Point of Castles, Peninsula at eastern Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe.
The Pointe des Châteaux peninsula extends into the Atlantic Ocean with cliffs, sandy beaches, and clear waters on both its northern and southern sides.
The peninsula's strategic position at Guadeloupe's eastern tip made it an essential navigation point for ships crossing between the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices along the peninsula's shores, contributing to the preservation of Guadeloupean maritime heritage.
Visitors can access multiple marked trails leading to observation points, with parking facilities available near the main entrance to the peninsula.
The peninsula houses a large cross monument at its highest point, offering views of La Désirade island and the meeting point of Caribbean and Atlantic waters.
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.24485,-61.17372
Latest update: June 3, 2025 22:05
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.
Petite Terre Islands
10.3 km
Habitation Zévallos
15.3 km
Plage des Raisins Clairs
11.8 km
Plage des Raisins Clairs
11.4 km
Petite Terre Islands
10.8 km
Habitation le Maud'Huy
10 km
Plage de Gros sable
17.7 km
Anse à la Gourde
4.5 km
Petite Terre Islands National Nature Reserve
9.9 km
Moulin de Chassaing
6.6 km
Église Notre-Dame du Bon-Secours de la Désirade
12.4 km
Plage de la douche
6.1 km
Plage de l'Anse des Rochers
14.1 km
Golf International de Saint-François
9.8 km
Plage d'Anse Tarare
3 km
Église Saint-François-d'Assise de Saint-François
10.7 km
Plage d'Anse Champagne
9.5 km
La Roche (bato)
410 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Calvaire de la Désirade
13.1 km
Plage d'Anse à l'Eau
12 km
Plage de la Porte d'Enfer
15.8 km
Plage d'Anse des Châteaux
357 m
Anse à la Baie
8.8 km
Plage à Fanfan
11.9 km
Plage de Gros Sable
17.6 km
Plage du Mancellinier
8.7 km
Plage à Fifi
12.9 km
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