last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in Guadeloupe
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Guadeloupe has no sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Basse Terre
Basse-Terre
The town shares its name with the island and is the capital of Guadeloupe. You can see some beautiful historic buildings here.
The town shares its name with the island and is the capital of Guadeloupe. You can see some beautiful historic buildings here.
Bouillante
With the proximity of the Cousteau Reserve and the Pigeon Islets, the town has become the diving capital of Guadeloupe.
With the proximity of the Cousteau Reserve and the Pigeon Islets, the town has become the diving capital of Guadeloupe.
Deshaies
This small coastal commune in the northwest boasts one of Guadeloupe’s most beautiful beaches, Grande Anse.
This small coastal commune in the northwest boasts one of Guadeloupe’s most beautiful beaches, Grande Anse.
Trois Rivières
This large village is home to the Archaeological Park of the Petroglyphs and its remnants of the Arawak civilization.
This large village is home to the Archaeological Park of the Petroglyphs and its remnants of the Arawak civilization.
Natural Heritage
Carbet Falls
These three waterfalls in Guadeloupe National Park are the most visited site in the entire department.
These three waterfalls in Guadeloupe National Park are the most visited site in the entire department.
Caribbean Mountains
Located in the south of the island, this pretty forested area offers some hiking opportunities.
Located in the south of the island, this pretty forested area offers some hiking opportunities.
Guadeloupe National Park
This rugged forest park is home to the Soufrière volcano and the Carbet waterfalls. Hiking is available here.
This rugged forest park is home to the Soufrière volcano and the Carbet waterfalls. Hiking is available here.
Cousteau Reserve
This marine reserve is part of the municipality of Bouillante, on the west coast. You can go diving here.
This marine reserve is part of the municipality of Bouillante, on the west coast. You can go diving here.
Grande Terre
Le Gosier
A few kilometres from Pointe-à-Pitre, Gosier is the liveliest seaside resort in the department, with its beaches. The town also boasts an 18th-century fort.
A few kilometres from Pointe-à-Pitre, Gosier is the liveliest seaside resort in the department, with its beaches. The town also boasts an 18th-century fort.
Le Moule
A few historic monuments, a rum distillery, beaches, and great spots for surfing or diving on the east coast.
A few historic monuments, a rum distillery, beaches, and great spots for surfing or diving on the east coast.
Pointe-à-Pitre
The economic hub and, along with its neighbors, the largest urban area in Guadeloupe (though not its capital). It offers various historical architectural landmarks and several small museums to explore.
The economic hub and, along with its neighbors, the largest urban area in Guadeloupe (though not its capital). It offers various historical architectural landmarks and several small museums to explore.
Saint-François
This fishing port has become, with its beaches, a major tourist destination with numerous hotels and one of the departure points for the neighboring islands.
This fishing port has become, with its beaches, a major tourist destination with numerous hotels and one of the departure points for the neighboring islands.
Sainte-Anne
A seaside resort on the southern coast of Grande Terre with lovely beaches like those at La Caravelle or Bois-Jolan.
A seaside resort on the southern coast of Grande Terre with lovely beaches like those at La Caravelle or Bois-Jolan.
Natural Heritage
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marine Bay
Between Basse Terre and Grande Terre, this bay with its islands, diving spots, beaches, and mangroves is a nature reserve that can be explored by boat. It’s also home to many birds.
Between Basse Terre and Grande Terre, this bay with its islands, diving spots, beaches, and mangroves is a nature reserve that can be explored by boat. It’s also home to many birds.
Pointe des Châteaux
This much-visited peninsula on the east of Grande Terre offers beautiful landscapes and beaches.
This much-visited peninsula on the east of Grande Terre offers beautiful landscapes and beaches.
Pointe de la Grande Vigie
This is the northernmost point of Guadeloupe, featuring cliffs up to 80 metres high and offering a great panorama of the neighboring islands.
This is the northernmost point of Guadeloupe, featuring cliffs up to 80 metres high and offering a great panorama of the neighboring islands.
La Désirade
La Désirade
The island shares its name with its only commune. It offers some beautiful panoramas of beaches and cliffs, as well as the ruins of a leper colony and a maritime cemetery.
The island shares its name with its only commune. It offers some beautiful panoramas of beaches and cliffs, as well as the ruins of a leper colony and a maritime cemetery.
Petite-Terre Islands
Between Grande Terre and La Désirade, these two small uninhabited islands are home to birds and iguanas within a nature reserve.
Between Grande Terre and La Désirade, these two small uninhabited islands are home to birds and iguanas within a nature reserve.
Les Saintes
Terre-de-Bas
The larger of the two Îles des Saintes (as well as a commune), with its small villages and beaches.
The larger of the two Îles des Saintes (as well as a commune), with its small villages and beaches.
Terre de Haut
The second island of Les Saintes, with municipal status, boasts one of the most beautiful bays in the Antilles and several beaches. You can hike there and visit the ruins of Fort Napoléon.
The second island of Les Saintes, with municipal status, boasts one of the most beautiful bays in the Antilles and several beaches. You can hike there and visit the ruins of Fort Napoléon.
Marie-Galante
Grand Bourg
It is the main village on the island, which has three in total. It is home to several beaches, two rum distilleries, and the Habitation Murat with its ecomuseum.
It is the main village on the island, which has three in total. It is home to several beaches, two rum distilleries, and the Habitation Murat with its ecomuseum.
Saint-Louis
Beaches and hiking trails make this one of the ports of entry to the island, along with Grand Bourg.
Beaches and hiking trails make this one of the ports of entry to the island, along with Grand Bourg.
Recommended
Carbet Falls
★★★ These three waterfalls in Guadeloupe National Park are the most visited site in the entire department.
Guadeloupe National Park
★★★ This rugged forest park is home to the Soufrière volcano and the Carbet waterfalls. Hiking is available here.
La Soufrière
★★★ This is Guadeloupe's famous active volcano. You can easily reach its summit on a hike.
Terre de Haut
★★★ The second island of Les Saintes, with municipal status, boasts one of the most beautiful bays in the Antilles and several beaches. You can…
Worth a look / Other
Deshaies
★★ This small coastal commune in the northwest boasts one of Guadeloupe’s most beautiful beaches, Grande Anse.
La Désirade (971)
★★ The island shares its name with its only commune. It offers some beautiful panoramas of beaches and cliffs, as well as the ruins of a leper…
Grand Bourg
★★ It is the main village on the island, which has three in total. It is home to several beaches, two rum distilleries, and the Habitation…
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marine Bay
★★ Between Basse Terre and Grande Terre, this bay with its islands, diving spots, beaches, and mangroves is a nature reserve that can be…
Gosier
★★ A few kilometres from Pointe-à-Pitre, Gosier is the liveliest seaside resort in the department, with its beaches. The town also boasts an…
Le Moule
★★ A few historic monuments, a rum distillery, beaches, and great spots for surfing or diving on the east coast.
Pointe de la Grande Vigie
★★ This is the northernmost point of Guadeloupe, featuring cliffs up to 80 metres high and offering a great panorama of the neighboring…
Pointe des Châteaux
★★ This much-visited peninsula on the east of Grande Terre offers beautiful landscapes and beaches.
Cousteau Reserve
★★ This marine reserve is part of the municipality of Bouillante, on the west coast. You can go diving here.
Saint-François (971)
★★ This fishing port has become, with its beaches, a major tourist destination with numerous hotels and one of the departure points for the…
Sainte-Anne (971)
★★ A seaside resort on the southern coast of Grande Terre with lovely beaches like those at La Caravelle or Bois-Jolan.
Basse-Terre (971)
★ The town shares its name with the island and is the capital of Guadeloupe. You can see some beautiful historic buildings here.
Bouillante
★ With the proximity of the Cousteau Reserve and the Pigeon Islets, the town has become the diving capital of Guadeloupe.
Petite-Terre Islands
★ Between Grande Terre and La Désirade, these two small uninhabited islands are home to birds and iguanas within a nature reserve.
Valombreuse Gardens
★ A botanical park located near the town of Petit-Bourg.
Caribbean Mountains
★ Located in the south of the island, this pretty forested area offers some hiking opportunities.
Pointe-à-Pitre
★ The economic hub and, along with its neighbors, the largest urban area in Guadeloupe (though not its capital). It offers various historical…
Saint-Louis (971)
★ Beaches and hiking trails make this one of the ports of entry to the island, along with Grand Bourg.
Sainte-Rose (971)
★ A commune in northern Basse Terre known for diving and water sports.
Terre-de-Bas
★ The larger of the two Îles des Saintes (as well as a commune), with its small villages and beaches.
Trois-Rivières (971)
★ This large village is home to the Archaeological Park of the Petroglyphs and its remnants of the Arawak civilization.