secluded Island off the beaten tracks

    La Désirade Island: Traditional way of living





    Cultural

    St-John-Perse Museum, St-Antoine Market.

    Natural

    La Soufrière: Guadeloupe’s volcano, Carbet Falls (First, Second and Third Falls), Pigeon Island (Îlets aux Pigeons) and Jacques Cousteau Underwater Reserve; Guadeloupe National Park on
    Basse-Terre: La Traversée Road; Maison de la forêt (explanation of local ecosystem), Monts Caraïbes, Botanical Garden Domaine de Valombreuse, Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin lagoon: cruise on it and view Mangrove, coral reef;
    Grande-Terre: Pointe de la Grande Vigies, Porte d’Enfer, Point of the castles (Pointe des Châteaux) nature’ beauty.
    Beaches
    La Caravelle Beach with wonderful Palm Tree (but watch out for falling coconut)
    Deshaies area: Grande Anse Beach, Rifflet, Perle;  Souffleur, Moustique Beach: whatch out for toxic “mancenilliers” trees, Pompeyre Beach on Les Saintes, Creole Beach, Callinago Beach.

    Sports

    Diving at the famous Reserve Cousteau, Sailing, Jetskiing, Surfing, Canoeing, ...

    Cities

    Deshaies, Pointe-à-Pitre, Terre-de-Haute with its beautiful colored houses.

    Food

    “Tourments d’amour” tart; In Pointe-Noire area, stop at the “Maison du Cacao” for history chocolate and a taste of pure chocolate.

    Off the beaten path

    Petite Terre


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