Savane des Pétrifications, Protected natural site in southern Martinique, French Caribbean.
The Savane des Petrifications presents a stark desert-like terrain with yellow, red, and black polychrome jasper blocks covering bare ground near Sainte Anne.
This geological formation emerged from ancient volcanic activity, connecting with the Caravelle Peninsula to shape Martinique's current geographical configuration over millions of years.
The Table du Diable, a prominent rock formation emerging from the sea near the site, holds deep connections to numerous local folklore tales.
The 5-kilometer hiking trail starts from Salines Beach parking lot, requiring proper walking shoes and water supplies for the two-hour round trip.
Despite its location on a tropical island, this protected area displays an unexpected arid landscape with minimal vegetation and multicolored mineral formations.
GPS coordinates: 14.40110,-60.85760
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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.
Plage des Salines
2.4 km
Plage de l'Anse Figuier
8.6 km
Plage de Grande Anse des Salines
2.4 km
Écomusée de Martinique
8.6 km
Anse Figuier
8.7 km
Église Saint-Étienne du Marin
7.8 km
Église Notre-Dame de Sainte-Anne
4.5 km
Plage de Pointe Marin
6.1 km
Stade En Camée
10.8 km
Anse Corps de Garde
11.6 km
Réserve naturelle nationale des îlets de Sainte-Anne
3.1 km
Plage Fond Banane
12.1 km
Plage de Gros Raisin
10.4 km
Riviere-Pilote's market
10.7 km
Plage de l'Anse Michel
5.3 km
Plage de Pont Café
11 km
Plage du Cap Macré
9.4 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Rivière-Pilote
10.8 km
Cap Macré Beach
9.4 km
Plage de l'Îlet Chevalier
4.7 km
Plage d'Anse Grosse Roche
10.4 km
Étang des Salines
3.1 km
Église Sainte-Lucie de Sainte-Luce
10.1 km
Chapelle de la Vierge des Marins
11 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette de Sainte-Anne
4.4 km
Chapelle du Petit Îlet Duprey
7.4 km
Plage de l'Anse Caritan
4.3 km
Plage de l'Anse aux Bois
5.9 kmReviews
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