Porte d'Enfer, Natural bay in Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe, France.
The bay features high limestone cliffs that stretch along the coastline, creating a natural inlet where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shore.
The site received its name after a stone arch connecting two cliffs collapsed during the earthquake of 1843, altering the landscape permanently.
Local narratives tell of Madame Coco, who according to folklore made an unfulfilled agreement with supernatural forces near these cliffs.
Visitors can access the bay via road D122, with parking available near Restaurant Chez Coco and a path leading down to the sandy beach.
The bay marks the starting point of an 11-kilometer coastal trail that passes through natural formations including the Trou Man Coco rock formation.
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.48944,-61.44139
Latest update: March 23, 2025 06:25
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.
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Plage du Souffleur
12.3 km
Ancienne prison à Petit Canal
13.3 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Moule
20.4 km
Le Piton
1.4 km
Église Saint-André de Morne-à-l'Eau
17.8 km
Grande Falaise
2.3 km
Monument aux morts de Petit-Canal
13.3 km
Baie Du Moule
18.6 km
Monument aux morts d'Anse-Bertrand
7.4 km
Ravine du Nord-Ouest
18.8 km
Plage de Babin
18.9 km
Pointe De La Petite Vigie
6.6 km
Station balnéaire d'Anse Bertrand
7.8 km
Plage de Pointe Sable
13.5 km
Grotte de l'anse Castalia
4.7 km
Port-Louis Lighthouse
12.7 km
Trou à Man Lwi
6 km
Les Marches des Esclaves
13.4 km
Trou Madame Coco
129 m
Plage de l'Anse Maurice
11.3 km
Plage de la Porte d'Enfer
364 m
Plage de l'Anse Laborde
6.4 km
Plage de la Chapelle
8.1 km
Plage de l'Anse Colas
9.2 km
Anse Laborde Beach
6.4 km
Plage d'Antigues
12 km
Plage de l'Anse des Corps
9.1 kmReviews
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