| Guadeloupe Guide | GOUADELOUPE |
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Originally this “Island of beautiful waters” was called Karukera but Christopher Columbus renamed it in 1493 for Santa Maria de Guadalupe de Estremadura, just before he w... |
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| Guadeloupe Guide | LA DESIRADE |
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La Desirade, about 10km (6mi) off the eastern tip of Grande-Terre, is the archipelago's least developed and least visited island. It has a long history of isolation, havi... |
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| Guadeloupe Guide | MARIE-GALANTE |
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Marie-Galante is a rural island untouched by mass tourism. It offers visitors lovely uncrowded beaches and some great country scenery. Very few English-speaking tourists ... |
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| Guadeloupe Guide | MUSEE ST-JOHN PERSE |
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Musee St-John Perse occupies an attractive 19th-century colonial building with ornate wrought-iron balconies. The museum is dedicated to the renowned poet and Nobel laure... |
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ALWAYS CARRY ALONG A SPOON, FORK AND KNIFE ON ALL ISLANDS DURING GUADELOUPE TOUR |
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always carry along a spoon, fork and knife on all islands, especially on weekends, and to most market places in small towns (when there is no market).... |
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KNOW MUCH MORE ABOUT GUADELOUPE BEFORE VISIT |
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Guadeloupe is yet another island in the Caribbean with strong ties to Europe. Like Martinique, the refinement and sophistication of rich Parisian stre... |
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| CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS IN GUADELOUPE |
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Carnival celebrations, held during the traditional week-long Mardi Gras period that ends on Ash Wednesday, feature costume parades, dancing, music and... |
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| CITIES OF GUADELOUPE |
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Basse-Terre: the administrative capital of Guadeloupe. If you are in the city, the fort Delgrès is worth to see and the entrance is free. At St-Claude... |
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About Guadeloupe
Originally this “Island of beautiful waters” was called Karukera but Christopher Columbus renamed it in 1493 for Santa Maria de Guadalupe de Estremadura, just before he was driven from the island.
Guadalupe comprises of two large islands, Basse Terre and Grande Terre, and several smaller ones, of which St Martin is shared with the Dutch kingdom. In 1763 the isles came under French rule and they still occupy the island, now mainly as tourists. Pack a French dictionary if you plan a trip here for it’s a part of France (like Hawai for the Usa). The people and culture is a harmonious blend of European, African and East Indian origin.
Guadeloupe is well known for its spectacular beaches, most of which are wel...
