Pointe de la Grande Vigie, Peninsula at the northern tip of Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe.
Pointe de la Grande Vigie is a peninsula at the northern end of Grande-Terre with cliffs dropping sharply toward the sea. The promontory rises roughly 80 meters above the Atlantic, offering an unobstructed view across the water from the cliff edge.
Ships have used this headland for centuries as a natural landmark to navigate between ocean passages and guide their course. The peninsula served as a reference point when maritime routes required precise positioning in the waters around Guadeloupe.
The point draws locals and visitors to observe the horizon and feel the connection between the land and open waters. It remains a place where people naturally pause to take in the vastness of the Atlantic.
The site is reachable via the N8 road from Anse-Bertrand, with parking near the main viewpoint. The walk from the car to the cliff edge is short and straightforward, though winds can be quite strong at the top.
The limestone here holds marine fossils millions of years old, telling the story of when this land was underwater. These ancient remains reveal how the geological shape of Guadeloupe changed over time.
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.51422,-61.46455
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
Guadeloupe has many surprises beyond its main beaches and usual tourist sites. The archipelago hosts places where nature and history come together: waterfalls hidden in the rainforest such as Acomat in Pointe-Noire, spectacular geological formations like the Gullet Grand Gouffre in Marie-Galante where sea jets reach over ten meters high, or beaches with distinct features like Anse du Souffleur in Port-Louis with its calm, shallow waters, or Cluny Beach in Sainte-Rose lined with dark volcanic rocks. These lesser-known sites also tell the story of the archipelago. The Slave Trails in Petit-Canal, carved into stone in 1830, bear witness to the island’s painful past. Fort Fleur d'Épée in Gosier, built in the 18th century, offers views over the bay and preserves its old artillery pieces. The Historic Coffee Plantation in Vieux-Habitants showcases the stages of colonial coffee production with its historic water mill. On the natural side, Petite Terre Nature Reserve near La Désirade protects two islands where sea turtles and dozens of fish species live among coral reefs. These sites encourage discovering a different side of Guadeloupe, away from the typical routes.
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