Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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
Golf International de Saint-François (Avenue de l’Europe, Saint François, Grande-Terre) — this is a stunning seaside 18-hole golf course (open since 1978, and designed by Trent Jones). It’s located at the southeastern end of Grande-Terre island. There is a club house and restaurant within the property. Those interested in playing here are advised to […]
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 […]
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.
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