Rivière Pilote

Where is Rivière Pilote in Martinique?

The commune of Rivière Pilote is located in the south of Martinique, between Sainte-Luce and Le Marin. At only 30 minutes from the airport of Fort-de-France (the capital), it is a central strategic point from which to discover the south of Martinique.

Inland, Rivière Pilote is an agricultural commune with many assets. Although less popular with tourists than the neighboring communes of Sainte-Luce and Le Marin, it is nevertheless an excellent starting point for a stay in the south of Martinique. You will be able to discover the entire south of the island. Les Trois-Ilets, Le Diamant, Sainte-Anne or Le Vauclin radiate out from this central point, less than 30-minutes’drive. The marina of Le Marin is about 15minutes by car. So, whether you want to enjoy a day of swimming on the white sandy beaches of Sainte-Anne, a boat trip from the Pointe du bout peninsula in Les Trois Ilets, or kitesurfing in Le Vauclin, everything is within easy reach.

What to do at Rivière Pilote?

On vacation at Rivière Pilote in Martinique, you can enjoy all the attractions of the south of the island.

Let's start by discovering the main tourist attractions of Rivière Pilote…

Although known to be an inland community, Rivière Pilote extends to the coast. Hereyou will be able to enjoy the beautiful beach of Anse Figuier. This beautiful white sandy beach is ideal for a family day at the beach. Lined with coconut trees it is relatively shady. It is also very well equipped, with visitor parking, showers, and picnic tables.

Not far from the beach, you can visit the Ecomuseum of Martinique. This museum traces the history of Martinique, from the time of the Amerindians until life in the 19th century. Created on the site of a former distillery, the museum site itself is steeped in history.

Speaking of distilleries, you can visit the distillery La Mauny where you will be able to discover the manufacture of rum, one of the emblematic products of Martinique.

In the surroundings of Rivière Pilote there is no lack of other activities either. The marina of Le Marin is the starting point for many boat excursions. You will also be able to go diving at the village of le diamant unless you prefer to go kitesurfing at Pointe Faula.

Why is Rivière Pilote an ideal commune for a stay in Martinique?

When you are looking for a vacation rental in Martinique, tourists often look in the seaside towns of Sainte-Luce or Sainte-Anne, and rarely think of Rivière Pilote. However, renting a house in Rivière Pilote presents remarkably interesting advantages for a vacation in Martinique.

The first advantage, as you have already understood, is its central strategic position in the south of Martinique. Indeed, although Martinique is small, travel times are often neglected, as the roads are sometimes winding. Thus, by staying at Rivière Pilote, you can easily plan day trips to the four corners of the island without wasting too much time on the road.

The second advantage of Rivière Pilote for a vacation in Martinique is the fact that seasonal rentals are less expensive than in neighboring towns. You can thus rent a villa with a large swimming pool at much better prices than in Sainte-Luce, for example. By saving on the price of your rental, you will be able to enjoy more all the numerous activities available in the beautiful surroundings.