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Guadeloupe prides in 70 km of sandy beaches, among which the most beautiful is Deshaies, which accounts for the island’s nickname “Karukera” (the island of beautiful waters). Saint Maarten (36 beaches) and Saint Barthelemy (22 beaches) are a beloved bathing spot for American and European tourists. The sun is everywhere and at all times, so locals are much more reasonable when it comes to sunbathing: you will often see them taking a dive, drying in the sun and heading back to their everyday activities in less than an hour’s time.[...]

Saint Martin is an island incomparable to any other, whose beaches will leave you speechless with their diversity and beauty. All thirty-six of them are a delight to sunbathers, sportsmen and divers alike, the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea ensuring an ideal temperature all year round. Saint Martin is a gem you will treasure in your heart forever, and the memory of your trip will never fade. Moments of emotion in the sweet sun of the Antilles, the intense sensation of a dive in shimmering turquoise waters, the[...]

Everyday temperatures in Martinique only rarely descend lower than 20 ° C, and the event makes the news almost every time... Average temperatures move around 27 °C, with peaks of 32 °C and descending only very rarely to below 20 °C, which makes Martinique an excellent sunny destination, especially during Europe’s winter months. Surrounded by magnificent beaches, the island is a perfect place to idle around in the shade of a coconut tree.

There are no beaches on Saba, the island is not a haven of sandy beaches and palm trees. This volcano, lost between sky and sea in a whole different experience, with its own unique advantages, of course: take for example the fact that those nasty mosquitoes don’t feel at ease on the island. If you are looking for a spot to sunbathe, try Cove Bay, near the airport (with rocks and a greyish black sand), or Wells Bay, a place accessible by boat when the tide is low. And if you still have extra energy to spend, the island is well[...]

Sand and coconut trees… Isn’t that more than enough to attract the beautiful people: businessmen, ministers and deputies, TV, rock or movie stars.

22 astonishing beaches are to be discovered around the island, such as Salines bay on the southern coast, or the windy creeks of the opposite side. You will need two or three days to make the complete tour in no hurry, taking the time to appreciate all the charms of this magnificent island.

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There are not very many beaches and they are almost all located on the same side of the island, on the eastern coast. This is where you can find magnificent white sandy beaches, with hardly anyone on them. You'll be enchanted when you discover Hampstead Beach and its beautiful grove of coconut trees all along the beach with its transparent water.

Turtle Bay Beach

(mother turtles come here to lay their eggs peacefully) is for surfers and holiday makers that want to go back home with a deep tan. Postcard red rocks and blue sea!

A beautiful deserted beach.

The seafront is lined with stunning marine landscapes: Marigot Bay (la baie de Marigot) with its calm and shallow waters, a delight for small children; Figuier Cove (l’anse du Figuier), especially recommended for divers due to its crystal clear waters; Crawen Cove (l’anse Crawen), situated behind Hotel Bois-Joli, a favourite spot for nudists and diving fanatics; Pain de Sucre Beach (plage du Pain de Sucre), accessible via a small path; Crawen Beach (plage de Crawen), west of Pain de Sucre, gorgeous and[...]

The island’s astounding beaches are rather busy during the weekend, as Guadeloupeans tend to sail over for a jaunt on Saturdays and Sundays. The coast is a succession of twelve beaches, among which the most famous are Vieux Fort (Massacre Beach) and Folle Anse (near Saint Louis). The beautiful Feuillere Beach offers a splendid view of the island of Dominica, and a quiet and relaxing time out in the shade of its sea grapes.