From white sand to golden sand, the beaches of the archipelago will make you dream. Translucent water at 26°C all year round, lagoons, and beaches ideal for surfers. Here are the 10 most beautiful beaches of the Guadeloupe islands that you simply must know.
“Plage de la Caravelle” – Grande-Terre
Sainte-Anne is known in Guadeloupe for its dream beaches. La Caravelle is a sublime white-sand beach surrounded by coconut palms, accessible to everyone. Here you can choose between snorkelling, lazing about, gathering coconuts or swimming in the lagoon. A very family-friendly beach where many ice-cream and bokit sellers will tempt you. In short, a true corner of paradise to try during your stay!
“Plage des Raisins Clairs” – Grande-Terre
If you are looking for a superb lagoon with translucent water, look no further. Bounded by a coral barrier, Raisins Clairs beach is ideal for young and old alike!
It is recognisable by its fruit trees that look like bunches of grapes, which is how it got its name. Located a few minutes from the centre of Saint-François, it lets those who have not hired a car enjoy a beautiful beach.
“Plage de Bois-Jolan” – Grande-Terre
Likewise, Bois-Jolan beach is simply heavenly. Located past the village of Sainte-Anne on the way to Saint-François, you will immediately fall under the spell of this long white-sand beach stretching over a kilometre! The water is not very deep, which makes the spot very popular with families!
A little extra: many palm trees and sea-grape trees line the beach, offering shelter from the sun!
“Plage de Grande-Anse in Deshaies” – Basse-Terre
A few kilometres from Deshaies, Grande-Anse beach is the largest on the Guadeloupe islands. This is where you can admire a magnificent sunset… With its golden sand, coconut palms and sea-grape trees, it is the “gem” of Basse-Terre's beaches, with a postcard-worthy panorama.
A crescent-shaped beach of tremendous charm, well equipped, perfect for a moment of relaxation not far from the lovely village of Deshaies!
“Plage de Grande-Anse in Trois-Rivières” – Basse-Terre
Have you ever seen a volcanic-sand beach? Head for the south of Basse-Terre, to Trois-Rivières, where you will fall in love with the second Grande Anse beach. It is memorable for its black sand. It also charms with its originality, and in clear weather it is the ideal place to glimpse the Saintes archipelago.
“Plage de Grand-Bourg” – Marie-Galante
Let's take the boat and head for the beautiful island of Marie-Galante! Right in the centre of the town of Grand-Bourg, this magnificent coconut-fringed beach is surrounded by a coral barrier. Guadeloupeans love it… mainly because the site offers a dive spot and restaurants, so you can spend a full day in paradise!
On site you will find plenty of tables for picnics. The water is shallow, which makes Grand-Bourg beach an ideal place to visit as a family.
“Plage de la Feuillère” – Marie-Galante
Located at Capesterre, La Feuillère beach is one of the most beautiful on Marie-Galante, even in the whole archipelago of the Guadeloupe islands! It appeals to lovers of lazing about and lagoons as well as to kitesurfing and windsurfing fans, with fine waves if you go a little further out!
Don't worry about crowds: La Feuillère beach stretches over more than a kilometre of white sand… There are also restaurants and carbets with their feet in the water… A real moment of relaxation and change of scene to discover on an excursion to Marie-Galante!
“Plage Pain de Sucre” – Les Saintes
If you come to the Guadeloupe islands and to Jardin Malanga, an excursion to the Saintes archipelago is a must. Pain de Sucre beach is on Terre-de-Haut, in the heart of one of the most beautiful bays in the world. To get there you have a choice: by footpath or by sea. The beach is perfect for discovering wonderful sea beds and for diving.
At sunset, many boats come to enjoy a sublime view of the bay of Les Saintes from the beach. The volcanic hill of Pain de Sucre rises more than 50 metres above sea level, which gives the beach an ideal exposure.
“Plage de Pompierre” – Les Saintes
On Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes, Pompierre beach is ideally placed for getting there on foot from the centre of the village. The spot is simply idyllic. You will soon be tempted by a picnic under one of the carbets provided, or by a lazy break in the shade of the coconut palms. With a calm sea and translucent water, you will discover exceptional sea beds at one of the most popular sites on the Guadeloupe islands.
“Anse du Souffleur” – La Désirade
Finally, if you choose to take an excursion to the island of La Désirade, you will be charmed by Anse du Souffleur, a postcard-worthy beach! The water is incredibly translucent, the sand blond, and there are coconut palms, which makes the site similar to those found on Marie-Galante. And don't miss the little yellow beach hut, ideal for taking the most beautiful photo of the beach!
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