Martinique Sailing Travel Guide

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Martinique Sailing Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • Fort-de-France has long been one of the safest and most scenic anchorages in the Caribbean. As the island's yachting scene has blossomed, marinas have opened across from Fort-de-France in Pointe du Bout, on the eastern coast in Le Robert and Le François, and in the south in Sainte-Anne.
  • Port de Plaisance in Le Marin, in the southern part of the island, is the largest (620-berth) and best-equipped marina in Martinique. The lion's share of charter yacht companies are found here. Catamaran charters are more numerous than monohull charters.
  • The western (Caribbean) coast of the island is calmer and easier for novice sailors than the slightly rougher eastern (Atlantic) coast.
  • Pick up a copy of Martinique's free sailing guidebook/magazine, called Ti'Ponton. The bilingual French/English publication is found around the island and an online version is available at www.tiponton.com.

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

Hotel Carayou

Pointe du Bout
Les Trois Ilets 97229 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0
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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
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
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4.0
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Attractions

Caravelle Nature Preserve

expert favorite attraction
Good For Sailing
Caravelle peninsula
Trinit�, Martinique

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

Le Ponton

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Good For Sailing
Pointe du Bout
Trois-Ilets, Martinique

Distance: 7.1 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Parc Naturel Regional de la Martinique

Good For Sailing
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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