Guadeloupe / Special Interests
You can spot the French island of Guadeloupe on a map by its striking butterfly shape. Two islands, Grande-Terre (full of rolling hills and sugar plantations) and Basse-Terre (a rugged mountainous island dominated by the 1,444m volcano, La Soufrière) are linked by a drawbridge over the Rivière Salée. Special interests include experiencing the French Caribbean culture, museums and plantation houses, rainforest exploration and hiking, sugar/rum factories and casinos. Sailing is good here especially around off-shore islands.
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Looking for inspiration?
- Soak up the beach scene on Grande-Terre
- Explore old plantations and historic museums
- Cool off in a hidden waterfall after a strenuous rainforest hike
- Day sail to the surrounding islands - Les Saintes
- Go on a rum tasting tour of the island's distilleries
