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Guadeloupe Destinations – Guide, Map, Things to do, Photos…

Welcome to the Guadeloupe Travel Guide! Located in the Caribbean islands, the Guadeloupe destinations offer history, lush rainforest, dreamy beaches and a volcano.  In this online guide, discover in photos the various things to do and places to visit, including two maps of Guadeloupe. The detailed information and tips for some of the best destinations should help you plan your own trip.

MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TIME IN GUADELOUPE!

Guadeloupe Destinations - caribbean islands Travel Guide
TRAVEL GUIDE CONTENT
GENERAL - GUADELOUPE 
MAP OF GUADELOUPE 
PLANNING & PREPARING YOU TRIP TO GUADELOUPE
GUADELOUPE DESTINATIONS - GRANDE TERRE ISLAND
GUADELOUPE DESTINATIONS - BASSE TERRE ISLAND
OTHER ISLAND DESTINATIONS IN GUADELOUPE

Each post includes info, planning tips and many pictures to help you decide if the location makes it on your plan!


GENERAL - GUADELOUPE 

Guadeloupe has been ranked as a top place to go in 2016 by the New York Times. Below are photos of destinations and beaches that will convince you why it deserves to be on the list.

best of photos Guadeloupe islands caribbean

Best photos from Guadeloupe

Best Beaches Guadeloupe - photos map practical information

Best Guadeloupe Beaches


MAP OF GUADELOUPE 

Below is a map of Guadeloupe and the approximate locations of destinations to discover. Notice that all the Guadeloupe places listed below are numbered.
You can also find a map with more beaches in the post Best Beaches.

Map of Guadeloupe islands - destinations and things to do

PLANNING & PREPARING YOU TRIP TO GUADELOUPE

This section includes links to general articles about visiting Guadeloupe: advice to help you plan, prepare and pack for you trip.

Planning your trip to Guadeloupe islands

Planning your trip to Guadeloupe

Prepare pack trip Guadeloupe

Prepare & pack for a trip to Guadeloupe

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GUADELOUPE DESTINATIONS - GRANDE TERRE ISLAND

Grande Terre is the large island on the east side of Guadeloupe. It is rather flat with many beautiful beaches and stunning cliffs at each tip. From there you can also take a boat to the small islands of Petite Terre with protected flora and fauna.

Below are some of the things you can do, places to visit with some of the best destinations:

Guide to Petit Havre beach, Guadeloupe

Beaches: Petit-Havre

#6​

Guide to La Caravelle Beach, Guadeloupe

Beach: La Caravelle

#7​

Raisins Clairs Beach, Guadeloupe

Beach: Raisins Clairs

#8​

Guide to Petite Terre, Guadeloupe

Tour: Petite-Terre via Catamaran

#13​

Guide to Pointe des chateaux, Guadeloupe

Pointe des Chateaux (Castles Headland)

#9​

Porte d'Enfer, Grande- Terre, Guadeloupe

Porte d'enfer (Hell gate)

#10​

Pointe de la Grande Vigie Grande Terre island Guadeloupe

Pointe de la Vigie

#11​

Guide to Guadeloupe islands Souffleur Beach

Beach: Souffleur

#12​


GUADELOUPE DESTINATIONS - BASSE TERRE ISLAND

Basse Terre is the West island of Guadeloupe which is the volcanic and mostly covered by rainforest. Paradise for hikers, it also offers stunning beaches with orange and black sand.  

Below are some of the things you can do, some of the best destinations:

Grande Anse Beach Guadeloupe Basse Terre island

Beach: Grande Anse

#1​

whale & dolphin watching tour Guadeloupe

Tour: Whale watching

#2​

Cacao House Guadeloupe islands Basse Terre Maison du cacao

Visit: Cacao House

#3​

hiking in tropical forest tour to Cabret waterfall Guadeloupe basse terre island

Tour: 4WD / hiking tropical forest
(#4 - Carbet falls)

Longueteau rum plantation factory Guadeloupe

Visit: Longueteau rum

#5​


OTHER ISLAND DESTINATIONS IN GUADELOUPE

Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre are the 2 main islands of Guadeloupe.

Around them are also the following islands: Les Saintes, Marie Galante and La Désirade​. For their description, check out the article on planning your trip to Guadeloupe.

Discover those destinations in pictures with photo essays of Les Saintes, Marie Galante and La Desirade.


Of course there are much more things to do in Guadeloupe. I am only sharing the ones I have experienced myself. Feel free to share yours in the comments when you come back from your trip!


GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS

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Travel Packing lists

Travel Safety Tips - hotel safety tips 2

Travel Safety Tips

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Best Travel Binoculars


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