Plage de la Perle, Caribbean beach in Deshaies, Guadeloupe.
Plage de la Perle is a golden sand beach on the northern coast of Basse-Terre, lined with palm trees and facing the Caribbean Sea. The water is naturally protected by an offshore coral reef, which creates safe swimming conditions.
The beach formed over centuries from volcanic activity on Basse-Terre, giving it its distinctive golden sand composition. This volcanic origin remains the defining geological feature of this coastal stretch.
The beach served as a filming location for the television series Death in Paradise, which brought Guadeloupean landscapes to audiences worldwide. Many visitors today arrive because they recognize it from the show and want to see these places in person.
The beach has changing facilities, showers, and local food establishments where visitors can freshen up or eat. The calm water conditions make it possible for less experienced swimmers to move around safely.
The location near Montserrat island creates exceptional conditions for watching ships pass through the Caribbean channel during sunset. This view is especially striking in early evening when sunlight turns the water golden.
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.33940,-61.78122
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
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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Beautiful beach with blonde sand, but watch out for the waves! They can be violent at times.
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