Guadeloupe has beaches and historic sites in less well-known areas. You can find waterfalls in rainforests, volcanic trails, and colonial architecture. Discover black and white sand beaches, excavation sites, old plantations, lighthouses, and natural reserves with sea turtles and coral reefs.
Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe
This site is notable for its large crack in the rock. When the waves surge in, water gushes out in high jets several meters tall, like a natural geyser. The water pressure can force seawater up to 10 meters high.
Port-Louis, Guadeloupe
This sandy beach is protected by a natural bay. The waters remain shallow for several meters, making it ideal for swimming.
Saint-François, Guadeloupe
At the eastern tip of Grande-Terre, this peninsula offers a striking view of where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea. There is a charming small lighthouse and trails along the cliffs.
Petit-Canal, Guadeloupe
This stone staircase, built in 1830, connects the port to the city. It was carved and assembled by slaves and remains a place filled with memory.
La Désirade, Guadeloupe
This reserve includes two small protected islands. It hosts coral reefs, turtles, and dozens of species of tropical fish.
Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe
This waterfall plunges about fifteen meters into a basin surrounded by bamboo and heliconias. It is a popular spot for swimming after a walk to reach it.
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
This light gray sandy beach lined with palm trees is perfect for swimming or simply watching the sunset.
Le Gosier, Guadeloupe
This 18th-century fort overlooks the Gosier bay. You can see old artillery pieces and enjoy a nice view of the surrounding islands.
Vieux-Habitants, Guadeloupe
A colonial estate with water mill for coffee production. The facility demonstrates processing from harvest to roasting.
Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe
An 800-meter sand strip stretches between the sea and black volcanic rocks. Strong currents make swimming life-threatening.
Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe
The stone carvings display 230 symbols from before 1492. The site sits in a tropical forest with high humidity.
Le Gosier, Guadeloupe
A lighthouse from 1890 stands on this 100-meter wide island. A white sand strip surrounds the isle.
Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe
Water falls 10 meters into a round basin made of volcanic rock. Three species of freshwater crayfish live in the water.
Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe
The archaeological park displays 23 rock engravings from prehistoric times. The artworks were created by the first Caribbean island inhabitants.
Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe
The northernmost point of Grande-Terre has 80-meter limestone rocks. From here you can see the neighboring islands of Antigua and Montserrat.
Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe
The waterfall in the national park drops 25 meters over three levels. The water collects in natural pools in the rainforest.
Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe
Marked hiking paths lead through the native vegetation of the volcano. The trail goes over volcanic rock formations to a viewing area.
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
This bay served as an anchorage for pirates in the 17th century. The coastal strip consists of dark volcanic sand with palm trees.
Gourbeyre, Guadeloupe
Forest springs with a constant water temperature of 32 degrees Celsius feed these baths. The water is rich in volcanic minerals.
Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe
This sandbar lies between mangrove forests in the sea. The reef below hosts various species of corals and marine fish.
Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe
The military facility on the hill houses a museum with colonial period objects and a garden with tropical plants.
Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe
The white sand beach surrounded by palm trees offers conditions for windsurfing due to constant trade winds.
Morne-à-l'Eau, Guadeloupe
A Creole cemetery with characteristic black and white tombstones in checkerboard pattern, representing local burial customs.
Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe
A former estate with a 19th century sugar mill shows the development of sugar production on the island.
Anse Bertrand, Guadeloupe
The northern coast features a small fishing village with a market for regional products. The beach has black sand and offers surfing conditions.
Les Saintes, Guadeloupe
This island without permanent residents contains remains of a French military fort from the 19th century. Paths lead through local vegetation.
Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe
The national park features three waterfalls with drops of 110, 85 and 20 meters. Marked trails lead to viewing points.
Saint-François, Guadeloupe
The coastal strip with white sand borders coral reefs. An excavation site shows Caribbean findings from pre-Columbian times.
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
Natural swimming basin located in a mountain forest. Water flows from higher ground through an area with banana plants and mango trees.
Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe
Stone lighthouse constructed in 1880 on the southern coast measures 21 meters in height. The structure provides navigation guidance for maritime traffic.
Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe
Coastal cove flanked by 30-meter limestone cliffs. Ocean currents shape the water movement in this maritime passage.
Le Gosier, Guadeloupe
Beach stretches 200 meters with white sand and coconut palms. Coral reef formations provide protection for swimming.
