Why Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre?
Geography. Grande Terre has a much drier climate than Basse Terre. The vegetation is much less dense and less dense, the relief, meanwhile, is less rugged. Its coastline is made up of rocky shores but also white sand beaches protected by lagoons.
Where to stay to visit Basse-Terre?
If you have to stay in Basse Terre, I recommend Deshaies or Bouillante, which offers plenty of accommodation. Their geographical position allows you to shine well on Basse Terre and to quickly access Grande Terre.
What is the story of Guadalupe?
It is to them that Guadeloupe bears its name Karukéra, & quot; the island of beautiful waters & quot; in the Caribbean language. In November 1493, the Spanish navigator Christopher Columbus landed in Sainte-Marie, on the island he called Guadeloupe, in reference to the monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Extremadura.
Where is Guadeloupe in the world?
Where to stay in Guadalupe for a week?
For the first 3 nights of your week-long stay in Guadeloupe, I advise you to stay near Pointe-à-Pitre or Le Gosier. You will be able to discover Grande-Terre. To get to Pointe-a-Pitre from the airport, you need 20 minutes.
What is dangerous in Guadeloupe?
Criminal mortality there exceeds that of Marseilles or Corsica. The tourist is not afraid of anything, provided he respects certain rules. 42 is not (fortunately) the air temperature in the West Indies, but unfortunately the latest criminal mortality figure in Guadeloupe this year.
How to find accommodation in Guadeloupe?
In this case, it is therefore preferable to turn to rental ad sites between individuals. Leboncoin, Antilles Location, classified ads posted by Caribexpat members or even by Seloger.com, the choice is vast when it comes to finding offers of apartments for rent in Guadeloupe.
Where to go in Guadeloupe Basse-Terre or Haute-Terre?
Basse Terre is the “green” region of Guadeloupe, it’s a bit like the Reunion of Guadeloupe. It is located on a volcanic chain with the Soufrière volcano as its highest point. The landscapes are very varied: dense tropical vegetation, expanses of banana plantations, mountain ranges…
Where to sleep in Guadalupe Grande Terre?
What you will find in Grande-Terre Le Gosier, where most of the hotels on the island are located, Sainte Anne, a small town known for its beaches, and Saint François, one of the most important tourist centers in Guadeloupe, represent the most tourist areas of the region.
Where to stay in Guadalupe to see it all?
Basse-Terre Here, you must come and find accommodation if you are looking for calm. Saint-Claude, Basse-Terre, Trois-Rivières, Vieux Fort, Morne Rouge, Deshaies, Bouillante, Petit Bourg and Sainte-Rose are the largest municipalities.
Where is the best place in Guadalupe?
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES OF GUADELOUPE: WELCOME TO PARADISE!
- The mold.
- Hell’s Gate, Le Moule. …
- The Point of the Castles.
- Bois Jolan beach, between Pointe des Châteaux and Sainte-Anne.
- Raisins Clairs beach in Saint-Francois.
- Saint Francois.
- The island of Gosier, in the background.
- Laguna Porte d’Enfer, Anse Bertrand.
Where to go in Guadalupe to avoid Sargassum?
So to avoid the Sargassum from Guadeloupe you have to go to the west coast of Basse-Terre! Unfortunately, it is also the beaches that are subject to stronger currents which in turn make swimming more dangerous.
How to move to Guadeloupe?
The boat is the essential means of transport to move from one island to another. Whether you rented a car or not. The only problem is that many ports are not easily accessible without a car. There are, however, a few islands that can be easily visited, such as Île du Gosier.
What salary to live well in Guadeloupe?
Read also: Guadeloupeans earn an average of €2,448 net per month, or €29,377 net per year.