10 Exciting Things to Do While in Martinique
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In the eastern Caribbean, you’ll find Martinique. You’ll find no shortage of pristine beaches, delicious French cuisine, and rugged scenery. If you’ll be heading out to this region, here are 12 exciting things to place on your to-do list.
1. Shop In Pointe du Bout
This resort region has streets lined with ice cream shops, cafés, and restaurants. When you’re done shopping, a ferry service can whisk you away across the bay to Anse Mitan where you can enjoy a drink, snorkel, or just soak up the sun.
2. Dive Off Diamond Rock
It is a volcanic mound that’s one of the best diving sites in Martinique. The rock is also known for its deep underwater caves and the abundance of fish, corals, and sponges that can be found beneath the water.
3. See the Black Sand Beach at Grand-Rivière
The black sand of this small fishing village is definitely a sight to be seen! This area is also full of charming seafood restaurants, as well as hiking trails for you to burn off those extra calories when you’re all done.
4. Shop for Herbs at the Grand Marche
Also known as the Spice Market, Grand Marche is the place to visit to find regional herbs you can’t find back at home. From from dried bois bandé, jerk seasoning, and the freshest cinnamon, you’ll definitely be in herb heaven (herb-en)!
5. Explore the History of Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre was the cultural center of Martinique up until Mount Pelée erupted and destroyed the town back in 1902. Nowadays, many of the ruins can still be viewed, like the old theater, and a row of single story houses.
6. Tour Musée de la Pagerie
Napoleon’s wife Josephine, was born in this Museum. This stone cottage has been restored and now includes some of her personal property, including love letters from the French Emperor and childhood artifacts.
7. Explore Gorges de la Falaise
This hike up will lead you to dazzling waterfalls and sparkling rivers that are great for swimming. Surrounded by thick forests, this is one of the most picturesque areas in all of Martinique.
8. Hike Through Caravelle Peninsula
Nature lovers can wander their way through rugged terrain next to the gorgeous coastline and the beautiful forest. At the end of the trail, you’ll find Tartane – a small beach known for having the best swells in Martinique.
9. Listen to Music at Le Carbet
This is said to be the landing site of Christopher Columbus back in 1502. Today, it’s a beachside venue where musicians can perform their songs for visitors and the locals. Enjoy the sunset while the music plays in the background!
10. Sip a Cocktail at Les Salines
These white sand beaches are located at the southern tip of Martinique. There’s no shortage of things to do here, from swimming to snorkeling. If you’re looking for some R&R, grab a rum punch, pull up a beach chair, and unwind!
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Marvelous Martinique - Beaches, Rum Distilleries, Hiking & Diving
Come explore the French Caribbean with us! Martinique is a unique island with a mix of French and Island culture. If you have the chance to visit - you won't want to miss it!
Airbnb in Gros-morne, Martinique
We found a charming Airbnb with incredible hosts who made our trip memorable. They are perfectly situated in the middle of the island, away from the highly populated tourist areas. Gros-Morne is just a one-hour drive to all corners of the island, and we definitely took advantage, exploring as much of Martinique as possible in just one week!
Mt Pelée
That’s right! We hiked the third deadliest volcano: Mt. Pelée. Pro-tip: start your hike early for the best views and for the least amount of crowds. Hike up to the caldera, around the caldera, and even into the Chinois cone if you still have the energy! Definitely plan to hike around the caldera for the best views over the ocean. After a successful hike, treat yourself to the island’s best ice cream: Ziouka Glaces in Le Carbet. Then, go for a dip in the refreshing waters—you earned it!
Anse Couleuvre
Martinique is an island, and therefore home to countless beaches! We spent one week driving around to find the best beaches, and we found our favorite to be Anse Couleuvre! A remote, black sand beach in the northernmost parts of Martinique, Anse Couleuvre was the least crowded! Navigating your way to this beach takes a bit of effort: a two hour drive from Les Trois-Îlets, and then a 15 minute hike to reach the beach. Trust us - it’s worth it!
Rum, rum, rum!
When in Martinique—take a rum tour! Martinique is home to more than 15 rum distilleries, most of them offering FREE rum tastings! Our favorite was Plantation St. James which includes beautiful grounds and an in-depth museum about the history of rum in Martinique. We highly recommend a visit - especially on a rainy day!
Scuba
Or as the French say, “Plongeé”! There are many dive sites, for which you can see diverse sea life! While we didn’t encounter any turtles, were told you can catch them in the early mornings at Anse Dufour. We saw colorful corals, and even some moray eels! There’s nothing like surrounding yourself in schools of fish to feel like you’ve entered another world.
Diamond Rock and Cap 110 Memorial
What’s a trip without a little bit of history? We visited the Cap 110 Memorial which honored the lives lost in a tragic shipwreck in the 1830s. The somber memorial is a lasting tribute, and offers views of the famous Diamond Rock.
Savanna of Petrifications
Looking for beautiful, vast scenery? Head to the petrified forests and hike to the edges of the world. You can spend hours hiking to remote beaches, away from the crowds. Bring enough sunblock and water, because there aren’t many places to hide from the sun.
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Destination la Martinique avec Exotismes
Destination la Martinique avec EXOTISMES.FR : vacances sur une île de rêve !
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Celle que l’on appelle aussi l’ “Ile aux Fleurs” ou “Madinina” possède tous les atouts pour séduire. Lorsque l’on découvre la Martinique, on est immédiatement séduit par la douceur des paysages, à la fois vallonnés et verdoyants, avec ses champs de canne à sucre et ses bananeraies à perte de vue, mais aussi par le contraste entre le turquoise du lagon et la végétation luxuriante.
La Martinique doit son nom à Christophe Colomb. Elle est située dans la mer des Caraïbes, au sein de l'arc volcanique des petites Antilles. Les petites Antilles forment une longue chaîne d'îles composée entre autre de la Guadeloupe, la Dominique, Sainte Lucie, et la Martinique.
La Martinique est la troisième plus grande île de cet archipel; son point culminant et la montagne Pelée, à plus de 1390m d'altitude. Comme pour les autres îles des Antilles, la Martinique est d'origine Volcanique.
La Martinique possède une faune et une flore sauvage riche et variée qui fera aussi bien le bonheur des plongeurs que des aventuriers. De nombreux sites sont à visiter en Martinique, ou si vous le préférez, vous pouvez simplement profiter du soleil, de la plage et de la mer en sirotant votre ti punch.
Exotismes, le tour opérator spécialiste de la Martinique vous propose les meilleures offres de séjour et de vacances à la Martinique. Nous disposons d'une offre d'hôtels variés vous permettant de réaliser un voyage qui conviendra le mieux à vos envies.
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Son soleil, ses plages , son volcan, sa végétation luxuriante, ses montagnes, rochers, chutes, la Guadeloupe a tant à offrir. visitons, la Soufriere, plage de malendure, les chutes du carbet, saut d'eau de matouba, la pointe des chateaux, plage de la douche, plage des raisins clairs, la porte d'enfer, ville de moule, pointe à Pitre, aquarium de pointe a pitre, fort fleur d'épée, plage de la datcha, la porte d'enfer, plage de la chapelle, marches des esclaves, petite terre, le saut d'acomat, plage de la petite anse, plage de la grande anse, cascade aux ecrevisses, parc des roches gravées,basse terre, fort louis delgres, plage caravelle, plage ste-annes, les saintes,si vous aimez mon video, svp, abonnez-vous et partagez, If you like my video please, like, share and subscribe for watch all my videos.
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4K Drone Footage MARTINIQUE [DJI Phantom 4]
The final 4K footage of my drone flights in Martinique (Caribbean) with my DJI Phantom 4; project finished and uploaded on 2018-01-07 - enjoy! :-)
Media data: This drone video (3:24min playtime) is an extraction of my 55.5GB Martinique 4K Drone Video Footage. Footage on Sale. For inquiries, contact me via E-Mail or my Facebook Page.
Martinique Drone Flight: Martinique is an insular region of France located in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of 1,128 square kilometres (436 sq mi) and a population of 385,551 inhabitants as of January 2013. Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. One of the Windward Islands, it is directly north of Saint Lucia, southeast of Greater Antilles, northwest of Barbados, and south of Dominica. [wikipedia]
Among others, you will see following places in Martinique by Drone: Fort-de-France, Les Trois-Ilets, Saint-Pierre, Le Diamant, Les Anses-d'Arlet, Sainte-Anne, Le Marin, Le Carbet, Saint-Luce, Le Lamentin, Le Vauclin, Schoelcher, Le Robert, Grand'Riviere, Jardin de Balata, Fort Saint Louis, La Savane, St. Louis Cathedral, Paris Basilica
Video taken with the DJI Phantom 4 Drone in March 2017
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Face à la baie du Robert une villa mêlant tradition et modernisme
3 chambres climatisées, Wifi Piscine vue mer jusqu'à 6 personnes
Un lieu paisible, loin des sentiers battus, idéal pour rayonner sur toute la Martinique
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Un savant jeu de poutres apparentes donne aux pièces une respiration élancée et géométrique.
Lumineuse, ouvrant largement sur l'extérieur, elle fait cohabiter harmonieusement la vie commune de la journée et la tranquillité des trois chambres grâce à une judicieuse conception de l'espace : deux lieux comme deux petites villas reliées par une coursive.
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A l'ombre d'un arbre du voyageur qui déploie ses palmes, la piscine entourée d'un large deck invite à la détente.
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- Terrasse en bois avec salle à manger sous tonnelle et barbecue
- 4 pièces : salon-salle à manger
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- 2 salles de bain et WC indépendant..
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Top reasons to visit Martinique in 2015/2016
New non-stop flights to Fort-de-France from Baltimore/BWI, Boston/BOS and New York/JFK - starting Dec. 3, 2015 through the winter. New hotels and villas to enjoy, great French & Creole restaurants. See what a resident American has to say.