Îlet Caret, Coral reef island in Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe.
This small Caribbean sandbank stretches 120 meters in length and 20 meters in width within the Grand Cul-de-sac Marin natural reserve.
In 1846, a fisherman named Brutus requested colonial authorities to maintain a lighthouse on the island in exchange for official recognition.
The island's name originates from loggerhead turtles, known locally as carettes, which traditionally selected this location for nesting purposes.
Visitors reach the island through boat services departing from Sainte-Rose port, requiring advance reservations and weather condition checks.
The sand formation moves approximately 12 meters northwest each year due to ocean currents and environmental factors affecting its shape.
Location: Sainte-Rose
GPS coordinates: 16.35580,-61.62720
Latest update: June 14, 2025 00:40
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.
Plage du Souffleur
12.7 km
Plage du Souffleur
12.5 km
Musée du rhum de Sainte-Rose
8 km
Habitation Routa
12.3 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Baie-Mahault
10.8 km
Cascade Garry
11.1 km
Église de la Sainte-Trinité de Lamentin
9.4 km
Monument aux morts de Baie-Mahault
10.6 km
Maison mortuaire de Lamentin
9.9 km
Trace des Contrebandiers
9.6 km
Hôtel de ville de Lamentin
9.4 km
Cascade de Bis
11.3 km
Justice de Paix
9.3 km
Écomusée créole Art
9.9 km
Square et monument aux morts de Lamentin
9.9 km
Presbytère de Lamentin
9.9 km
Marché couvert de Lamentin
9.5 km
Bloc gravé et polissoirs dans la rivière de la Ramée
10.2 km
Groupe scolaire de Lamentin
9.3 km
Plage de Babin
10.9 km
Pointe du Trou à Meynal
9.6 km
Plage des Amandiers
10.3 km
Maripa Beach
8.3 km
Plage Mambia
9.7 km
Port-Louis Lighthouse
12.2 km
Inconnue River
8.6 km
Plage d'Anse Vinty
10.7 km
Grand Cul-de-sac marin de la Guadeloupe
5.2 kmReviews
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