Tips & Tricks
La Plage de Grande Anse (near Deshaies, Basee-Terre) – located off of Route N2 near Deshaies on the northwest part of Basse-Terre, this is one of the best beaches in Guadeloupe. Because of that area’s natural beauty, various villas are located close by. Fortunately for visitors, a number of restaurants are also found within walking […]
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 […]
Open de Saint-François (Golf International de Saint-François,Ave. de l’Europe, Saint François, Grande-Terre) – this golf tournament (which is reputed to be the largest in the Caribbean) is held there every June, attracting 120 European pro golfers. It is organized by Canal + Events (a major sports TV channel in France). See its website for more […]
Plage des Galbas (Sainte-Anne, Grande-Terre) – this is a small beach by the town of Sainte-Anne that’s known for its local beachside nightspot “Bwa Galba
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
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.