Guadalupe is part of the archipelago of Guadeloupe, which also includes the islands of St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Les Saintes, La Désirade and Marie-Galante. The island, shaped like a butterfly, keeps in its 1,367 km2 magnificent rain forests, stunning waterfalls, white beaches and picturesque villages to stroll. The two wings of the island are linked by a bridge that passes over the Rivière Salée. To the east, is Grande-Terre, with long beaches, hills, cane fields, good resorts and economic capital, Pointe-à-Pitre. To the west, Basse-Terre is where you'll find tropical forests, mountains and diving spots. And both sides will find a tasty cuisine and an ideal temperature that contribute to a perfect trip at any time of year.Here speak French, drink rum, read Le Monde and dance to the beat of drums. The inhabitants of this corner of the Lesser Antilles are like the island itself: a succession of contrasts. Grande Terre markets, beaches and cliffs Grande Terre is the right wing of the island and although its name makes you believe otherwise is flatter than Basse Terre. Le Raizet airport is only 3 km from Pointe-à-Pitre, the commercial nerve center. The indoor market, next to Plaza de la Victoria, shows the essence of Guadalupe: the smell of spices, fresh fish, exotic fruits, rum and
women plump Madras played with hats ...The N-4 binds this lively city with the Riviera, around Saint Anne and Saint François, fishing villages transformed into resorts for its spectacular beaches with palm trees, especially that of La Caravelle and Raisins Clairs. After the dip, continue along the same road, dotted with sugar mills, to the Pointe des Chateaux, where the onslaught of the sea has shaped the rocks in the form of castles. It is worth getting here early and just at dawn. Then follows the N-5 and head to Le Moule, with its typical wooden houses painted in pink and green and traditional lolos (grocery stores).
If you want to see dizzying cliffs, N-8 will take you to Pointe de la Grande Vigie, where the Atlantic crashes against the rocks 80 meters below your feet. Walk along the Sentier des Douaniers, a footpath that runs along the northwest coast, and enjoy the scenery (you have 4 hours ahead.)
By boat, from island to island
If you want to visit the island of Marie-Galante, from Port Autonomne boats leave every day (company Brudey Frères, 33 € round trip). Once there, rent a car in the port (Mad Sun 0 0 590 97 76 58. One day, € 69.60) and whole recórrela; see farmers hand cutting sugar cane. Enjoy the beach Feuillere and Folle Anse, just behind the only hotel there, The Cohoba (Grand Bourg. 97 50 50. The double, 130 €).
From Marie-Galante, the Iguana Ferry (18 €) will leave you in Terre-de-Haut, one of the two islands of Les Saints, and the liveliest of the islands. Here are banned cars and walking or renting a scooter. Go up to Fort Napoleon (3.50 €), and if you decide to spend the night, Les Petits Saints (La Savane. 99 50 99. Double: 9 €) is a strange hotel with antiques for sale and art gallery. For 12 € (round trip) another ferry will take you to Terre-de-Bas, with 800 inhabitants, mostly fishermen. Vala Brothers (99 84 24) excursions around the island for 7 €.
Rum, coffee, flowers ...
You may seem visits for foreigners, but are not. You find them if you want depth Guadalupe. You'll love traveling on a tractor planting bananas Grand Café (Siantar-Marie Belair. Capesterre Belle-Eau. 86 33 06. Admission: 10 €). If you prefer rum, at Domaine de Severin (Cadet Sainte-Rose. 28 91 86. Admission: € 5.50) you can buy rum from 50 ° (from 5.90 €). Log in La Maison du Café Grivelière (V
ieux-Habitants. 98 63 06) costs 40 €, guided tour, lunch and coffee tasting.At Le Jardin Créole (St. Rose. 28 67 98. Admission: 6 €) grow mangos, porcelain roses, heliconias ... and all plants you can imagine.
Population
A small population of fishermen lived near a creek at Camp East on the east coast, but now the camp is abandoned. At the southern end, the Melpomene Cove, is a weather station. The site is called Campamento Sur. There is a small airstrip near the center of the island.
In 2005, INEGI reported a town called Guadalupe Island, which is mostly inhabited by fishermen in the region as well as Isla Guadalupe Military Camp, which safeguards its sovereignty.
Population
A small population of fishermen lived near a creek at Camp East on the east coast, but now the camp is abandoned. At the southern end, the Melpomene Cove, is a weather station. The site is called Campamento Sur. There is a small airstrip near the center of the island.
In 2005, INEGI reported a town called Guadalupe Island, which is mostly inhabited by fishermen in the region as well as Isla Guadalupe Military Camp, which safeguards its sovereignty.
A small population of fishermen lived near a creek at Camp East on the east coast, but now the camp is abandoned. At the southern end, the Melpomene Cove, is a weather station. The site is called Campamento Sur. There is a small airstrip near the center of the island.
In 2005, INEGI reported a town called Guadalupe Island, which is mostly inhabited by fishermen in the region as well as Isla Guadalupe Military Camp, which safeguards its sovereignty.
d the organization of photo safaris, while enjoying quiet walks along its paths.