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Sands, sandy beaches, palm trees, coconut, colonial houses flanked by banana plantations, all those dreams come a reality. Guadeloupe is one and its riches are inexhaustible. Let’s turn to the islands: Grande Terre and beaches, Basse-Terre with the Soufriere and its national park, Les Saintes and its beautiful bay ideal for diving, Marie-Galante with his cane fields and mills, and Désirade wild.

A safe destination

If we can combine sun, relaxation and exotic with security, the likelihood of a successful trip increases substantially. Guadeloupe has this feature now become an important asset. No latent danger to report: no risk of coup (we are in the European Union), no hazard to the whims of leaders, not tourism “sexual” and virtually no crime (except for some small areas not very common).

A destination open all year

With sunshine throughout the year, an average temperature of 27 ° C and the absence of the season, how could it be otherwise? However, do not neglect some factors, especially the period from late August to late October: tropical storms, depressions, or worse, cyclones are often ahead.

An island so remote and so close to both

Guadeloupe has the status of department. This has many practical benefits in daily life: same currency, same language, same level of health. Il existe cependant quelques différences non négligeables. There are some significant differences.

A mosaic of landscapes

The islands of Guadeloupe is an archipelago. This facet of the unknown destination brings great wealth. Grande-Terre is a limestone plateau with “dreary” (hills) and small valleys. Basse-Terre presents the mountain’s highest of the Lesser Antilles, the Soufriere and dense tropical vegetation. Les Saintes form one of the most beautiful bays in the world and Marie-Galante and La Desirade are wild but very welcoming.

Outdoor activities in abundance

Water is everywhere: you can enjoy the sweetness and richness of its funds (diving), it relaxes (boat cruise), it lets off steam (fishing, windsurfing, surfing or even kite-surfing) we ventured (canyoning, quad, 4×4, horseback, etc. Green complete: from rivers in tropical forests by steep paths, one discovers a bonifierie (making coffee), a cacaotière or an old house into a fortress …

The “known-festival” made in Guadeloupe

Everything is an excuse to laugh, to dance, have fun. During your walks, excursions, you will certainly notice this trait of character. A bit of music, and there you go! The miracle cure against stress!