Porte d'Enfer, Natural bay in Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe, France.
Porte d'Enfer is a bay in Anse-Bertrand with high limestone cliffs that rise dramatically along the coastline and frame a natural inlet. Clear water meets fine sand on a peaceful beach enclosed by these steep rock walls.
The site takes its name from a stone arch connecting two cliff faces that collapsed during an 1843 earthquake. This natural disaster permanently altered the landscape and shaped the location's identity.
The name refers to a stone arch that once connected two cliff faces before it disappeared. Local stories speak of supernatural encounters along this rugged stretch of coastline.
The bay can be reached via road D122 with parking available near Restaurant Chez Coco, from where a path descends to the beach. The water and rocks are best explored during calm weather conditions.
A 11-kilometer coastal trail begins here and passes through natural rock formations including Trou Man Coco. This path connects several wild bays and offers views of rare rock patterns and seascapes.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
