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Exploring the secret corners of Guadeloupe: an island's hidden gems

Venture beyond the well-trodden paths and discover the lesser-known wonders of Guadeloupe with this curated list of hidden gems. Each point of interest offers a unique glimpse into the island's beauty, culture, and history, inviting both avid explorers and casual visitors to uncover these secluded spots. From serene natural havens to historical treasures steeped in stories, embark on a journey to experience Guadeloupe's most enchanting secret corners.

Anse du Souffleur
Anse du Souffleur

Port-Louis, Guadeloupe

A picturesque and tranquil beach away from the crowds.

La Pointe des Châteaux
La Pointe des Châteaux

Saint-François, Guadeloupe

Stunning peninsula with breathtaking views and less frequented by tourists.

Les Marches des Esclaves
Les Marches des Esclaves

Petit-Canal, Guadeloupe

Historical trail that commemorates the path walked by slaves.

Petite Terre Nature Reserve
Petite Terre Nature Reserve

La Désirade, Guadeloupe

A secluded nature reserve accessible only by boat, rich with wildlife.

Le Saut de L'Acomat
Le Saut de L'Acomat

Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe

Hidden waterfall and swimming hole surrounded by lush forest.

Plage de la Perle
Plage de la Perle

Deshaies, Guadeloupe

A hidden stretch of golden sand known for its peaceful ambiance.

Fort Fleur d'Épée
Fort Fleur d'Épée

Le Gosier, Guadeloupe

An overlooked historical fort with panoramic views and cultural significance.

Domaine de l'Habitation La Grivelière
Domaine de l'Habitation La Grivelière

Vieux-Habitants, Guadeloupe

Coffee plantation and historic house offering insights into traditional life.

Plage de Cluny
Plage de Cluny

Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe

A serene and rocky beach spot ideal for relaxation off the beaten path.

Basse-Terre's Engraved Rocks
Basse-Terre's Engraved Rocks

Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe

Pre-Columbian petroglyphs hidden within the lush Basse-Terre rainforest.

Îlet du Gosier
Îlet du Gosier

Le Gosier, Guadeloupe

Tiny uninhabited island with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Cascade aux Écrevisses
Cascade aux Écrevisses

Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe

A small yet charming waterfall that is not widely promoted among tourists.

Parc des Roches Gravées
Parc des Roches Gravées

Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe

A park preserving ancient rock carvings in a serene jungle setting.

Gueule Grand Gouffre
Gueule Grand Gouffre

Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe

An impressive geological formation by the sea creating a blowhole effect.

Pointe de la Grande Vigie
Pointe de la Grande Vigie

Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe

A breathtaking northern cliff with panoramic views, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Cascade Paradis
Cascade Paradis

Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe

A secluded waterfall found after a scenic hike through the rainforest.

Piton de Sainte-Rose
Piton de Sainte-Rose

Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe

A volcano offering hiking trails and stunning scenery away from the crowds.

Anse à la Barque
Anse à la Barque

Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Historically significant and isolated beach surrounded by nature.

Dolé Gourbeyre Thermal Baths
Dolé Gourbeyre Thermal Baths

Gourbeyre, Guadeloupe

Healing thermal springs that are off the usual tourist radar.

Îlet Caret
Îlet Caret

Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe

Small mangrove island with white sand bar perfect for relaxation and snorkeling.

Fort Napoléon
Fort Napoléon

Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes, Guadeloupe

Historic fortress with museum exhibits and cactus gardens, overlooking Les Saintes Bay.

Plage de l'Anse Laborde
Plage de l'Anse Laborde

Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe

Lesser-known beach that retains a wild charm, with great conditions for surfers.

Morne-à-l'Eau Cemetery
Morne-à-l'Eau Cemetery

Morne-à-l'Eau, Guadeloupe

Striking cemetery known for its black and white tiled graves, peaceful and meditative.

Habitation Murat
Habitation Murat

Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe

The remains of one of the largest sugar estates featuring an eco-museum.

Anse Bertrand
Anse Bertrand

Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe

Coastal village with a beautiful beach and a relaxed vibe not yet overrun by tourists.

Îlet à Cabrit
Îlet à Cabrit

Les Saintes, Guadeloupe

Small and tranquil islet, ideal for picnicking and snorkeling in peaceful surroundings.

Chutes du Carbet
Chutes du Carbet

Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe

Series of waterfalls tucked away in the rainforest that sometimes escape the regular excursion routes.

Anse à la Gourde
Anse à la Gourde

Saint-François, Guadeloupe

Secluded white-sand beach offering a great snorkeling experience.

Trou de Madame Coco
Trou de Madame Coco

Deshaies, Guadeloupe

Isolated natural pool surrounded by tropical vegetation off the beaten track.

Le Phare de Vieux-Fort
Le Phare de Vieux-Fort

Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe

Historic lighthouse at the southern tip of Basse-Terre, open for visits occasionally.

La Porte d'Enfer
La Porte d'Enfer

Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe

A dramatic inlet with turquoise waters framed by rocky cliffs, offering magnificent scenery.

Grande Anse du Petit Havre
Grande Anse du Petit Havre

Le Gosier, Guadeloupe

Quiet bay with small sandy beaches, surrounded by coastal flora.

Anse du Souffleur A picturesque and tranquil beach away from the crowds.

Anse du Souffleur
Anse du Souffleur A picturesque and tranquil beach away from the crowds.
La Pointe des Châteaux Stunning peninsula with breathtaking views and less frequented by tourists.

La Pointe des Châteaux
La Pointe des Châteaux Stunning peninsula with breathtaking views and less frequented by tourists.
Les Marches des Esclaves Historical trail that commemorates the path walked by slaves.

Les Marches des Esclaves
Les Marches des Esclaves Historical trail that commemorates the path walked by slaves.
Petite Terre Nature Reserve A secluded nature reserve accessible only by boat, rich with wildlife.

Petite Terre Nature Reserve
Petite Terre Nature Reserve A secluded nature reserve accessible only by boat, rich with wildlife.
Le Saut de L'Acomat Hidden waterfall and swimming hole surrounded by lush forest.

Le Saut de L'Acomat
Le Saut de L'Acomat Hidden waterfall and swimming hole surrounded by lush forest.
Plage de la Perle A hidden stretch of golden sand known for its peaceful ambiance.

Plage de la Perle
Plage de la Perle A hidden stretch of golden sand known for its peaceful ambiance.
Fort Fleur d'Épée An overlooked historical fort with panoramic views and cultural significance.

Fort Fleur d'Épée
Fort Fleur d'Épée An overlooked historical fort with panoramic views and cultural significance.
Domaine de l'Habitation La Grivelière Coffee plantation and historic house offering insights into traditional life.

Domaine de l'Habitation La Grivelière
Domaine de l'Habitation La Grivelière Coffee plantation and historic house offering insights into traditional life.
Plage de Cluny A serene and rocky beach spot ideal for relaxation off the beaten path.

Plage de Cluny
Plage de Cluny A serene and rocky beach spot ideal for relaxation off the beaten path.
Basse-Terre's Engraved Rocks Pre-Columbian petroglyphs hidden within the lush Basse-Terre rainforest.

Basse-Terre's Engraved Rocks
Basse-Terre's Engraved Rocks Pre-Columbian petroglyphs hidden within the lush Basse-Terre rainforest.
Îlet du Gosier Tiny uninhabited island with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Îlet du Gosier
Îlet du Gosier Tiny uninhabited island with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Cascade aux Écrevisses A small yet charming waterfall that is not widely promoted among tourists.

Cascade aux Écrevisses
Cascade aux Écrevisses A small yet charming waterfall that is not widely promoted among tourists.
Parc des Roches Gravées A park preserving ancient rock carvings in a serene jungle setting.

Parc des Roches Gravées
Parc des Roches Gravées A park preserving ancient rock carvings in a serene jungle setting.
Gueule Grand Gouffre An impressive geological formation by the sea creating a blowhole effect.

Gueule Grand Gouffre
Gueule Grand Gouffre An impressive geological formation by the sea creating a blowhole effect.
Pointe de la Grande Vigie A breathtaking northern cliff with panoramic views, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Pointe de la Grande Vigie
Pointe de la Grande Vigie A breathtaking northern cliff with panoramic views, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Cascade Paradis A secluded waterfall found after a scenic hike through the rainforest.

Cascade Paradis
Cascade Paradis A secluded waterfall found after a scenic hike through the rainforest.
Piton de Sainte-Rose A volcano offering hiking trails and stunning scenery away from the crowds.

Piton de Sainte-Rose
Piton de Sainte-Rose A volcano offering hiking trails and stunning scenery away from the crowds.
Anse à la Barque Historically significant and isolated beach surrounded by nature.

Anse à la Barque
Anse à la Barque Historically significant and isolated beach surrounded by nature.
Dolé Gourbeyre Thermal Baths Healing thermal springs that are off the usual tourist radar.

Dolé Gourbeyre Thermal Baths
Dolé Gourbeyre Thermal Baths Healing thermal springs that are off the usual tourist radar.
Îlet Caret Small mangrove island with white sand bar perfect for relaxation and snorkeling.

Îlet Caret
Îlet Caret Small mangrove island with white sand bar perfect for relaxation and snorkeling.
Fort Napoléon Historic fortress with museum exhibits and cactus gardens, overlooking Les Saintes Bay.

Fort Napoléon
Fort Napoléon Historic fortress with museum exhibits and cactus gardens, overlooking Les Saintes Bay.
Plage de l'Anse Laborde Lesser-known beach that retains a wild charm, with great conditions for surfers.

Plage de l'Anse Laborde
Plage de l'Anse Laborde Lesser-known beach that retains a wild charm, with great conditions for surfers.
Morne-à-l'Eau Cemetery Striking cemetery known for its black and white tiled graves, peaceful and meditative.

Morne-à-l'Eau Cemetery
Morne-à-l'Eau Cemetery Striking cemetery known for its black and white tiled graves, peaceful and meditative.
Habitation Murat The remains of one of the largest sugar estates featuring an eco-museum.

Habitation Murat
Habitation Murat The remains of one of the largest sugar estates featuring an eco-museum.
Anse Bertrand Coastal village with a beautiful beach and a relaxed vibe not yet overrun by tourists.

Anse Bertrand
Anse Bertrand Coastal village with a beautiful beach and a relaxed vibe not yet overrun by tourists.
Îlet à Cabrit Small and tranquil islet, ideal for picnicking and snorkeling in peaceful surroundings.

Îlet à Cabrit
Îlet à Cabrit Small and tranquil islet, ideal for picnicking and snorkeling in peaceful surroundings.
Chutes du Carbet Series of waterfalls tucked away in the rainforest that sometimes escape the regular excursion routes.

Chutes du Carbet
Chutes du Carbet Series of waterfalls tucked away in the rainforest that sometimes escape the regular excursion routes.
Anse à la Gourde Secluded white-sand beach offering a great snorkeling experience.

Anse à la Gourde
Anse à la Gourde Secluded white-sand beach offering a great snorkeling experience.
Trou de Madame Coco Isolated natural pool surrounded by tropical vegetation off the beaten track.

Trou de Madame Coco
Trou de Madame Coco Isolated natural pool surrounded by tropical vegetation off the beaten track.
Le Phare de Vieux-Fort Historic lighthouse at the southern tip of Basse-Terre, open for visits occasionally.

Le Phare de Vieux-Fort
Le Phare de Vieux-Fort Historic lighthouse at the southern tip of Basse-Terre, open for visits occasionally.
La Porte d'Enfer A dramatic inlet with turquoise waters framed by rocky cliffs, offering magnificent scenery.

La Porte d'Enfer
La Porte d'Enfer A dramatic inlet with turquoise waters framed by rocky cliffs, offering magnificent scenery.
Grande Anse du Petit Havre Quiet bay with small sandy beaches, surrounded by coastal flora.

Grande Anse du Petit Havre
Grande Anse du Petit Havre Quiet bay with small sandy beaches, surrounded by coastal flora.