Martinique Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Martinique Snorkeling Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • The eastern coast features some of the best snorkeling on the island, namely at Pointe du Bout, Anse Mitan, Anses d'Arlet, and Ste-Anne.
  • Although Diamond Rock is a renowned dive site, it's not recommend for snorkelers because of the strong currents. Better to head to nearby Anse Mabouyas near Sainte-Luce; it's one of the lesser-visited beaches and the water is calm.
  • Book a snorkel tour to the unique La Grotte aux Chauve-Souris (Bat Cave), where scores of the flying critters echo across water teeming with schools of fish.

Beach Overview: Martinique

By Matt Link
Martinique has so much to offer visitors, from stunning scenery to old fishing villages lining the coasts, rainforests and black sand beaches in the north, small mountains in the center, and arid beaches and nature preserves in the south. The island is nicknamed the Isle of Flowers—there's no lack of botanical gardens tucked into the rugged landscape. Other natural highlights include the Caravelle Nature Preserve, the wide undeveloped beaches of Les Salines, and the town of Le Prêcheur and its volcanic hot springs. The island explodes for a great Carnival celebration, known locally as Vaval, with each village on the island getting involved with costumes and floats. You won't be disappointed by the array of options for lodging, from huge resorts to hidden B&Bs to Gites de France&3151;apartments, studios, and guest rooms for rent in friendly, private homes. Read More

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Hotels

from: $669

Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa

Quartier Cap Est
Francois 97240 Map

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Club Med Buccaneer's Creek

Pointe Marin
Le Marin

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Hotel La Bateliere

20 rue des Alizes
Schoelcher Map

Distance: 7.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Les Salines

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
southern tip of island
near Ste-Anne, Martinique

Distance: 19.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Les Salines Beach is a mile-long white sand beach lined with palm trees, located at the southern tip of Martinique. With its calm waters, it is a popular destination for families. ... Read More
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4_0

Caravelle Nature Preserve

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Good For Snorkeling
Caravelle peninsula
Trinit�, Martinique

Distance: 1.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Parc Naturel Regional de la Martinique

Good For Snorkeling
island-wide
Domaine de Tivoli - BP 437
Fort-de-France, Martinique

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Parc Naturel Regional de la Martinique (Regional Natural Reserve of Martinique) offers 31... Read More
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Airports

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Other Smaller Airports near Martinique

Distance (mi.)
Martinique Lamentin Airport 4.6 map
Marie Galante Les Bases Airport 52.7 map
Melville Hall Airport 64.3 map

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