Guadeloupe Travel Guide

Guadeloupe – one of the French islands in the Caribbean, is an archipelago.  A collection of five islands, Guadeloupe includes the main islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre along with the smaller islands of Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and the Îles des Saintes.  With history influenced by Indian, African, and French traditions, Guadeloupe is rich in culture as well as beautiful natural sites!  Dedicated to preserving the natural terrain, residents of Guadeloupe strive to protect the island’s resource and keep the unspoiled landscape the way that it is.  

These beautiful islands have something for everyone.  Beautiful beaches where sunbathing and strolling along the shore are exciting pastimes to engage in, water sports that are considered the best in the world, historic forts replete with dungeons and battlements to explore, and Creole cuisine, unlike anything that you’ve tasted elsewhere.  Guadeloupe is the total package and offers much to even the most seasoned of travelers.  

If you have always wanted to dive, Guadeloupe is the perfect place to learn.  Crystal clear waters that are protected as part of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin Nature Reserve surround the island.  Considered to offer some of the best diving in the world, Guadeloupe offers interesting dives that will introduce newbies to the wonder of the world below and challenge experts to use their skills.  The array of tropical fish will amaze you as will the clarity of the water and the feeling of peace that envelope you as you glide.  You won’t believe how easily you can see the wonders of the deep; exploring the world under the sea is a heady rush.

Surrounded by waters from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Guadeloupe is perfectly positioned for a diver’s wonderland.

Other water sports can be enjoyed as well, such as Jet Skiing along the surface of the water, taking a catamaran out, snorkeling, and good, old-fashioned sunbathing.  UNESCO designated Guadeloupe as a biosphere reserve. The beautiful greenery that is abundant in Guadeloupe is a matter of pride for the islanders. Nature lovers can spend hours interacting with the beautiful flora and fauna.  

Food is a tradition on the island.  Effectively mixing French cuisine with Caribbean practices yields a unique style of food that visitors can’t get enough of. Try island favorites like clam blaff or conch stew. Sample the homegrown produce available at farmer’s markets and taste the difference in the quality and flavor of the food. Take a tour of one of Guadeloupe’s nine rum distilleries and sample the national drink yourself.

Enjoy Guadeloupe. In this lovely archipelago, anyone can find the perfect activity to get involved in. Let yourself go. Truly embody the meaning of the word vacation in Guadeloupe.

See the island in as much depth as you would like.  Whatever you choose, there is something sure to tickle your fancy.