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Martinique: hotels, sights and tours

A French island in the Lesser Antilles: white-sand beaches in the south, rainforest and Mount Pelée in the north, the ruins of Saint-Pierre, destroyed by the eruption of 1902, and the Caribbean's finest agricultural rum, with its own AOC.

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Where to stay in Martinique

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The main base is the south: Les Trois-Îlets (convenient, plenty of accommodation), Les Anses-d'Arlet (snorkelling), Le Diamant or Sainte-Anne (beaches). For the volcano and the north, add 1–2 nights near Saint-Pierre or in Le Morne-Rouge.

Hotels 49Guest houses 6Apartments 12Gîtes and chalets 19Hostels 1Motels 2Campsites 3

The south The southLes Salines beach, Sainte-Anne and Diamond Rock 61 options5–7 nightsThe north-west and Saint-Pierre The north-west and Saint-PierreThe ruins of Saint-Pierre, Mount Pelée and black beaches 7 options1–2 nightsThe north-east The north-eastRainforest, gorges and waterfalls 1 option0–1 nightsThe Atlantic coast and La Caravelle The Atlantic coast and La CaravelleA nature-reserve peninsula and the islets of Le François bay 10 options1–2 nightsFort-de-France Fort-de-FranceThe capital: market, cathedral and the Schœlcher Library 13 options0–1 nights

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Accommodation collections

Martinique Beachfront hotels and guest houses in Martinique35 places to stayMartinique Hotels near the airport in Martinique23 places to stayMartinique Guest houses in Martinique6 places to stayMartinique Apartments in Martinique12 places to stayMartinique Gîtes and chalets in Martinique19 places to stay

Things to see

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The ruins of Saint-Pierre History The ruins of Saint-Pierre The town destroyed by the eruption of 1902Schœlcher Library History Schœlcher Library An iron pavilion built for the Paris World's FairBalata Garden Nature Balata Garden A botanical garden with hanging walkways in the treetopsHabitation Clément History Habitation Clément A rum estate with a contemporary art parkDiamond Rock and the Anse Caffard memorial Viewpoint Diamond Rock and the Anse Caffard memorial A fortress rock and a memorial to the victims of the slave tradeGrande Anse des Salines Beach Grande Anse des Salines The island's main beach: white sand and coconut palmsGrande Anse d'Arlet Beach Grande Anse d'Arlet A cove where sea turtles graze close to shoreAnse Dufour and Anse Noire Beach Anse Dufour and Anse Noire Two neighbouring coves — one white, one black — with turtles

Tours and activities

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Climbing Mount Pelée with a guide Guided hikes Climbing Mount Pelée with a guideThe volcano that destroyed Saint-Pierre in 1902 — 1,397 m 4–5 hDrier February — May; start at dawnDolphins off the Caribbean coast Whales, dolphins, turtles Dolphins off the Caribbean coastA morning boat trip along the north-west coast 3–4 hAll yearThe white shallows and Joséphine's Bath Sea and lagoon The white shallows and Joséphine's BathThe islets of Le François and Le Robert, and a swim on a sandbank out at sea Half a day to a full dayAll yearThe rum route: estates and distilleries Rum, wine, vanilla The rum route: estates and distilleriesThe only rum in the world with an AOC appellation Half a day to a full dayAll year; production February — JuneSnorkelling with turtles at Les Anses-d'Arlet Whales, dolphins, turtles Snorkelling with turtles at Les Anses-d'ArletGreen turtles graze on seagrass right off the shore 2–3 hAll year, best in the morningCatamaran along the Caribbean coast Sea and lagoon Catamaran along the Caribbean coastA day under sail: Diamond Rock, the Arlet coves, lunch on board A full dayDecember — May

The island on the map

Green dots: sights; blue: beaches; purple: tour departure points. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.

Getting there by air: fares from Paris

One-way from Paris from €431: the cheapest ticket found for each month.

MonthFromFlight dateAirportAirline
October 2026561 €Oct 16 FDFCorsair, non-stop see flights
November 2026456 €Nov 28 FDFAir Caraïbes, non-stop see flights
December 2026480 €Dec 3 FDFAir Caraïbes, 2 stops see flights
January 2027568 €Jan 8 FDFCorsair, non-stop see flights
February 2027597 €Feb 15 FDFCorsair, non-stop see flights
March 2027431 €Mar 26 FDFCorsair, non-stop see flights
April 2027494 €Apr 8 FDFAir Caraïbes, 2 stops see flights

Fares recorded on October 12, 2026 from recent searches on Aviasales: one way, one adult, checked baggage not always included. They are indicative: the actual fare is shown when you search and changes daily. Months with no data are left out of the table.

Rent a car

A car is the easiest way to reach beaches, trails and villages: public transport is scarce outside the towns. Book ahead in high season.

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Mobile data and eSIM

The island is inside the European Union roaming zone: with a French or EU plan you can normally use your phone as at home. Check your operator's terms all the same: some plans exclude the overseas territories or cap data there. If yours does not cover the island, or if you are coming from outside Europe, a prepaid eSIM avoids roaming charges.

An eSIM is bought online, installed before you leave and activated on arrival; your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked. Compare the data allowance and validity period before buying.

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The island at a glance

Status
French overseas region (department 972)
Currency
Euro (€)
Time
UTC−4 — 5 hours behind Paris in winter, 6 in summer
Flight
Paris → Fort-de-France ≈ 8.5–9 h non-stop
Best season
December — April (dry season)
Hurricanes
June — November, peaking August — October
Languages
French, Martinican Creole
Area / population
≈ 1,130 km², ≈ 350,000 people
Sockets
230 V, types C/E

Right for you if

  • You want beaches and snorkelling with turtles
  • You are interested in history and rum
  • You are happy to drive

Not for you if

  • You want a cheap holiday
  • You are travelling in September or October and worry about hurricanes