Anse Mitan beach
Anse Mitan is a beach in the village of the same name near Les Trois-Ilets. There are over a dozen ferries from Fort de France to here every day. The white sand under the palms attracts many tourists, especially on weekends and school holidays.
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Beach description
A long strip of white sand, clean, calm water, proximity of cities made this place very popular. The beach is not secluded, there are always a lot of people, quite noisy due to the large number of bars and restaurants.
Ferries, boats, beautiful sailing yachts are docking at the pier. At the back of Anse Mitan, there are shops, restaurants and bars, and several hotels. If you go up the hill, you have a beautiful view of the bay of Fort de France and the enclosed fortress.
A little to the left of the beach, away from the pier, you can swim with a mask and pipe, there is a lot of sea stars, fish. On the beach there are places where tourists can arrange water skiing, diving trips, dolphins. The whole family is going to love this trip.
The beach is not very large, but it will not take long to get to it (ferry price 7 euros), it has all the conditions that are necessary for tourists:
- You can sunbathe here for free, the beach is public.
- There are toilets and showers.
- In neighboring restaurants rent beds and chairs, on soft sand will be comfortable also just on a towel.
- Many beach activities are available. Besides water sports, they play volleyball, throw dishes, communicate and listen to music.
- There is no shortage of places to eat deliciously.
- If you are tired of lying on the sand, you can walk through the stores and shops of the village, take a ferry or walk to the next Pointe du Bout, which will take only 15 minutes.
There are not many shades on the beach, despite the presence of palm trees, so it is desirable to bring sunscreen, not to forget about the hat and glasses.
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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Infrastructure
It is better to book accommodation in L`Anse Mitan a few months before your trip to find the right level and place.
Convenient location and excellent service offers Holiday Home Ocean. Guests are provided with a shuttle service from the airport, in the immediate vicinity of Les Trois-Ilets, many shops, good restaurants. Diving trips, golf, casino are arranged. Parking for customers are free. There are health services and a play area for children. Bicycle and car rental are available. Potential guests can express special wishes by communicating with the hosts online.
In the bay, you can buy fish directly from the fishers and enjoy a great barbecue of tuna, tazar or marlin, knowing that they just sailed in the ocean. The sale of already processed fish is arranged on the shore.
Restaurants on the beach serve meat, salads and alcohol. Everything is beautiful, as in Europe. Prices are also quite European, resort. In Martinique, tourists who want to save money should choose a place to cook. Then the food from a nearby market will be much cheaper.
if lunch or dinner is planned at the weekend, the table will have to be reserved to taste the best dishes of Caribbean, French, and Italian cuisine. Lobster, lamb or duck can be eaten while sitting on the outdoor terrace overlooking the bay and islands of Trois. Many restaurants specialize in seafood, fried fish, shrimp or lobster. It is worth trying exotic fruits, which are served for desert in different kids and combinations. They tend to have an unusual and delicious taste.
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- It won't be hard to get to Anse Mitan. There is a very intensive ferry service to it, any cruise port or airport necessary has a car rental points.
- The trip is better planned from January to May, when the most comfortable temperature is around 26 degrees. In August, the thermometer readings are above +30, but even on such days the sea breeze softens the heat.
- On busy beaches, you have to be careful not to leave valuable things unattended.
Sights nearby:
- If you move from Anse Mitan in the direction of Les Trois-Ilets, you get to the area where Marie Rose Josepha Tascher de La Pagerie, the famous Creole empress, future wife of Napoleon, was born.
- There is an old sugar factory near the area.
- It is worth visiting the Fort-de-France with its historical, cultural attractions.
- The coral reefs of the southern coast are interesting to explore.
- Pele Volcano.
- Martinique Natural Park, which contains 21 species of all kinds of cetaceans.