Grande-Anse beach
Grande-Anse Beach stretches for about a kilometer and a half along the west coast of Buster Island. Deep golden sand has either pink or reddish-brown hues, depending on the time of day and the position of the sun. You can admire the magnificent sunsets right on the shore or sit a little further under the crowns of coconut palms.
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Beach description
The longest shoreline of Guadeloupe. Water and sand colors constantly change. Waves are also dependant on the weather. One day only an experienced surfer can battle them, the other it's completely calm. But even during calm weather you need to pay attention to your children, as strong underwater currents are present here. Deep waters are pretty close to the shore. The beach is perfect for teenagers and adults.
Grande-Anse Beach is considered so popular due its sheer size, it doesn't feel small even if large crowds of people come here. Anyone will find a spot for themselves. Those who came early can hide from the heat in the tree shadows. Palms allow to spend your whole day on the beach. Many people explore the jungles at the back end of the beach or rent boats or ride kayaks while admiring the lagoon and mangrove forests from the sea.
The beach is so popular because:
- The entry is free.
- Many parking spaces are available nearby.
- Restaurants, bars and cafes are situated near the parking lot. Tourists especially like the local coconut sherbet that you can enjoy in the palm shadows.
- The beach is always clean and half-empty, toilets and showers are available.
- Visitors can rent: boats, water bikes.
- There's something to do for anyone, be they a lonely traveler or a family: you can swim or watch others do it, lay in your sunbed with a cocktail in your hand and listen to jazz or explore the jungle.
When is the best time to go?
It is best to go to Guadeloupe from December to May, as the weather at this time is set dry and fresher than in other months. However, it should be borne in mind that in December, during the holidays, many tourists arrive to celebrate Christmas and New Year, which affects prices.
Video: Beach Grande-Anse
Infrastructure
Most local hotels have a high level of service. One of them is Oasis de Grande Anse, only 700 meters away from the beach. The hotel provides a shuttle service from Pointe-a-Pitre International Airport. Who comes alone, can use the parking on site. For guests there is always a swimming pool, fragrant tropical garden. Extras include air conditioning facilities and a terrace with a beautiful sea view. Close to the complex are located restaurants, bars, a botanical garden. You can come here with a pet, having previously discussed this with the owner. The staff speaks two languages (English and French). There are conditions for practicing hiking, horse riding, diving and fishing in the surrounding area.
Travelers who are hungry after spending all day on the beach have a decent choice of places to eat deliciously. There are restaurants with French, Caribbean cuisine. Asian or any European is also not uncommon, a large selection of vegetarian dishes. The aroma of shrimp dishes, beans, a lamb steak will delight you. Restaurants are usually equipped with outdoor terraces, so wine, rum or beer, exotic fruits for dessert will be doubly pleasant. The French influence can be traced in everything, including how they make food, how it is served on the table. Guests will enjoy boiled crabs in green bananas, coconut fruit cake.
In memory of the trip, it is advisable to buy a rum punch, which at the same time with local spices is the hallmark of Guadeloupe.
Weather in Grande-Anse
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- Poor swimmers and children should be monitored on days when the Caribbean is worried.
- Grande-Anse Beach can be reached by moving north from Deshaie following the signs for Route 2.
- Few people speak English on the island. It is advisable to learn a few running phrases in French. The vast majority of tourists are French.
What to visit in the vicinity:
- Botanical Garden de Deshaie.
- Zoos and aquariums.
- The House of cocoa.
- Farmers markets.
- For physical adventure lovers there is Guadeloupe Canyon.