Martinique / Medical
Health services and medical facilities on Martinique are of a similar standard to those in metropolitan France, in that they are both modern and comprehensive. There are 20 hospitals and clinics with specialists in most branches of medicine. In the case of a medical emergency contact your hotel to begin with, or the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fort-de-France, t 05 96 52 20 00.
There are no vaccination requirements to enter Martinique or any significant health risks. The main danger to tourists comes from overexposure to the sun so make sure you use adequate SPF protection and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Insect bites may be a problem so make sure to wear mosquito repellent.
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Looking for inspiration?
- Visit the historic town and former capital, Saint-Pierre, at the foot of te volcano, Mont Pelee
- Take a ferry to Pointe du Bout ad Trois-Ilets and visit the birthplace of Empress Josephine
- Go shopping in Fort-de-France and experience its variety of shops from expensive French perfume at Roger Albert to the busy indoor market
- Hire a car for a scenic drive north through pineapple plantations and the dramatic rainforest
- Enjoy an evening of traditional folk dancing
