Anse du Petit Havre, Bay in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, France
This protected bay features fine sandy beaches bordered by coral reefs that create a calm, shallow basin suitable for swimming and snorkeling activities in clear turquoise waters.
The bay has served as an important anchoring point for local fishing vessels and maritime activities over the centuries, supporting the traditional coastal communities of southern Guadeloupe.
Local fishing traditions remain active in this area, with anchored boats frequently seen along the shoreline, reflecting the enduring maritime lifestyle of Caribbean communities in Guadeloupe.
The bay can be accessed by car via Route de Petit Havre with parking available near the beaches, and visitors should bring water, sun protection, and snorkeling equipment.
A distinctive rock formation called Rocher du Diamant rises from the waters near the bay, adding a notable geological feature to the scenic coastal landscape of this protected area.
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.20725,-61.43418
Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:19
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.
Mémorial ACTe
11 km
Usine sucrière Darboussier
10.9 km
Fort Fleur d'Épée
8.5 km
Plage de la Datcha
6.5 km
Plage de Petit-Havre
908 m
Aquarium de Guadeloupe
7.5 km
Plage de Bois Jolan
8.8 km
Plage de Gros sable
10.8 km
Monument aux morts des Abymes
10.4 km
Réserve de biosphère de l'archipel de la Guadeloupe
9.5 km
Phare de l'Îlet du Gosier
6.1 km
Fort Louis
9.9 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception des Abymes
10.4 km
Karukéra Land
7.6 km
Mamiel Plantation
10.5 km
Maison Petrelluzzi
9.9 km
Plage de l'Anse Tabarin
6.8 km
Monument aux morts de Sainte-Anne
5.6 km
Sentier du littoral de Saint-Félix
2.8 km
Saint Felix Beach
2.9 km
Anse A Saint
1.8 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Massabielle
10.9 km
Plage de Bas-du-Fort
9.6 km
Église Sainte-Anne de Sainte-Anne
5.6 km
Église Saint-Louis du Gosier
6.4 km
Le Gosier (munisipyo)
5.3 km
Golf école des Abymes
10.4 km
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