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What to See in Martinique
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Martinique has no sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Fort-de-France
The prefecture of Martinique has a small historic centre, though it is not a major tourist hotspot.
The prefecture of Martinique has a small historic centre, though it is not a major tourist hotspot.
Le Carbet
Surrounded by beautiful beaches, the town offers a few monuments, a Gauguin museum, a former sugar refinery, and a rum distillery that you can visit.
Surrounded by beautiful beaches, the town offers a few monuments, a Gauguin museum, a former sugar refinery, and a rum distillery that you can visit.
Le Diamant
In the southwest of Martinique, Le Diamant has a long beach facing the small island of Rocher du Diamant.
In the southwest of Martinique, Le Diamant has a long beach facing the small island of Rocher du Diamant.
Le François
On the east coast, the town is protected by a coral reef with beautiful marine life that can be explored by boat or diving. You can also visit Habitation Clément, a former sugar plantation.
On the east coast, the town is protected by a coral reef with beautiful marine life that can be explored by boat or diving. You can also visit Habitation Clément, a former sugar plantation.
Les Anses d'Arlet
The locality, on the southwest coast, is known for its beaches, diving, and, secondarily, its hot springs.
The locality, on the southwest coast, is known for its beaches, diving, and, secondarily, its hot springs.
Les Trois-Îlets
On the southern side of Fort-de-France Bay and connected to the prefecture by ferries, the town is geared towards tourism with its beaches, water activities, diving clubs, and a bit of nightlife.
On the southern side of Fort-de-France Bay and connected to the prefecture by ferries, the town is geared towards tourism with its beaches, water activities, diving clubs, and a bit of nightlife.
Saint-Pierre
This sub-prefecture at the foot of Mount Pelée still has remnants of its buildings destroyed during the 1902 volcanic eruption. It is also a site for wreck diving.
This sub-prefecture at the foot of Mount Pelée still has remnants of its buildings destroyed during the 1902 volcanic eruption. It is also a site for wreck diving.
Sainte-Anne
At the southernmost tip of Martinique. This is where the department's most beautiful beaches are located.
At the southernmost tip of Martinique. This is where the department's most beautiful beaches are located.
Sainte-Luce
The town is known for its beaches and especially its rum distillery, which offers tours.
The town is known for its beaches and especially its rum distillery, which offers tours.
Sainte-Marie
You can visit a rum distillery and hike in the surrounding area of this town on the northeast coast.
You can visit a rum distillery and hike in the surrounding area of this town on the northeast coast.
Natural Heritage
Mount Pelée
This still-active volcano became famous after its 1902 eruption destroyed the port of Saint-Pierre. You can hike in its surroundings.
This still-active volcano became famous after its 1902 eruption destroyed the port of Saint-Pierre. You can hike in its surroundings.
Martinique Regional Nature Park
The vast park covers nearly half of the department, particularly in its northern part.
The vast park covers nearly half of the department, particularly in its northern part.
Pitons du Carbet
A group of volcanic peaks with summits accessible via treks that are not always very easy.
A group of volcanic peaks with summits accessible via treks that are not always very easy.
Caravelle Peninsula
A nature reserve on the east coast with mangroves and sugarcane fields. You can hike here or enjoy its beaches.
A nature reserve on the east coast with mangroves and sugarcane fields. You can hike here or enjoy its beaches.
Trace Route
This is a scenic route of about thirty kilometers starting from Fort-de-France, which can also be explored on foot via parallel hiking trails.
This is a scenic route of about thirty kilometers starting from Fort-de-France, which can also be explored on foot via parallel hiking trails.
Petrified Savannah
A desert-like area that can be crossed on foot. It is located in the far south of the Sainte-Anne municipality.
A desert-like area that can be crossed on foot. It is located in the far south of the Sainte-Anne municipality.
Recommended
Mount Pelée
★★★ This still-active volcano became famous after its 1902 eruption destroyed the port of Saint-Pierre. You can hike in its surroundings.
Caravelle Peninsula
★★★ A nature reserve on the east coast with mangroves and sugarcane fields. You can hike here or enjoy its beaches.
Worth a look / Other
Le Carbet
★★ Surrounded by beautiful beaches, the town offers a few monuments, a Gauguin museum, a former sugar refinery, and a rum distillery that you…
Le Diamant
★★ In the southwest of Martinique, Le Diamant has a long beach facing the small island of Rocher du Diamant.
Le François
★★ On the east coast, the town is protected by a coral reef with beautiful marine life that can be explored by boat or diving. You can also…
Anses d'Arlet
★★ The locality, on the southwest coast, is known for its beaches, diving, and, secondarily, its hot springs.
Les Trois-Îlets
★★ On the southern side of Fort-de-France Bay and connected to the prefecture by ferries, the town is geared towards tourism with its beaches…
Martinique Regional Nature Park
★★ The vast park covers nearly half of the department, particularly in its northern part.
Pitons du Carbet
★★ A group of volcanic peaks with summits accessible via treks that are not always very easy.
Trace Route
★★ This is a scenic route of about thirty kilometers starting from Fort-de-France, which can also be explored on foot via parallel hiking…
Saint-Pierre (972)
★★ This sub-prefecture at the foot of Mount Pelée still has remnants of its buildings destroyed during the 1902 volcanic eruption. It is also…
Sainte-Anne (972)
★★ At the southernmost tip of Martinique. This is where the department's most beautiful beaches are located.
Fort-de-France
★ The prefecture of Martinique has a small historic centre, though it is not a major tourist hotspot.
Grand-Rivière
★ This is a charming fishing village at the northern tip of the island.
Balata Garden
★ A private botanical garden a few kilometres from Fort-de-France.
Le Marin
★ Nestled at the end of a bay, this is the main marina in Martinique.
Le Robert
★ A charming town on the east coast with opportunities for sea excursions.
Sainte-Luce
★ The town is known for its beaches and especially its rum distillery, which offers tours.
Sainte-Marie (972)
★ You can visit a rum distillery and hike in the surrounding area of this town on the northeast coast.
Petrified Savannah
★ A desert-like area that can be crossed on foot. It is located in the far south of the Sainte-Anne municipality.
Schoelcher
★ The locality borders Fort-de-France. You can swim at its beaches.
- Fort-de-France
- Sainte-Luce
- Schoelcher
- Balata Garden
- Mount Pelée
- Martinique Regional Nature Park
- Pitons du Carbet
- Caravelle Peninsula
- Trace Route
- Petrified Savannah
- Saint-Pierre (972)
- Sainte-Marie (972)
- Sainte-Anne (972)
- Grand-Rivière
- Le Carbet
- Le Diamant
- Le François
- Le Marin
- Le Robert
- Anses d'Arlet
- Les Trois-Îlets