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Savour the sweetness of life
With charms that are derived from a fine blend of French and Creole traditions, Guadeloupe is truly what dreams are made of. Here, like spiny-lobster salad and Alsatian beer, tourments d'amour (coconut cakes) go hand in hand with glace coco (coconut ice cream). Such pleasures are best enjoyed on a terrace overlooking shimmering waters, occasionally broken by a fishing boat.
Attractions
From the steep cliffs of Pointe de la Grande Vigie to the stunning sandy beaches of the south of Grande-Terre and Marie-Galante, up into the lush forests of the massif of La Soufrière, out to the coral reefs off Deshaies, and of course through the charming Creole villages spread throughout these islands, Guadeloupe has something to delight anyone in search of sun, relaxation and a change of scenery.
Grande-Terre
The island of Grande-Terre is a vast, relatively flat limestone plateau covering some 566 km2 (218 sq mi). Marked by sugar-cane fields that seem to stretch into infinity, the town has a resolutely rural look. This fertile land has long constituted Guadeloupe's only resource, though it is now known for another priceless treasure, namely the long crescents of golden sand that rim its south coast. These beautiful beaches attract a constant stream of visitors who flock to the seaside resorts of Le Gosier, Sainte-Anne and Saint-François. Pointe-à-Pitre the economic industrial centre of the island, is made up of modern buildings, charming Creole houses, busy commercial arteries and picturesque streets, especially the harbour.
Basse-Terre
If you try to find Basse-Terre on the horizon, you will see a long chain of mountains whose peaks seem perpetually shrouded in clouds -- a sight very different from the relatively flat landscape of Grande-Terre. Towering over this massif is a volcano known as La Soufrière; standing 1,467 m (4,812 feet) high, and its east side covered by a lush tropical forest, its west side consisting of cacti and scrub growth. This land is protected by the Parc National de la Guadeloupe. The park has laid out several hiking trails throughout the dense forest and the massif, allowing people to discover this superb part of the island.
Les Saintes
Thrilling and unforgettable, the first glimpse visitors catch of Les Saintes is a cluster of little mountains jutting out of the sea. The Les Saintes archipelago, set against the sea, is one of the most beautiful scenes the Caribbean has to offer. Les Saintes' natural environment is without doubt its finest attraction: hiking trails, golden sand beaches, mountains with fabulous views of the sea.
Marie-Galante
Some maintain that a jaunt to Marie-Galante is just like taking a trip back in time. Indeed, life here seems to be fixed in another era: the sugar-cane fields still dominate the horizon, serenity reigns throughout the island, and passing an oxcart in the streets is not uncommon. This island's charm resides in these beautiful rural scenes, offering visitors a mild change of scenery.
La Désirade
La Désirade is in fact a long rocky outcrop whose arid soil is ill suited to agriculture; only a small number of people live here. A few hamlets, like Souffleur, lie near sandy beaches along the south coast, which are often nearly deserted.
Going Out
The sun rises at 6 a.m. and sets at 6 p.m. year-round. Guadeloupians rise early and rarely party late into the night. The nightlife is therefore relatively quiet on these islands. Residents may stay late at a restaurant, but they rarely go out afterwards. Nevertheless, there are a few nightclubs, where people can dance till they drop. For the most part, nightclubs are found only in resort areas, mostly Pointe-à-Pitre, Gosier, Sainte-Anne and Saint-François.
Where on earth
Guadeloupe's two largest and best-known islands, Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, are separated by the Rivière Salée. Despite their proximity, their topographies are very different. From west to east, three small islands emerge off the coasts of Guadeloupe: Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and La Désirade.
