Tips & Tricks
Fishing – if Jacques Cousteau spent a substantial amount of time off the waters of Guadeloupe, then the fishing here must be very good. There are various sports fishing outfits that visitors can hire for fishing expeditions here: Antilles Jet (http://www.antillesjet.com), Corail Bleu e.u.r.l (http://coralio.guadeloupe.pagesperso-orange.fr), Deshaies Fishing (www.deshaies-fishing.com), Joao Fishing (http://www.joaofishing.com/), Michel Pêche au Gros […]
Casino Le Gosier-les-Bains (43 Pointe de la Verdure, Le Gosier, Grande-Terre) – this is the major casino in Guadeloupe, offering games ranging from Black Jack to Roulette.
Raisins Clairs Beach (Route N4, Saint François) – this is one of Guadeloupe’s fine-sand beaches, with its long, ultrafine sandy shore and waters in beautiful shades of blue. Whether you prefer lazing about in the sun, playing with the fish, taking long strolls along the water’s edge, or enjoying a round of pétanque, your memories—and […]
La Cascade aux Écrevisses (Basse-Terre) — the name of this waterfall, which translates to “Waterfall of the Crayfish”, is a stunning waterfall located along the Route de la Traversée, toward the middle of Basse-Terre island. Another eco-tourist destination, visitors here swim in the shallow waters. However, because of its limited depth, people are advised not […]
Paintball Karukera (Route de Belair, Sainte-Marie, Capesterre-Belle-Eau) – located within the banana-growing areas of Plantation Grande Café, visitors can set up paintball teams and combat against one another. Prospective participants are advised to phone for current rates and hours: +590 86 33 06
La Plage Datcha (located off of Blvd. du Général de Gaulle/Route D119, Grande-Terre) – this is a popular beach, since it’s located just minutes from Pointe-a-Pitre.