Caribbean Island Guide · PTP
Guadeloupe
A French Caribbean archipelago centered on Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre.
Overview
Guadeloupe is an archipelago whose two largest islands, Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, are joined by bridges. Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) is on Grande-Terre; Basse-Terre contains rainforest, waterfalls, and the La Soufrière volcanic massif.
Known for
- Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre
- Pointe-à-Pitre markets and museums
- Guadeloupe National Park and Carbet Falls
- Ferry links to Les Saintes and Marie-Galante
Things to do
- Visit the markets and museums of Pointe-à-Pitre
- Walk marked routes in Guadeloupe National Park
- See Carbet Falls on Basse-Terre
- Take a ferry to one of the smaller Guadeloupe islands
Getting to Guadeloupe
Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) receives flights from France and the Caribbean. Passenger ferries leave the Pointe-à-Pitre area for islands including Les Saintes and Marie-Galante; private charters connect other regional points.
Guadeloupe FAQs
How do you get to Guadeloupe?
Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) receives flights from France and the Caribbean. Passenger ferries leave the Pointe-à-Pitre area for islands including Les Saintes and Marie-Galante; private charters connect other regional points.
What is Guadeloupe known for?
Guadeloupe is known for the contrasting terrain of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe National Park, Carbet Falls, and ferry links within the archipelago.
What is the gateway to Guadeloupe?
The main gateway is Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP).
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