Basse-Terre

One of themost beautiful islands in Guadeloupe is Basse-Terre. Despite its name, which means "low land," it is the more spectacular of Guadeloupe's two main islands, with soaring peaks, including the active La Soufrière volcano. The spectacular Parc National de la Guadeloupe encompasses the entire heart of Basse-Terre, which is covered in thick rainforest.

However, the stunning scenery does not come at the expense of great beaches, as Basse-Terre boasts some of the best stretches of sand in the Caribbean, as well as one of the top dive sites in the Caribbean near Pigeon Island. The most scenic part of Basse-Terre is in the northern portion. Most of the west coast is rocky, and many of the drives snake along the summits of high sea cliffs, with enticing glimpses of the azure bays below, starting at the western side of Route de la Traversée. Don't miss Basse-Terre, whatever you do in Guadeloupe.

Address: Eastern Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.