The island's main beach: beach clubs and kitesurfing
Swimming allowed
At a glance
- Category
- Beaches and swimming
- Swimming
- Swimming allowed
- Lifeguards
- No
- Snorkelling
- No
- With children
- Yes
- Shade
- Club parasols
- Parking
- Yes
- Places to stay nearby
- 10 places to stay within 1 km
A long white-sand beach on the Atlantic side: beach clubs with sunbeds, water sports, kitesurfing. The southern part is a naturist area. In sargassum season, seaweed can gather near the shore.
Risks. Waves in windy weather, sargassum in season.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Orient Bay
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Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Club Orient — 300 m; Alamanda Resort — 320 m; La Playa — 500 m; L'Hoste Hôtel — 510 m.
Tours nearby
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Whales, dolphins, turtles
Catamaran to Tintamarre and Creole RockAn uninhabited island in the reserve: turtles and snorkelling by the rock
Half a day to a full dayDecember — July≈ 50 m
Sea and lagoon
Pinel Island by kayak or ferryFive minutes across the channel and you are on an islet in the reserve
Half a dayAll year≈ 2.3 km
Canyons and thrills
Zip-lining at Loterie FarmCables above the forest canopy on the slopes of Pic Paradis
2–3 hAll year≈ 3.4 kmMore to see nearby
Nature
The Butterfly Farm
A tropical garden with hundreds of butterflies≈ 1.3 km
Beach
Pinel Island
An uninhabited islet five minutes away by boat≈ 2.3 km
Hike
Pic Paradis
A climb to the island's highest point, with views of both sides and neighbouring islands≈ 2.6 km
Hike
Anse Marcel → Petites Cayes
A coastal path to a wild beach on the northern headland≈ 3.4 kmOpening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.