Anse Corps de Garde beach
Anse Corps de Garde is a very popular recreation area in the south of Martinique both for locals and tourists. It is situated approximately two or three kilometers from St. Luce. The city invests significant funds in order to attract as more visitors as possible and to make this place a major tourist center.
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Beach description
Without a doubt, it is the most beautiful on the south coast. Wide and long line of beach sand is completely sunlit in some places, and in other places it is in the shade of coconut and grape trees. Waves here are calm as on a lake, and that why they have been loved by family vacationers. In the central part of the beach, the swimming pool is made for children and is limited by large inflatable cubes which children can walk on and where they can dive.
From land there is a beautiful view of the Diamond Rock against which photo shoots take place frequently. When there are not a lot of people, numerous fish stocks can be visible in shallow places of clear water.
On weekends, a lot of tourists occupy the beach, it becomes noisy from the large number of children and sellers rushing around the beach. Those who want to tun, will find the sun here, for those who want to sit in the shade, there is a great alternative to retire under the thick crowns of trees.
Not only clean sand is attractive for regular visitors of Corps de Garde:
- the beach is public. It can be easily be reached using D7 route. There is a comfortable asphalted parking. It is not a frequent attribute of the Martinique beaches.
- The sanitary conditions are carefully monitored. There are toilets and shower stalls on the beach.
- On the sandy space, games for children are organized and there are volleyball courts.
- The restaurant and the bar are located a stone's throw from the water. On the beach, there are huts under palm leaves where you can have a snack or some coffee.
- There is a maritime center where tourists rent canoes, catamarans, kayaks, windsurfing equipment.
- The water is very calm. Rescuers are constantly watching those at sea. Their working hours are indicated at thee entrance.
When is the best time to go?
It is best to go to Martinique in the dry season from December to May, when the rains do not bother you, and the thermometer does not drop below 22 degrees. However, it should be remembered that in late December - early January, many tourists arrive on the island, which affects prices.
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the popularity of Martinique resorts is increasing. This is supported by beautiful nature, the possibility to soak in the warmth all year round, a wide range of places to stay for for all tastes. Tourists can also satisfy their curiosity by visiting historical showplaces. There is plenty of entertainment: from underwater and land sports to restaurants, casinos, night clubs and incendiary beach discos.
Within walking distance from Anse Corps de Garde, for those who do not want to be far away from the sea Karibea Corail, 2,5* offers its services. Perfect atmosphere is created here to fully experience the charms of life in the Carribean. It is possible to plung into warm waters very close, and the guest rooms contain all necessary facilities. In addition to shower, air conditioning, kitchenette, tourists use boutique services on the territory.
Regular visitors of Karibea Corail Residence have a great choice of restaurants nearby, they rent cars, visit numerous attractions.
What you should definitely try from local cuisine is a trempage which is made from cod, added with avocado and served on banana leaf. Tourists really like crayfish soup, grilled game meat, excellent matutu from crabs. Macadamia nuts have peculiar taste.
In order to please your close ones with unusual gifts, it is worth going to Saint-Luce and buying perfumes and fabrics there. From here, tourists get rum and liquors for their friends. Vanilla and spices will remind you of the trip for a long time.
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- The trip is not complicated. There are several airlines flying to Fort de France. You can move by any means of transport from there to Saint-Luce, from which it is possible to reach the beach on foot.
- The best weather for the trip is Winter and Great Lent (here it is winter but for residents of the northern latitudes it is summer one).
- the surroundings of hotels and residences are most often quiet. In large cities, it is necessary to be careful in a parking lot or on the beach.
- Europeans should provide themselves with clothing appropriate for local climate, sunscreen with high spf index, and protect themselves from insects.
There are the following attractions which are close to Anse Corps de Garde:
- Ethnographic and historical museum.
- Parcours de sante sports trail.
- Ecomuseum.
- Several distilleries, historical and operating.
- Tresor bay, which can be reached on catamaran.
- Diamant rocks which is a great place for underwater explorations.
- Balata botanical garden.
- In order to reach the heart of the rainforest, you should go further along the Route de la Trace.