Must-SeeLes Saintes
About 16 miles away
A cluster of small islands off Guadeloupe, with one of the world's loveliest bays, a hilltop fort and a sleepy village of scooters and fishing boats.
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Guadeloupe National Park
The rainforest heart of Basse-Terre, with the La Soufrière volcano to climb, the triple Carbet Falls and the Cousteau marine reserve offshore.
- Best Time to Go
- Dec–May
Our full guide to Guadeloupe National Park is being written. It's on the Guadeloupe list as Must-See.
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Worth a DetourDeshaies
About 17 miles away
A west-coast fishing village near the golden sands of Grande Anse, with a botanical garden, and the setting of TV's Death in Paradise.
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Worth a DetourSaint-François
About 29 miles away
A marina town near Guadeloupe's eastern tip, with lagoon beaches, ferries to the outer islands and the wild cliffs of Pointe des Châteaux.
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