Îlet du Gosier, Caribbean islet near Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, France
The white sand islet extends 250 meters in length and 150 meters in width, featuring limestone cliffs on the southern shore and beaches on the northern part.
The maritime lighthouse on the islet, initially constructed in 1852 and reconstructed in 1928, continues to guide vessels through the Caribbean waters near Guadeloupe.
The name of the islet originates from pelicans, known locally as 'grands gosiers', which hunt in the surrounding lagoon and maintain their presence today.
Visitors can reach the islet through daily boat transfers from La Datcha beach, swim across 600 meters of water, or rent kayaks from local providers.
Archaeological remains from the 10th and 11th centuries indicate early Amerindian settlements on this small coral formation in the Caribbean Sea.
Location: Le Gosier
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.19890,-61.49110
Latest update: June 3, 2025 17:25
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
5.9 km
Usine sucrière Darboussier
5.8 km
Fort Fleur d'Épée
3.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Pointe-à-Pitre
6.4 km
Plage de la Datcha
762 m
Marché central de Pointe-à-Pitre
6.5 km
Aquarium de Guadeloupe
2.5 km
Musée Saint-John Perse
6.4 km
Fresque murale en hommage aux victimes de mai 1967
6.1 km
Phare de l'Îlet du Gosier
66 m
Plage de l'Anse Tabarin
1.2 km
Fort Louis
4.2 km
Sous-préfecture de Pointe-à-Pitre
6.2 km
Maison Petrelluzzi
5.7 km
Presbytère Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
6.4 km
Capitainerie de Pointe-à-Pitre
6.3 km
École maternelle Bébian
6.3 km
Plage de l'Anse Tabarin
1 km
Sentier du littoral de Saint-Félix
3.4 km
Saint Felix Beach
3.3 km
Anse du Mont
3.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Massabielle
5.9 km
Plage de Bas-du-Fort
3.9 km
Église Saint-Louis du Gosier
941 m
Villa Souques-Pagès
6.4 km
Externat Saint-Joseph-de-Cluny
6.4 km
Le Gosier (munisipyo)
840 m
Plage de Grand Baie
2.3 kmReviews
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