Anse Mitan is a white-sand beach in the commune of Les Trois-Îlets. It is bordered by numerous hotels, a casino and souvenir stores. Located opposite Fort-de-France, it offers a superb panorama of the city and the Pitons du Carbet.

It is very popular with tourists, especially those staying in the local hotels.

To get there, you can either take the shuttle boat from Fort-de-France or go to the commune of Trois-Ilets and, once downtown, follow the signs for Anses d'Arlet. A sign announces the beach.

Les Salines is "THE" beach in Martinique. In the opinion of almost the entire population, it's the most beautiful beach on the island and is sometimes even described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean archipelago.

We could even talk about twin beaches, as there are Grande Anse des Salines and Petite Anse des Salines, both of which are equally impressive.

Plage des Salines is often used as a poster for postcards and tourist brochures from Martinique. A long beach of white sand lined with coconut palms, with turquoise-blue waters, this beach has nothing to envy the most beautiful beaches on the paradise islands!

It's very crowded during the week, especially with tourists, and even more so at weekends, when tourists mingle with residents. Bathing is pleasant and not dangerous, even if small or medium-sized waves are sometimes encountered.

There are tables and benches in the shaded areas, and showers for rinsing off after a swim. Restaurants are also available on the beach and nearby.

At the end of the beach, you can visit the Etang des Salines, whose protected ecosystem, well explained on the signs lining the route, is special. You'll discover a multitude of crabs during the ten-minute walk along the pontoon, and if you're lucky, migratory birds pass through our island during the North American winter.

Salines beach is also known as the departure point for young Martinican resistance fighters who made their way to Saint Lucia to join the Free French Forces during the Second World War.

Salines beach is the southern tip of Martinique. You can get there by heading towards the commune of Sainte-Anne and following the excellent signposts, which prevent you from getting lost.

A MUST SEE!

The beach of Anse du Carbet or Plage du Coin is known for being the one on which Christopher Columbus landed on June 15, 1502. It is also the place that marks the beginning of colonization in Martinique. Indeed, it is the beach on which the first settlers of the island would have landed, including the most famous Pierre d'Esnambuc.

It is a grey sand beach shaded and animated by the activity of fishermen.

The water is calm but there are strong waves due to the wind. This beach has a pontoon.

Several restaurants are located there and you can enjoy local flavors almost with your feet in the water. To get there, head towards the north of Martinique and continue towards Carbet / Saint-Pierre, a little after Neisson, you will see the sign "Plage du Coin" encouraging you to turn left to get there. There is a small parking lot.

Grande Anse beach of Anse d'Arlet is one of the largest beaches in Martinique. It is also a very quiet beach sheltered from the waves. It is very sunny afternoon and a little windy.

The water is very clear and limpid. It has a platform from which we can see very clearly the sand and the rocks in the water. It is very common to see sea stars or other tropical fish. 

A mask and snorkel are recommended to see the seabed fauna. For snorkeling enthusiasts, a 200-metre trail has been set up by the Conservatoire du Littoral near Cap Salomon at the entrance to the bay. If you see starfish, be aware that they are a protected species in Martinique and that it is strictly forbidden to take them from the water and leave with them.

Diving and canoeing activities are available on the beach for a fee.

It is possible to eat thanks to the numerous restaurants and bars present on the spot along the whole length of the beach.

It's a very quiet beach during the week, but much frequented by families living in the area at weekends.

Be prepared for a lively atmosphere at weekends, and it's possible to get a full taste of local life by listening to local music played on the beach by the bathers present. So this beach may leave a different impression if you go during the week or on a weekend or public holiday.

Anses d'Arlet Beach is also known as “Plage du Bourg.” It is the busiest beach in the town and one of the most popular on the island.

It is the most photographed beach on the island because of its pier, which is perfectly aligned with the town's 16th-century church facing the sea. It has a webcam that broadcasts images of the beach almost live on the internet. It has showers where you can rinse off.

There is a restaurant and a few beach bars where you can grab a bite to eat. Like the other beaches in the town of Anses d'Arlet, you can see tropical fish and other marine life here, so don't forget your masks and snorkels.

To get there, simply head to the town of Anses d'Arlet. Once you see the church steeple, drive closer and you'll have arrived. There is a large parking area before you enter the town center.

Located just a few meters from Anse Noire, Anse Dufour is completely different. The sand is golden-white.

Two small restaurants line the beach. Small palm trees provide shade. You can admire the colorful traditional fishing boats called locally gommiers lying on the sand.

The fishing hamlet along the beach is very quiet and charming. The beach is relatively uncrowded, and the underwater world is renowned for its tropical fish species, starfish and sea turtles.

A bat cave is nearby.

It's an ideal beach for those who want to enjoy the peace.

To get there from the north or the center, follow the southwest direction (Trois-Ilets then Anses d'Arlet) via the D7, where a sign on the right indicates access to the beach. From the south, head towards Diamant Anses d'Arlet on the D7 until you see the signs for the beach access road.

The Prehistory and Archeology Museum of Martinique is a space dedicated to the West Indian prehistory and Carib Indian civilizations which populated Martinique, there is more that 4000 years. The building, a military building stewardship was acquired by the Conseil General of Martinique in 1968 which wanted to create a museum to promote the heritage of Martinique.

It was in 1971 that was formally established the prehistory and archeology museum art and popular traditions museum. In 1983, he became the Departmental Museum of Archaeology and Prehistory.

Like the Schoelcher Library, it is located in front of the Savane at Fort-de-France. It is now labeled "Museum of France".

For the 40th anniversary of the Museum, labeled "Museum of France", three original collections are available:

• A collection of nearly 2000 pieces of pre-Columbian archeology,
• A collection of jewelry Hispanic Colombia,
• A rich ethnographic collection.

The Grande Rivière is the number 1 tourist attraction in the town of Grand'Rivière in the north of Martinique. It owes its name to its length (5,766 meters). Indeed, it is also the longest river in Martinique.

If you want to enjoy an invigorating river bath, this is the ideal place to go. If you go to the village in the municipality, you will see the point where the river flows into the often rough sea.

Benches and tables are available for picnics, but we recommend the many nearby restaurants for dining. You can enjoy meals featuring local shellfish (lobsters, shrimp, crayfish) caught off the coast of the Grande Rivière.

To get there, head towards the North Atlantic, passing through Basse-Pointe and Macouba to reach the town of Grand'Riviere. At the entrance to the town, you will cross a bridge over the river below.

Petite Anse beach lies a few kilometers south of the town of Anses d'Arlet. It is sandwiched between two hills.

It's a special little corner of the Anses d'Arlet commune. Its inhabitants live mainly from fishing.

The sand is white. The waters are calm and clear and are therefore ideal for swimming even though it is rare to see people swimming.

It rarely rains in Petite Anse. It has a pontoon.

It is possible to see beautiful tropical fish or other marine species such as starfish.

Petite Anse beach provides access to the Dlo Ferré site.

To get there, head towards the commune of Le Diamant, after arriving at Anses d'Arlet, then you'll see the beach and its parking lot on your right. If you're in Le Diamant, head for Anse Caffard then Anses d'Arlets, and you won't miss the beach visible from the road.

Located in the town of Rivière-Pilote, Anse Figuier, this beautiful and large shaded beach, due to the presence of numerous coconut palms and sea grape trees, offers you clean and clear water.

Note, however, the presence of small rocks in the water can be a bit sore feet if you walk on them when swimming.

You will not miss visiting the Ecomusée, a former distillery converted into a museum that has remnants of the Caribbean era, picked up on the beach.

Anse Figuier has slides and swings, making it an attractive spot for children. In addition, wooden tables and benches are set up on the beach for anyone who wants to have a picnic.

To get there, follow the signs for Rivière-Pilote on the N5 from Sainte-Luce. An entrance on the right will indicate Anse Figuier.