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.
West Indies Helicopters operator locations: Guadeloupe
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).
Can Strait Passage arrange a helicopter to Guadeloupe?
Yes. West Indies Helicopters lists Guadeloupe in its charter form. Strait Passage requests live aircraft availability and returns a confirmed USD quote before booking or payment.
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Request transport to Guadeloupe
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