Island Activities

Island Activities

Guadeloupe's beaches can be good, but few resorts are on the island's best, which are mostly along the southern shore of Grand-Terre.

Visitors come instead for good diving, the chance to hike and explore in Basse-Terre's wild national park.

Good water sports make up for sometimes mediocre beaches; windsurfing, sailing, fishing, and jet-skiing are all fun. Biking isn't limited to the annual race.

And many travelers enjoy dining at one of Guadeloupe's fine restaurants serving creole cuisine or a Franco/Caribbean fusion.

While shopping isn't the best, night owls will find fun bars and clubs, and a lively music scene.

On the smaller islands —Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and Les Saintes—relaxing, sunbathing, and soaking up some old-time Caribbean atmosphere usually rank among the top activities.