the most beautiful beaches of Martinique

…e eye can see. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The crystal-clear turquoise sea invites to contemplation and swimming. One can also notice its great variety of marine fauna and flora. Nautical activities such as windsurfing or kitesurfing are very popular on these beaches

L’Anse Figuier Beach

This beach located on the south-west tip of the island is one of the most beautiful beaches in Martinique. It is surrounded by coconut and palm trees which make it even more charming. This beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation.

**Grande Anse Beach: **

Located on the Atlantic coast, this beach has a sublime setting with its turquoise waters and spectacular sunsets. It is perfect for walks on the white sand but also for water sports.

**Plage de Anse Noire **

This beach is particularly renowned for its rich tropical fish and coral reefs. The beauty of its landscape paved with red pebbles and covered with white sand make it an ideal site for scuba diving.

Anse Mitan Beach

This small beach houses a traditional fishing port and a variety of local restaurants. Located near Fort-de-France Bay, it is very popular with tourists. You can admire exceptional sunsets and incredible dives in the crystal-clear water.

Anse Dufour Beach

This beach of white sand and pebbles has a superb setting. It is very pleasant for swimming and relaxation. The surroundings are dotted with some bars and restaurants for those who want to extend their experience.

La plage de l’Anse Turin

This wild beach is particularly appreciated by snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The crystal clear waters offer extraordinary visibility and the seabeds are full of marine wealth. You can also observe the turtles that come to lay their eggs on these beaches.

The Beaches of Northern Martinique

The beach at Anse Ceron

The Anse Céron is a known spot for its spectacular sunsets and lush nature. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where one can enjoy the beach and the green landscape surrounding it.

The Anse Couleuvre beach

This beach in the north of Martinique offers a wild environment with its black volcanic sand. Little frequented by tourists, one can find clear water which is usually calm except in case of bad weather, it is the ideal place for snorkeling and observing the marine world.

**The Sinai Beach **

This beach in the north of Martinique located in the commune of Grand’Rivière is nestled at the foot of the cliffs. It is composed of black sand and offers a wild setting still preserved from tourist activities.

You now have a complete vision of the most beautiful beaches in Martinique. Whether you choose a beach shaded by palm trees, a wild and isolated beach or a lively beach with restaurants and bars, you are sure to find your happiness ! So book your next trip to Martinique and give yourself an unforgettable vacation.

The unique character of beaches in Martinique

The underwater world

The underwater world of Martinique is full of curiosities for snorkeling enthusiasts. Many sites are suitable for exploration using snorkels, fins and masks and allow you to observe in ideal conditions (temperature or visibility) an extremely diverse fauna and flora. Coral reefs, reef fish, sea turtles…

The Waves

All beaches, particularly those on the Atlantic coast, are likely to be rocked by beautiful sets of waves. Depending on the weather conditions and whether you have a board or not, there is hydrotherapy for everyone! Massages, bubbling baths, kneading, jet showers with their toning and relaxing effects will bring softness and elasticity to your skin. Beware !

Black sand beaches

The island was created from the ocean by successive eruptions. The black sand beaches, Mount Pelé, the hills sloping downwards, the reliefs of former volcanoes, testify to the past of this volcano. It is in the north of the Caribbean coast that they reach their peak.

What beaches in Martinique do not have sargassum ?

Sargassum is a brown seaweed. It drifts slowly with the currents and then encroaches on the sea surface and the beach. Sargassum impedes access to ports, preventing boats from passing, and cleans the beaches.

If it is rejected by the sea and sprinkled with water, it emits an unpleasant smell of rotten eggs, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.

The east coast of Martinique is the most affected by sargassum, as it is mainly due to the marine currents that cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Fortunately, these seaweeds are not present all year round. They are more widespread from April to July. If the beach is contaminated by Sargassum, municipalities react quickly and clean the beach.

There are many beaches that do not present Sargassum, especially along the Caribbean coast of Martinique such as Les Salines, Anse Figuier, Pointe Marin, etc… The beaches of the south of the island are less affected by the invasion of seaweeds. This is also the case of beaches located in the north such as Anse Etang.