Grande Anse d’Arlet beach
Grande Anse d’Arlet is both a beach and a small village near Anse d’Arlet. It is very cozily located between the rocky peaks that protect it. Small residential buildings and terraces of restaurants and hotels descend from rear to the white sand. As the Grande Anse faces west, you can watch magnificent sunsets in the evenings.
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Beach description
The vast, quiet bay can be very lively due to the fine sand and calm waters, which are shielded from the winds by rocks, and the excitement at sea coral reefs and rocky landscape of the bottom. For divers here is a real paradise, they come together from all over the world to explore the bright colors of underwater fauna. There are several diving clubs on the beach, which arrange dives not only in the immediate vicinity, but also to the sunken ships at a distance from the beach.
A few kilometers from the village of Anses d'Arlet, the narrow hiking path offers a breathtaking view of the bay from above.
It is home to one of the most beautiful and comfortable marinas on the island. It is protected from strong winds, boats can be attached safely. And the large boardwalk pontoon makes it very easy to disembark and land after visiting coastal bars and restaurants.
Grande Anse is most popular with travelers who do not want to leave the busy places, it is very close to the main road, many shops and residences. What are the conditions and amenities there:
- Fine sand under the shade of palms, gentle shore, clear transparent water, fishes bobbling at the feet.
- Toilet works.
- Trades scurry around, visiting mobile dining rooms.
- There are many comfortable tables with palm leaf roof along the shore.
- Small huts with corrugated iron roofs are snack bars and stalls.
- There are plenty of beach restaurants. At weekends, concerts and dancing parties are held right on the sand.
- It is convenient to get here not only from land, but also from the sea.
- There are no large hotels near the beach, but there is no shortage of them.
- Natural attractions are located here as well. The beach is a great place for romantic meetings.
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
Lovers of nature and silence can stay in a completely original place - Domaine de Robinson, 2,5*. Accommodation is unusual because here, in addition to the traditional apartment type, there are bungalows, located high on a tree, to which you can climb a rope staircase. There are no traditional walls, their role is played by blinds, in addition to them go mosquito nets, so that no mosquitoes or lizards do not disturb the sleep of travelers. You can only wake up from a deaf fall on the roof of a fruit house.
Otherwise, everything is like everywhere else: Wi-Fi, bathroom, bed linen, kitchenette. There is an opportunity to make a barbecue, go diving, fishing, horseback riding.
You don't have to go far to find a place for lunch at noon. There are many restaurants around the beach offering French and Creole menu. They also cook Italian, Greek and American cuisine. Right on the beach in the restaurant you can taste great lobsters or choose chicken, fish. All served with potatoes or grilled vegetables. In high season even in such places, it is necessary to reserve a table.
There are cafes in the village specializing in making the most diverse and unusual ice cream. Cooking recipes are homemade, the choice of flavors is huge. Everywhere and always there is the freshest seafood cooked according to original recipes.
There is a souvenir shop near the beach, where fresh juices are also served. Tourists, thus, do two useful things: cool down after sunbathing and look after the presents on the road. In Martinique you will often meet such a marketing move, when in one shop delicacies are sold together with perfumes, handicrafts, jewelry.
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- From Fort de France Airport we take a public or private car to Les Trois-Îlets which is near the Grande Anse. From there, a scenic road leads to the beach, which offers a wonderful view of the Carribean Sea.
- It can be pretty hot on the beach. You should worry about drinking in advance, be sure to use sunscreen. It is not recommended to lie on hot sand, it is desirable to put on a towel or sarong, a hat and sunglasses.
- Repellents are useful, especially in the evening.
Where to go:
- It is right next door to Galerie Couleurs Locales.
- Golf course, casino.
- Visit the La Savane des Esclaves to learn more about the past.
- The Musée de la Pagerie is interesting.
- Art Gallery.
- Visitors to the Grand Anse d'Arlet will be happy to go to the Trois Ilets full of activity.