Diamond Rock, Island and nature reserve in Le Diamant, France.
Diamond Rock rises 175 meters from the Caribbean Sea, standing as a basalt formation three kilometers from the southern coast of Martinique.
The British Navy transformed this rock into HMS Diamond Rock in the early 1800s, mounting cannons at its summit to control maritime access.
British naval vessels passing Diamond Rock maintain the tradition of rendering formal honors, acknowledging its former status as HMS Diamond Rock.
Visitors can explore Diamond Rock through guided boat tours that enable diving and snorkeling activities around its underwater environments.
The rock formation contains the last known habitat of the Martinique ground snake, which has not been documented since 1968.
Location: Le Diamant
Made from material: basalt
Part of: Windward Islands
GPS coordinates: 14.44306,-61.03889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The island reveals itself beyond familiar paths with nature reserves, historic sites and remote beaches. The region contains botanical gardens, volcano museums and former plantations. The coast features black sand beaches, coves and islets. Inland areas include waterfalls, hiking trails and colonial architecture.
Cap 110
2.5 km
La Savane des esclaves
9.3 km
Plage du Diamant
3.9 km
Gaoulé
4.1 km
Pétroglyphes de Montravail
12.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Bonne-Délivrance des Trois-Îlets
10.6 km
Église Saint-Henri des Anses-d'Arlet
6.9 km
Maison de la canne
10.2 km
Église Saint-Thomas du Diamant
4.3 km
Anse Noire
10.8 km
Anse Mabouya
9.2 km
Anse Corps de Garde
10.7 km
Plage Fond Banane
10.3 km
Plage de Gros Raisin
12.4 km
Plage de la Grande Anse d'Arlet
8.3 km
Morne Genty
5.1 km
Plage de Pont Café
11.3 km
Anse à l'Ane
11.3 km
Plage de la Grande Anse du Diamant
3.7 km
Golf Départemental de l'Espérance
10.8 km
Plage de l'Anse Noire
10.8 km
Plage de l'Anse à l'Âne
11.3 km
Maison du Gaoulé
5.9 km
Maison du Bagnard
2.3 km
Plage de l'Anse Mabouyas
9.2 km
Marché des Trois-Îlets
10.6 km
Plage du Bout
13 km
Plage d'Anse Cafard
3 kmReviews
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beautiful view of the rock from the coastal road
beautiful view of the rock from the coastal road
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