"Martinique des anses aux mornes (bays to hills)" Top 5 Page for this destination Martinique by XenoHumph

Martinique Travel Guide: 214 reviews and 353 photos

Beach of Le Diamant, Martinique - Martinique

From the South...

The South has the most famous beaches, is drier and less mountaineous than the North.

...to the North

Montagne Pelée from St Pierre, Martinique

The northern part of the island is more mountainous and rainy. Its history is dominated by the eruption of the volcano Montagne Pelée which destroyed Saint Pierre in 1902.

Location of Martinique

Map of the Caribbean showing Martinique location

Martinique is located in the lesser Caribbean (Petites Antilles in French). It belongs to France. It has a tropical humid weather which is quite pleasant throughout the year, especially on the hills (mornes) where a breeze is always felt.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sea & mountain, beach & hiking, beautiful tropical island
Cons:Narrow twisty steep roads

Last visit to Martinique: Jan 2011
Intro Updated Feb 25, 2011
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River of Anse Céron, Le Prëcheur, Martinique - Martinique

Habitation Céron is closed! Warnings Or Dangers (4)

Do not believe the "recent" guidebooks, like my two "2010" ones, suggesting that you can visit the plantation Habitation... more travel advice

Atlantic coast from Trail des Caps, Martinique - Martinique

Hiking the scenic Trace des Caps (South) Things to Do (16)

In construction This lovely trail takes you along the Atlantic coast, in coastal forests, high dry plateau, and through... more travel advice

Pearl Islet from trail of Anses du Nord Martinique - Martinique

Hiking Chemin des Anses du Nord (North) Things to Do (16)

In construction Awsome views on the coast, secluded beaches and cliffs Tropical himid forest narrow muddy and slick... more travel advice

Road near Anse Couleuvre, northern Martinique - Martinique

Narrow twisty steep roads Warnings Or Dangers (4)

Driving in Martinique is tiring because the roads are so narrow and twisty. The topography is very mountainous, so you... more travel advice

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Comments (7)

Nemorino May 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM Report Abuse

Fine photos of this beautiful island. I didn't know they had such a devastating volcano eruption in 1902. (Too bad it was so foggy when you climbed the volcano.)
toonsarah Feb 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

Started reading and realised you hadn't finished this page. Love what I've read so far - can you let me know when you're done please!
starship Feb 22, 2011 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page!! Very well written with excellent observations and your photos are all superb!! Your trip there was very comprehensive and I enjoyed reading this page!
ettiewyn Feb 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM Report Abuse

Wow, I'm dreaming about going there now :-)
cachaseiro Feb 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM Report Abuse

Nice page. I´d like to climb that vulcano.
hunterV Feb 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM Report Abuse

You have a wonderful page here! Thanks for your presentation! ><><><
mtncorg Feb 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM Report Abuse

Que magnifique! That certainly beats the Oregon Coast this time of year!!!!