Before choosing where to stay in Guadeloupe, imagine the experience you’d like to have. Do you need to recharge your batteries? Take part in a wide range of sporting activities? Go out in the evening? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help you decide whether Grande-Terre or Basse-Terre<\/strong> is right for you, we’ve put together this guide. In just a few minutes, you’ll know which way to turn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re looking for idyllic beaches, you’ll love the postcard-perfect setting of Grande-Terre. Imagine fanning your toes on the fine sand. Plunge into water at just the right temperature to cool off in a crystal-clear turquoise lagoon. Everything you need to recharge your batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s not for nothing that Club Med and Pierre&Vacances can be found in this part of the island, considered more seaside and touristy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But you’ll find that Grande-Terre, nicknamed the “Little Britain of the West Indies”<\/em>, has plenty of surprises in store for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saint Fran\u00e7ois is one of the island’s most developed tourist centers. The town boasts luxury tourist facilities, an 18-hole golf course and a marina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here you’ll find beaches as beautiful as each other, such as Plage des Raisins Clairs. Here you can swim in complete safety, as the beautiful blue waters are protected by the crescent-shaped coral reef just offshore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can’t come to Grande-Terre without visiting Point-\u00e0-Pitre. It’s a city full of history, art and colonial style. Lose yourself in the town’s narrow streets and you’ll come across the Mus\u00e9e Saint-John Perse, then the church of Saint-Pierre et St Paul. Don’t miss the Place de la Victoire and the spice market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sainte-Anne, in the south of the island, also offers breathtaking beaches that invite you to relax. That said, if you’re a thrill-seeker, you can enjoy surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t miss Caravelle beach, one of Guadeloupe’s most famous beaches. You can explore the underwater world and coral sea by snorkelling. Then relax in the shade of the palm trees on the white sand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you like to party or simply enjoy a West Indian rum while listening to live music? In Grande-Terre, nothing could be easier than a trip to Gosier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 90% of the nightclubs are in Gosier, as are most of the hotel clubs on Grande-Terre. The most popular nightclubs are Olympia, DB9 and Zoo Rock Caf\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Basse-Terre is less touristy than Grande-Terre, and is better known for the Cascade aux \u00c9crevisses, the second chute du Carbet and the Soufri\u00e8re.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This part of the island is less built-up, and the large hotel complexes are few and far between, giving way to houses in a more local style that is just as charming and exotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And it’s true that a change of scenery is what characterizes Basse-Terre, with its mountain landscapes and lush natural surroundings that give it a generous jungle feel, with giant leaves, hot springs and waterfalls where you can bathe on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Caribbean coast, starting from Plage de Malendure in the commune of Bouillante, discover the Cousteau reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It boasts a magical underwater world, where you can observe angelfish, parrotfish, lionfish, sharks, octopus and turtles from kayaks, snorkelling, snorkelling and snorkelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The site takes its name from Captain Cousteau, who visited it and declared that it should be protected. It is a marine nature reserve, part of the Guadeloupe National Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are actually 3 Chutes du Carbet, but the second is the most popular. It is 110 meters high. It’s also the most accessible waterfall, with its wide, well-maintained paths. Allow 45 minutes for the round trip from the parking lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to spend a day away from the beaches and see Guadeloupe in a different light, this series of waterfalls on the inner slopes of the Soufri\u00e8re volcano will provide you with an unforgettable hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Along the coast and inland from Basse-Terre, discover tropical villages where time seems to stand still.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA few words about Grande-Terre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not-to-be-missed sites in Grande-Terre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The seaside resort par excellence: Saint Fran\u00e7ois<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Pointe-\u00e0-Pitre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sainte-Anne<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Le Gosier: enjoy the nightlife in Guadeloupe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Basse-Terre: outdoor activities in an exceptional natural setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not-to-be-missed sites in Basse-Terre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Cousteau reserve: a marvellous seabed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The second Chute du Carbet: a tropical paradise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The charm of Guadeloupe’s Creole villages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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