The 10 most beautiful beaches to swim in Guadeloupe

Desirous of discovering the beauty of the island of Guadeloupe, in the French Antilles? To relax on a splendid stretch of white sand, lined with turquoise water, here is our selection of the 12 most beautiful beaches of Guadeloupe!

Guadeloupe is a French territory located in the middle of the Antillean bow. In fact, it is made up of a group of islands including the two largest -Grande-Terre, famous for its long beaches and sugar cane plantations; and Basse-Terre, where, within the national park of Guadeloupe, the fall of the Carbet or the Soufrière volcano form, views of the sky, a butterfly.

Smaller islands are also integrated into Guadeloupe, such as Desirade, Grand Anse or Marie-Galante , and help diversify the landscapes and the tourist offer of the place, one of the most visited and most beautiful in the Caribbean.

Here, seaside resorts, clear waters and white sand beaches help attract many tourists wishing to enjoy the joys of swimming: why not you? To help you organize your stay on the spot by leaving you choose, we have, at Wanderlix, specially created a list of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe: they are not all there, but the ones that are presented to you are among the must-have when you travel in the area!

Ready to sting a head? Here we go!

1. Anse du Souffleur

It’s at Port-Louis , on the north-west coast of the island of Grande-Terre, which lies the Anse du Souffleur : wide and wide, this sandy beach is very popular with the families who come to take care of it with their children, and the Guadeloupean teenagers who come to perfect their technique of dredging! Very lively and lively, the place is popular and you can admire a splendid sunset and then, why not, party there: many small paillotes serve rums and cocktails in a festive and casual atmosphere.

2. Caravelle beach

Probably one of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe! Caravelle beach , which is located in Sainte-Anne, is indeed a reference figure in terms of paradisiacal destination, since it concentrates all the elements that define it as coconut trees toizing tourists who come enjoy the joys of white sand and crystalline waters, as well as scuba diving spots! Very crowded because of its fame, it is however possible to enjoy a moment of calm during the sweet evenings of Guadeloupe.

3. Anse Bertrand

Near the Anse du Souffleur, in Port-Louis, Anse Bertrand is a smaller and much more wild beach: families and swimmers don’t sit there because it is not monitored, and because of the strong currents that cross the place and create quite powerful waves. What makes it a great spot for bodyboard or surf enthusiasts! Beautiful photos can be taken here and attract photographers, eager to immortalize this preserved place.

4. Raisins Clair Beach

What a lovely name! But impossible to know why, since there is no vineyard nearby. It is to Saint-François that we find this place, known to be among the most pleasant spots in the region: for who seeks to swim in Guadeloupe, the Raisins Clair beach is really from a place of choice, with its warm and perfectly transparent waters. In addition, it is very pleasant to enjoy it at night because the beach, tourist, is lit at night! Snorkeling or scuba diving enthusiasts will find their account without problems, and you can enjoy delicious dishes in the snowshoes -often mobile- serving tropical fruit cocktails, chicken boucané "sauce dog" or smoothies until late in the evening!

5. Petit-Havre beach

Le Gosier : It is in this town of Grande-Terre that we find the beach of Petit-Havre . Nothing to do with the Norman port city, here, we enjoy beautiful sunsets with many families looking for where to swim in Guadeloupe! Sometimes dangerous to high tide due to currents, the authorities recommend that you swim only in the morning or in dusk to avoid any problems. Many bars and restaurants line up this area of sandy visitors, and it is very pleasant to go to the low season!

6. Caribbean

It’s at Pointe-Noire that we find the Caribbean beach, which offers a typical atmosphere... Caribbean: many lolos offer, for a few euros, acras of cod and snacks to be enjoyed on the inch listening to the local music craved by the « sound-systems » disseminated anarchically on the beach! Rather destined for young parties, this little tourist beach is also aimed at sea kayakers and... turtles, since it is a place of deck of turtles that it is sometimes possible to see.

7. Bois-Jolan Beach

Sainte-Anne is a commune on the island of Grande-Terre where you can find several beaches, including the beaches of Bois-Jolan : family, it is indeed adapted to the smallest thanks to its turquoise, calm and, above all, shallow waters over several tens of meters! You are warmly advised to have palms, masks and tuba to evolve along the coral reefs forming real marine hiking trails! Isolated and quite difficult to access, its blue waters with dozens of shades make Bois-Jolan one of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe on the island of Grande-Terre, but it is finally not frequented except by the connoisseurs.

8. Anse du Souffleur

The Anse du Souffleur? We've talked about it before, haven't we? Yes, except that it is on the island de la Désirade , and thus constitutes a place to swim in Guadeloupe quite isolated.. which makes all the interest of the place, of course. It is possible to cross iguanas, harmless, but this beach in the middle of nature is rather well arranged, with showers and carbets (a kind of wooden shelter without a wall) located near the white sand and which come to house the families coming to picnic the sudden storms of the wet season!

In addition, the one that is part of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe is also taken by diving enthusiasts who come to admire Corals, Fish and Crustaceans astonishing.

9. Datcha beach

Near the beach of Petit-Havre, in the city of Gosier, we find the beach of the Datcha : here, one comes down in front of a breathtaking panorama, whether to observe the island of Gosier -just in front, and that one can reach by swimming or kayaking !- or wait for the fall of the night in good company: the bars, which line the golden sand, are indeed an ideal meeting place to become acquainted.

In addition, many clusters offer generous food for a modest price and it is very pleasant to eat there, which does not escape the families who come to find where to swim in Guadeloupe.

10. The Holy

What about them? of the Holy , who offer some of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe? Here, we can actually access the beach of Sugar bread -without a doubt the most curry of the island- and its splendid bay dominated by a dizzying rocky piton! Very touristy, it is not surprising to meet many people, local inhabitants or foreign tourists who came to look for where to swim in Guadeloupe!

Less frequented, Grande Anse or La Pompierre are probably an option to favor if one tries to get away from the most touristic paths of this tiny archipelago, but swimming is not recommended because of the strong currents, and sometimes even squarely prohibited! There is a picnic, however, by enjoying a moment of serenity in the middle of this Rosary of Paradise Tropical Islands.