"Marie-Galante" Marie-Galante by myriam_c

Marie-Galante Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 15 photos

Sailing from Guadeloupe to Marie-Galante

Marie-Galante is a small island off the southeast coast of Guadeloupe, easily reachable from Pointe-à-Pitre or Saint-François by speedboat in 45 min. or from Pointe-à-Pitre by plane in 15 min.

Marie-Galante, that equals paradise-like, almost deserted white beaches with coconut palmtrees and the limpid and turquoise ocean with a temperature between 26-29°C year round. The nicest beaches are so secluded that they can only be found on foot.

Marie-Galante, that equals luxurious tropical vegetation with exceptional fauna and flora. Raisiniers de bord de mer, mancenilliers, acacias, manioc, indigo, cotton, cactus-cierges, frangipaniers, ...

Marie-Galante, distilleries producing rum 59° for the very best ti-punch ...

Marie-Galante, is simply out of this world.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Authentic, quiet, lovely beaches
In a nutshell:A MUST GO TO island when you're in the area!

Last visit to Marie-Galante: May 2002
Intro Written Jan 26, 2003
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Reviews (4)

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The windmills of Marie-Galante Things to Do (3)

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The historic architecture of... Things to Do (3)

In 1839 Habitation Murat was one of the largest sugar cane plantations in Guadeloupe, with 207 slaves. This Habitation... more travel advice

A perfect scuba diving destination Sports & Outdoors (1)

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Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 26, 2003

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Marie-Galante, l'île aux cent moulins

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Comments (4)

Jim_Eliason Sep 17, 2006 at 4:25 AM Report Abuse

Cool Windmill Pic!
tini58de Jul 18, 2004 at 4:20 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like a wonderful destination - as well the island as the surrounding waters !!!
cadzand Feb 9, 2003 at 9:50 AM Report Abuse

Marie Galante : een naam om van weg te dromen. Dit lijkt een paradijs !
truus_s Feb 8, 2003 at 6:21 AM Report Abuse

Lijkt me erg mooi om dit te zien!!Mooie fotos!!