Sainte-Anne

Where is Sainte-Anne located in Martinique?

The community of Sainte-Anne is located at the southern end of the island, on the Caribbean coast of Martinique. Allow around 45 minutes from Aimé Césaire Airport to reach the town of Sainte-Anne. If a stay in Sainte-Anne allows you to fully enjoy the beaches of southern Martinique, be aware that to visit the rest of the island the car is essential and travel times rarely less than 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes to reach the Trois Ilets, 40 minutes for the Diamant, 30 minutes for Sainte-Luce. If you plan to discover the north of the island during your trip to Martinique, allow 1h30 to reach Carbet and 1h40 to Saint-Pierre and almost 2h to get to the foot of Mount Pelée.

What are the must-sees in Sainte-Anne in Martinique?

By opting for a stay in Sainte-Anne, it's a safe bet that you will spend a lot of time at the beach! This town is full of heavenly beaches lined with coconut palms. However, Sainte-Anne also has other points of interest. Thus, you can from the village of Sainte-Anne start the famous hike of the Trace des Caps, 27 km long with a passage through the savannah of petrification!

Hiking enthusiasts can also go to Piton Crève Cœur, which peaks at 200m. Thirty minutes of walking is enough to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the entire almost southern partof the island! The bonus, the ruins of an old house that immerse you in a setting from another time.

Just in front of the Salines beach do not miss during your stay in Martinique, the salt ponds. A short 10-minute stroll around the pond allows you to discover the many species of crabs and birds that inhabit these spaces.

For a day out of time, take the shuttle to Cap Chevalier. For a few euros and in less than 5 minutes, you reach the islet Chevalie where you can picnic and rest on the beach, unless you prefer to explore the seabed with a mask or put on your sneakers for go around the island.

Finally, many sports activities can be carried out in the town of Sainte-Anne, such as an initiation to kitesurfing from Anse Michel or a paragliding flight over the island. In addition, and for holidaymakers enjoying cultural activities, do not miss the Moulin du Val d´Or. Visits are organized on weekends. Allow about an hour with the guide to discover the secrets of sugar cane and see the mill in action.

What are the most beautiful beaches of Sainte-Anne in Martinique?

The community of Sainte Anne is above all known for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, and in particular that of the Salines. What do we do here ? NOTHING ! We tan, after five minutes we will dive into the turquoise waters ... and we start all over again in the afternoon! Do not even bother to take a magazine, there is no shade on this beach and you will spend the afternoon soaking the pages coming back from the multiple baths that will punctuate your afternoon!

The must: At the entrance to the Salines beach is a small hut where you are served the best fruit juices on the island. Seasonal fruit, ice cubes and for a few euros you end up with a fruit juice to die for! You can also buy fruit salads or take-out fruit.

A word of advice: the Salines beach is the most famous in Martinique, you often have to stick together to put down your towel square! So take your picture and walk 300m to reach the beach of Anse à prune just as heavenly but much less crowded! You will have plenty of time to put all your towel there and even be in the shade!

However, the Salines beach is not the only beautiful beach in Sainte-Anne! So schedule a half-day in your agenda at Pointe Marin lined with restaurants or at Anse Caritan near the village of Sainte-Anne. L’Anse Meunier also called Fond Moustique offers a dream setting for swimming.

Finally, because there is a charge for access (since you are passing through private property), there are often fewer people at Anse Trabaud and Baie des Anglais. These two sites are magnificent but reserve since you have to take a long stony road to access them.