The most beautiful natural sites to discover The Handles Of Arlet

Located between Le Diamant and Les Anses-d'Arlet, Petite-Anse is no exception to the rule: fine sand, coconut palms, a volleyball court and small restaurants are all popular with visitors. To get there, all you have to do is follow the seafront and its fishing boats. The road from Le Diamant to Petite-Anse is very pleasant and offers some choice panoramas of Le Diamant rock and the bay, not to be missed. The area is relatively unspoilt by tourism, with limited but excellent accommodation.

This pretty walk links the village of Anses-d'Arlet to Grande-Anse in one hour. The departure at the village cemetery goes up a little on the side of the Morne Champagne hill. The walk continues through the savanna, towards the beach of Grande-Anse. Enjoy the beautiful views of the village and the Caribbean coast, and the abundance of tropical forest, between gum trees and heliconias. A superb and easy walk without hesitation. However, bring good shoes.

Starting from the Gallochet district, the Arlet trail leads you to the Grande Anse beach. The seven-kilometer trail starts by going along the Anse Noire ravine to go up to the black sand beach of the same name. You will then reach its neighbor, Anse Dufour, before heading inland to go around the Morne Réduit. On the way, you will have access to beautiful viewpoints on the coast. Finally, you will go back down towards the beach of Grande Anse, where the walk ends. Count 2 hours. Easy level.

To the north of Grande Anse, a path goes through the thickets before continuing along the sea. After an hour's easy walk, reach the underwater trail set up by the Conservatoire du Littoral (Coastal Protection Agency). Armed with a mask, a snorkel, and flippers, dive to discover the 5 buoys under which reside unique underwater fauna and flora: seagrass beds, rocky bottoms, coral massifs, fish of all colors… Out of the water, a carbet (native hut) with educational panels indicates the animals and plants that you are likely to meet.