Are you planning a trip to Guadeloupe, or are you already on the island and wondering what to see and do? Guadeloupe is full of places to discover, from must-sees to hidden treasures! Hiking, land or water-based activities, at sea or in the river, there's something for everyone.
Favorites
- Guided ascent of the Soufrière volcano (to discover the active part of the volcano, an area closed to the public)
- The Carbet Falls
- The Saintes archipelago (especially the island of Terre-de-Haut)
- The Act Memorial (dedicated to the history, heritage and memory of the slave trade, slavery and its abolition)
- La pointe des Châteaux
- Diving at Réserve Cousteau
- Vieux Fort lighthouse
Hiking
- Climbing the Soufrière volcano
- Hike to Galion Falls
- The Blue Basin
- La cascade Paradis
- Porte d'Enfer
- La Trace Victor Hugues
Activities and visits
- Canyoning
- Scuba diving
- Surf
- Kayak
- The different distilleries (Bologne, Longueteau, Damoiseau, Montebello....)
- Deshaies Botanical Garden
- Le Jardin de Valombreuse
- Mamelles zoological park
Beaches and hot springs to discover
- Grande Anse de Trois-Rivières and its black sand
- The Dolé hot baths in Gourbeyre
- Les Bains Jaunes in Saint-Claude, a sulphurous pool at the foot of the volcano
- A trip to Bouillante to see the turtles
- Hot springs at Bouillante
- The Deshaies pearl with caramel-colored sand
- Grande Anse in Deshaies and its 2km of caramel-coloured sand
- Pain de Sucre in Terre-de-Haut, a veritable aquarium
- Raisins Clairs beach in Saint-François
- Plage du Souffleur in Port Louis
And so much more... Guadeloupe has so much to offer!