La Désirade is one of the five islands that make up the Guadeloupe archipelago. It is located on the edge of Grande Terre (in front of the Pointe des Châteaux in Guadeloupe). The island is quiet and not urbanized. Its simplicity characterizes the island. If you want to discover the archipelago of Guadeloupe, far from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism, La Désirade has a crazy charm. An island with multiple assets that attract lovers of tranquility and authenticity.
Postcard beaches in La Désirade
Swimming, lazing around and coconut trees, this is what awaits you on the wonderful beaches of La Désirade. Arriving on the island, you enter the small port of Beausejour, the main town of the island. You will immediately be amazed by the wild beauty of the place and its truly picturesque side. The beach is the largest on the island. [caption id="attachment_1325" align="aligncenter” width="1000"]
Photo: Anse Souffleur
Souffleur Beach is another sublime beach that looks like a postcard. Rows of coconut trees, turquoise waters and fine sand await you. Its name echoes its exposure to Atlantic winds.
The exceptional panoramas of La Désirade
The spectacular views of Notre Dame du Calvert are perhaps the most beautiful on the island. The panorama is absolutely exceptional. It dominates the entire western part of the island and overlooks Pointe des Châteaux and Grande Terre, Sainte, Marie-Galante and Dominica.
This breathtaking view extends all the way to Martinique on a clear day. An orientation table guides you through the locations of each island. The village of Beausejour below, the lagoons and the coral reefs enhance this panorama.
At the western tip of the island, Pointe des Colibris, is the place to go to enjoy the most beautiful sunsets. The waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic meet here. The waves crash on the rocks giving a magnificent spectacle under a magnificent twilight sun on the horizon line.
La Désirade or the natural biological wealth par excellence
During your visit, you will be surprised by the diversity of animals and plants that you will discover. The Lesser Antillean iguana is the most famous species on the island. Endangered, you will be able to see it evolve and admire it in its natural environment.
Goats, golden hares, small red land crabs and seabirds are also an integral part of the wildlife in La Désirade. The island has the particularity of being home to more than 270 species of seabirds.
You will be able to discover all of this atypical fauna, immersed in an exotic flora of a thousand colors where bougainvillea, hibiscus, orchids and other frangipanis live side by side. The sweet scents and the unparalleled beauty of this flora will remind you how happy it is to live in La Désirade every moment.
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The island of Desirade, for lovers of tranquility and authenticity
La Désirade is one of the five islands that make up the Guadeloupe archipelago. It is located on the edge of Grande Terre (in front of the Pointe des Châteaux in Guadeloupe). The island is quiet and not urbanized. Its simplicity characterizes the island. If you want to discover the archipelago of Guadeloupe, far from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism, La Désirade has a crazy charm. An island with multiple assets that attract lovers of tranquility and authenticity.
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On the other side of the Atlantic, in the heart of the Caribbean, southwest of the Islands of Guadeloupe, is Les Saintes, a small archipelago of 13 km². Here, time has suspended its flight, giving way to relaxation, well-being and the sweetness of life. A paradisiacal setting that is sure to enchant you!
A day in Marie-Galante, the island of a hundred mills
Opposite La Toubana Hotel & Spa is Marie-Galante, the peaceful and authentic island in the whole of the Lesser Antilles arc.
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A multitude of activities to experience as a family
Between the Caribbean Sea and the tropical forest, Guadeloupe is the ideal destination for enjoying numerous leisure activities with the family.
Rainforest hikes
Dominated by the volcano, the Basse-Terre side, i.e. the left wing of what is called “Butterfly Island”, offers tropical forest landscapes and exceptional biodiversity. Between waterfalls, waterfalls and rivers, the National Park is full of hiking trails that can be crossed with or without a guide.