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Grande-Terre, Caribbean island in Guadeloupe, France

Grande-Terre is an island built on limestone plateaus with many indented coves, surrounded by coral reefs and beaches in white, black, and golden tones. The interior remains relatively flat, while the coastline breaks into numerous small bays and rocky points.

The island was originally called Cibuqueira by its Caribbean inhabitants, named after the gum trees that grew there. It later became a major French territory in the chain of the Lesser Antilles.

The communities here have shaped a culture that blends African, French, and Caribbean influences in everyday life. You see this blend in music, food, local celebrations, and how people gather in the streets and markets.

The island is accessed mainly through the towns of Les Abymes and the capital Pointe-à-Pitre, where beaches, markets, and water activities are concentrated. Plan to spend time traveling between different areas if you want to explore various parts of the coastline.

The Pointe de la Grande Vigie at the northern tip features limestone cliffs that earned the island the nickname Little Brittany of the Antilles. This distinctive landmark shows a geological formation rarely seen elsewhere in the Caribbean.

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Capital city
Pointe-à-Pitre
Elevation above the sea
130 m
Part of
Lesser Antilles
GPS coordinates
16.31750,-61.42861
Latest update
December 7, 2025 19:28
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