Things to do & places to visit in Grande-Terre Island, Guadeloupe

Grande-Terre Island #2 destination in Guadeloupe 2023. The average rating score is 4.22 based on 18.0k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Guadeloupe, current date and time: Monday, May 13, 2024, 12:47.

Top things to do (19)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 GEOGRAINES: Boutique artisanal (63 reviews)
- Charmante
Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Petite boutique charmante , nettement moins chers qu au Club med , sourire garantie dans une ambiance zen See more..
5.0 GEOGRAINES: Boutique artisanal (63 reviews)
- Charmante
Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Petite boutique charmante , nettement moins chers qu au Club med , sourire garantie dans une ambiance zen See more..
4.5 Pointe des Chateaux (4.669 reviews)
- A spiritual moment in paradise
Historic Walking Areas

They say they built the cross up there to protect the island from potential storms etc . We went to the point on our first day. Beautiful drive from Le Gosier through st ann and st Francois to get there. About 25 min hike but there's nice vistas to take pics so about 35 m each way I'd say... We stayed for a bit up by the cross but it was hot. There's some candles and prayer remnants around...unreal views and it's where Carribean sea and Atlantic meets for it's pretty crazy ocean wise as well. Vendors serve refreshments and souvenir at base. A spiritual experience. See more..
4.5 St. Anne Beach (2.063 reviews)
- A great beach
Beaches

Plage très sympas et familiale, idéal pour les familles avec petits enfants. Guadeloupe Activités. Plusieurs activités. See more..
4.5 Memorial Acte (1.082 reviews)
- Don't miss this amazing museum!
History Museums

You simply can not miss this museum if you go to Guadeloupe and you pass by Pointe-à-Pitre. It is an absolute must. Allow one hour (minimum) and take in all the stories, pictures, video displays etc. It is one of the best museums I have ever visited and I have travelled a lot. We tried to send e-mails in English well in advance about storing luggage (since we were on our way to the airport) but our taxi driver helped us last minute and everything worked out fine. See more..
4.5 Anse du Souffleur (608 reviews)
- Best kept secret if you don't mind a bit of an adventure
Beaches

The main beach is nice, has food trucks, bathrooms, and a small shop across the parking lot, but if you really want to see all this beach has to offer, drive to the far end of the parking lot, and follow the bumpy dirt road to the end...and don't freak out when the ocean is practically licking your tires along one corner. If you can make it this far, you will find private little pullouts for parking that lead to short footpaths to your own private beach, some complete with covered picnic tables. The beach here is a small, palm lined coral reefed cove, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. One of my favorite beaches on the island, and well worth the effort to get there if you have a spirit of adventure See more..
4.5 Plage de Petit-Havre (254 reviews)
- Under appreciated gem
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Quiet and peaceful beach with plenty of trees under which you can set up a hammock or bring a towel to relax and read a book. Close by is a conveniently located restaurant where you can buy food or buy a beer to bring to your set up place in the beach. There are also kiosks if you want to plan a picnic with your friends and a park surrounding the beach if you feel like walking and exploring the tropical forest and take advantage of other views from the top of a canyon. Loved it! See more..
4.5 Cimetière de Morne-A-l'Eau (254 reviews)
- I found this an interesting site.
Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries • Religious Sites

I found this cemetery to be very interesting, unusual and unique. We were on a cruise excursion and they gave us 20 minutes here........I could have stayed 2 hours. If cemeteries don't interest you, I could see where you wouldn't want to spend much time here. However if you like to take pictures, then this is a photographer's dream. See more..
4.5 Porte d'Enfer (251 reviews)
- amazing !
Spent 1-2 hours Geologic Formations

What an amazing place ! Jaw-dropping views from high cliffs. And the restaurant, huddled in the creak is cheap and tasty See more..
4.5 Anse a la Gourde (247 reviews)
- Our favorite!
Beaches

Guadeloupe has endless beaches and we went to a different one each day till we discovered Anse a la Gourde. As you enter the parking area, turn left and park at the far end and you will have a private lovely oasis to spend the day. There is a very nice restaurant opposite Chez Honore for a nice beach lunch. See more..
4.5 Musée Costumes et Traditions (200 reviews)
- A gem
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

This Museum show you the heritage of the past of Guadeloupe and various parts of the world (Caraibean). The museum reveals the reality of the cultural heritage in very diverse areas such as: - Clothing - Anthropological - Lifestyle - Games and toys - Religious practices - Beliefs - Space flowers and medicinal plants - Life in the box and in the kitchen of yesteryear This museum is not limited to Guadeloupe, but also refers to: - Egyptian Antiquities - Greek - Roman Antiquities - Asia with India - West Africa - Ancient America - The Caribbean World - Europe with the Napoleonic fashion See more..
4.5 Zevallos Colonial Estate (175 reviews)
- Charming house with its history
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

A great cultural and historical guided tour with local passionate guides. A place to discover the history of the island. The english speaking tour has to be booked a few days before. See more..
4.5 La Douche (97 reviews)
- spectacular spot - especially when it starts raining
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

a nice natural pool, high waves and a view along the coast. We had double rainbows when it started to rain. A place where you don't mind to getwet See more..
4.5 Anse Laborde (83 reviews)
- Restaurant laborde beach
Beaches

We Just got back from Anse Laborde, a Beach outside of a Anse Bertrand in Guadalupe on grande terre. This has been a very challenging trip but our visit to Laborde Beach restaurant was one of the most pleasant meals we have had since the trip began. The local owner named Vanessa speaks some English and is very attentive. The food was also some of the best food we have had here. This is the first restaurant you come to with the colorful chairs under the canopies at Laborde Beach. The accras de morue were fabulous as were the drinks and the green fish salad. The kids had the menu d’enfant and their chicken wings were tender and tasty. Don’t miss this gem at our favorite beach so far. There was a nice breeze and beautiful open views of the water. We will likely be back on Our day of departure as Vanessa said she opens at 10 AM for coffee and Will likely try to get lunch before we hit the road to the airport! See more..
4.5 Plage de Babin (40 reviews)
- Worth the drive from Morne a l’Eau
Beaches

We followed the road signs from town, and just when we thought there was nothing to see, we found this lovely park/viewpoints. Others were picnic-ing. Very quiet, pretty spot. Worth the 10 minute drive. See more..
4.5 Museum Of Fine Arts Of St-Francois (34 reviews)
- A lovely little gem in the St Francois harbour
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Art Museums

The first museum of fine arts created in Guadeloupe opened in May 2017, it is located on the marina of Saint-François. Recently built, the building meets accessibility standards and has parking on the back. On a surface of 240 m2 arranged in 7 rooms, the museum proposes through 150 paintings, drawings and sculptures, a panorama of the fine arts from the 16th century to the present day by privileging the artists born, exercising or having exercised in Guadeloupe. See more..
4.5 Plage de Petit-Havre (254 reviews)
- Under appreciated gem
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Quiet and peaceful beach with plenty of trees under which you can set up a hammock or bring a towel to relax and read a book. Close by is a conveniently located restaurant where you can buy food or buy a beer to bring to your set up place in the beach. There are also kiosks if you want to plan a picnic with your friends and a park surrounding the beach if you feel like walking and exploring the tropical forest and take advantage of other views from the top of a canyon. Loved it! See more..
4.5 Cimetière de Morne-A-l'Eau (254 reviews)
- I found this an interesting site.
Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries • Religious Sites

I found this cemetery to be very interesting, unusual and unique. We were on a cruise excursion and they gave us 20 minutes here........I could have stayed 2 hours. If cemeteries don't interest you, I could see where you wouldn't want to spend much time here. However if you like to take pictures, then this is a photographer's dream. See more..
4.5 Porte d'Enfer (251 reviews)
- amazing !
Spent 1-2 hours Geologic Formations

What an amazing place ! Jaw-dropping views from high cliffs. And the restaurant, huddled in the creak is cheap and tasty See more..
4.5 Anse a la Gourde (247 reviews)
- Our favorite!
Beaches

Guadeloupe has endless beaches and we went to a different one each day till we discovered Anse a la Gourde. As you enter the parking area, turn left and park at the far end and you will have a private lovely oasis to spend the day. There is a very nice restaurant opposite Chez Honore for a nice beach lunch. See more..
4.5 Zevallos Colonial Estate (175 reviews)
- Charming house with its history
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

A great cultural and historical guided tour with local passionate guides. A place to discover the history of the island. The english speaking tour has to be booked a few days before. See more..
4.5 La Douche (97 reviews)
- spectacular spot - especially when it starts raining
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

a nice natural pool, high waves and a view along the coast. We had double rainbows when it started to rain. A place where you don't mind to getwet See more..
4.5 Anse Laborde (83 reviews)
- Restaurant laborde beach
Beaches

We Just got back from Anse Laborde, a Beach outside of a Anse Bertrand in Guadalupe on grande terre. This has been a very challenging trip but our visit to Laborde Beach restaurant was one of the most pleasant meals we have had since the trip began. The local owner named Vanessa speaks some English and is very attentive. The food was also some of the best food we have had here. This is the first restaurant you come to with the colorful chairs under the canopies at Laborde Beach. The accras de morue were fabulous as were the drinks and the green fish salad. The kids had the menu d’enfant and their chicken wings were tender and tasty. Don’t miss this gem at our favorite beach so far. There was a nice breeze and beautiful open views of the water. We will likely be back on Our day of departure as Vanessa said she opens at 10 AM for coffee and Will likely try to get lunch before we hit the road to the airport! See more..
4.5 Plage de Babin (40 reviews)
- Worth the drive from Morne a l’Eau
Beaches

We followed the road signs from town, and just when we thought there was nothing to see, we found this lovely park/viewpoints. Others were picnic-ing. Very quiet, pretty spot. Worth the 10 minute drive. See more..
4.5 Museum Of Fine Arts Of St-Francois (34 reviews)
- A lovely little gem in the St Francois harbour
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Art Museums

The first museum of fine arts created in Guadeloupe opened in May 2017, it is located on the marina of Saint-François. Recently built, the building meets accessibility standards and has parking on the back. On a surface of 240 m2 arranged in 7 rooms, the museum proposes through 150 paintings, drawings and sculptures, a panorama of the fine arts from the 16th century to the present day by privileging the artists born, exercising or having exercised in Guadeloupe. See more..
4.0 Plage de Bois Jolan (1.576 reviews)
- That is the one place to be in Guadeloupe.
Beaches

Amazing, stunning what else.... this beach you cannot describe you have to see it and experience its beauty. See more..
4.0 Plage des Raisins Clairs (1.489 reviews)
- Lovely find just off the beach
Beaches

The restaurant seating is all in the shade , well spaced tables and views of the sea. Good selection of food : tapas, salads, burgers, fish and meat. Fully stocked bar. Friendly staff , quick service and tasty food . If you’re in the area you should give it a go ! See more..
4.0 Plage de La Caravelle (999 reviews)
- Perfect Beach!
Beaches

This lovely beach is out of a magazine ad - blue water and tall palm tees. All beaches are public and this happens to be the Club Med Beach. You are welcome to bring your own towel or you can rent a chair from Club Med for EUR 10 per person. This is our favorite beach on Grand Terre. Just outside of the Club Med property line, vendors are selling local food, drinks and coconut sorbet. It is a little bit of a walk from the parking area and don't let the forbidding gates fool you - head towards the water, go through the revolving gate at the breach and keep walking until you make a hard right and see the orange and red Club Med bar. Then - enjoy your day! See more..
4.0 Ilet du Gosier (849 reviews)
- well worth a visit
Spent More than 3 hours Islands

This small island is very beautiful. shadow water which suits small kids. there is no beach chair or umbrella on the beach which gives a bit of the wild feeling. there is a boat service very close to our hotel ( karibea beach hotel). Return fare is 7 eur per person (including kid). The boat went to different hotels to pick up people. The boat ride itself is also very interesting - especially when the sea is rough. See more..
4.0 Lagon de la Porte d'Enfer (327 reviews)
- The power Of two oceans Unleashed
Marinas

While in Anse Bertrand, we were trying to find the exact location for La Porte d'Enfer, which was not coming up in the GPS. We even stopped 2 French tourists on the side of the road, and they were able to locate it on their map. While playing with the GPS, my wife had the brilliant idea to select the restaurant "Chez Coco', (Based on history of Mme Coco in Guadeloupe) To our delight, the restaurant was located exactly right at the entrance of La Porte D'Enfer. We stopped to have a quick bite to eat, and went for our hike to take some pictures. Pictures turned out beautiful, as this is where the two oceans meet. Easy hike that can be done with young children. See more..