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Les Saintes Guadeloupe - Best Ports, Anchorages, and Boatyards

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PORTS & ANCHORAGES IN Les Saintes

Les Saintes, one of the Caribbean’s hidden gem, forms part of the Guadeloupe island group. Known for its rich history, these islands offer a unique blend of serene beaches, lush hills, and traditional French-Caribbean charm. Terre-de-Haut is the most visited and developed island in Les Saintes. Renowned for its quaint villages, the island boasts of the stunning Pain de Sucre Beach and the historical Fort Napoléon. Its harbor, Les Saintes Bay, is considered one of the world’s most beautiful bays. Less developed than its sister island, Terre-de-Bas (more of a westward direction actually) offers a more authentic and tranquil Caribbean experience. It’s characterized by lush green landscapes, quiet beaches, and a small, welcoming community that maintains traditional fishing and farming practices.

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Composed of several islands, Guadeloupe is an enchanting archipelago shaped like a butterfly and divided into two main islands—Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, and several smaller islands. Head over to the main Guadeloupe sailing guide to know more. The towering La Soufrière volcano stands as a majestic sentinel over the island, and the area is also known for its natural hot springs. Once a major center for sugarcane cultivation, the island’s sugar plantations have left a lasting mark on its cultural landscape.