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My favorite photos from Guadeloupe

Last updated on July 26, 2016 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

  

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Guadeloupe is one of the French Caribbean islands. It is very diverse with a flat land and pristine beaches in Grande Terre, volvanos and tropical forest in Basse Terre as well as abondant wildlife. Here are my favorite photos from my week around the Guadeloupean islands.

My 10 best photos of Guadeloupe

1. Souffleur Beach

Why I love this photo

It is very moody and I love how we can see the wave in action

The location behind

Souffleur beach is located on the north west coast of Grande Terre island with views over Basse Terre.

More photos and information on the post: ​Souffeur beach

Best photo Guadeloupe: Souffleur beach

2. Guadeloupean Iguana

Why I love this photo

It feels confident in is natural environment

The location behind

This iguana was spotted at La Caravelle beach but they can be found all around the Guadeloupe islands

More photos and information on the post: ​La Caravelle Beach

Best photo Guadeloupe: Iguana

3. Petit Havre

Why I love this photo

It really looks like we sailed to a deserted islands... feeling like Robinson Crusoe

The location behind

This is one of the Petit Havre Beach on Grande Terre. This one is isolated and stunning.

More photos and information on the post: ​Petit Havre Beaches

Best photo Guadeloupe: Petit Havre beach

4. Petite Terre

Why I love this photo

The big catamarans, the palm trees and the reef... the perfect picture for a perfect day

The location behind

Petite terre is a combination of 2 small islands protected for their flora and fauna. Good to see lemon sharks and huge turtles

More photos and information on the post: ​Petite Terre islands

Best photo Guadeloupe: Petit Terre islands

5. La Caravelle beach

Why I love this photo

Typical postcard for the Caribbeans

The location behind

La Caravelle beach is the club Med one but also accessible to the public. It is a stunning white sand beach with turquoise waters.

More photos and information on the post: ​La Caravelle Beach

Best photo Guadeloupe: la Caravelle Beach

6. Hell Gate

Why I love this photo

It gives you an idea as to why it is called Hell Gate

The location behind

Hell gate is a long cove in the Nortern end of the Grande Terre east coast. The quiet waters of the lagoon become raging waves as we walk closer to the mouth

More photos and information on the post: ​Hell Gate

Best photo Guadeloupe: Hell Gate

7. Grande Anse beach

Why I love this photo

It has it all, the boat, the swimmers, the waves and the reflection of the sunset!

The location behind

Grande Anse beach, Basse Terre island, is home to golden sand and huge waves. Good swimmers only

More photos and information on the post: ​Grande Anse Beach

Best photo Guadeloupe: Grande Anse beach

8. Tropical Forest

Why I love this photo

I think it translates well the modd of the place, with the lush wet forest that looks like it is closing down on you

The location behind

Basse Terre is covered in a lot of tropical forest. This is the path to the second Carbet waterfall

More photos and information on the post: ​Hiking in the tropical forest

Best photo Guadeloupe: Tropical forest

9. Castles' Headland

Why I love this photo

I can still feel the power of the waves when looking at this one

The location behind

This is taken at 'Pointe des chateaux', one of the most famous places in Guadeloupe. Big waves crashing on stunning rocks, what is there not to love?

More photos and information on the post: ​Castle's headland

Best photo Guadeloupe: Castle Headland

10. Dolphin jumping

Why I love this photo

The light is not good but the timing was perfect 🙂

The location behind

This one taken during a whale watching tour departing from Basse Terre island. We did not see any whales but foudn a dolphin pod

More photos and information on the post: ​Whale watching tour

Best photo Guadeloupe: dolphin

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