Les Saintes - travel and holidays on les saintes island

Les Saintes Overview

• Location : Terre-de-Bas is situated approximately three kilometres from Terre-de-Haut. It is a round-shaped island, smaller and richer in flora and fauna than neighbouring Terre-de-Haut.
• Surface area : : Terre-de-Haut is six kilometres long and three kilometres wide at its largest point. An irregularly shaped island, rendered uneven by coves, sharp points and extinct volcanoes ranging from 40 to 300 meters. Its earth is unfertile.
• Highest point : le Chameau (the Camel), whose “hump” culminates at 308m.
• Climate : the same as that of Guadeloupe. The dry season between January and April is followed by a more humid and showery “winter” from July to November. Rains are scarce and average temperatures remain around 25 ° C, ensured by trade winds.
• Population : The total number of inhabitants on Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bar is 3260.
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