Anse Caffard, Kite and Diving Spot! Here, facing the famous Diamond Rock, whose reflections evoke the precious stone of the same name, you'll discover one of Martinique's most beautiful white sand beaches. Lashed by winds and currents, Anse Cafard, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, is an ideal spot for surfing or kiteboarding enthusiasts, not to mention divers who will find the beauty of the underwater world in its depths.
Anse Cafard: A Memorial for History
A few hundred meters from the beach and 2 kilometers from the town of Diamant, 15 monumental statues face the sea, commemorating the tragic shipwreck of a slave ship in 1830. Out of 300 enslaved individuals, only 86 survived, but deemed without rights, they were sent to penal colonies.
These white statues, the color of mourning in Martinique, heads inclined toward the Gulf of Guinea, presumed origin of the ship, were sculpted by Laurent Valère, a native, on the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
Anse Caffard Martinique: Wind in the Sails
If you're a fan of surfing or kitesurfing, this Martinique beach is perfect for you. Nearby, you'll find rentals for kite wings, twin-tip boards, or paddles.
Beginners can take lessons with professionals ensuring optimal safety conditions. Everything is provided—life jackets, harnesses, neoprene shoes, and even a radio device for communication between the instructor and students.
Anse Caffard Beach: Dive into the Heart of the Ocean
For enthusiasts of diving in Martinique with tanks, the drop-off at Anse Cafard will take you to a depth of 35 meters.
You'll pass along a dizzying wall covered in corals, a refuge for thousands of species. Encounter various tropical fish like the angelfish, easily approaching, or the butterflyfish recognizable by the black spot on the rear of each flank.
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