Îlet Sainte-Marie, Coastal islet near Sainte-Marie, Martinique, France.
Îlet Sainte-Marie extends over 0.043 square kilometers along the northeastern coast of Martinique, connected to the mainland by a natural sand formation.
The islet served as a strategic observation point for maritime activities in the Caribbean waters during the colonial development of Martinique.
The small island represents the natural heritage of Martinique, incorporating elements of French Caribbean traditions and maritime customs.
Visitors can access the islet by walking across the sand bridge during low tide between December and April when weather conditions permit.
The Office Nationale des Forêts maintains a walking path around the islet where Roseate Terns nest among zeolite crystal formations.
Location: Sainte-Marie
GPS coordinates: 14.78780,-60.98890
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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.
Jardin de Balata
17.1 km
Balata Garden
11.2 km
Château Dubuc
10.9 km
Phare de La Caravelle
11.6 km
Habitation Leyritz
14.6 km
Our Lady Church
15.8 km
Habitation Gradis
16.3 km
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Sainte-Marie
662 m
Observatoire du Morne des Cadets
18 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de la presqu'île de la Caravelle
11.4 km
Saint Hyacinth Church
8.8 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de L'Ajoupa-Bouillon
14.1 km
Plage de l'Anse Azerot
2.2 km
Domaine d'Emeraude
12.8 km
Église Sainte Jeanne d’Arc du Vert-Pré
10.8 km
Église de la Sainte-Trinité de La Trinité
6 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Basse-Pointe
16.3 km
Monument aux morts de Sainte-Marie
1.1 km
Cascade Didier
18.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation de Gros-Morne
8.7 km
Calvaire de Morne-Rouge
15.4 km
Église Saint-Denis de Fonds-Saint-Denis
16.3 km
Plage de l'Anse l'Étang
9.3 km
Monument aux morts de Saint-Joseph
14.6 km
Chapelle du domaine de Fonds-Saint-Jacques
2.4 km
Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique
9.6 km
Tombolo de Sainte-Marie
220 m
Habitation Pécoul
14.3 kmReviews
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