Plage du Bourg
10 min walk
At the heart of the village. Golden sand, calm water, ideal for families.
Caravelle peninsula · Martinique
Discover the Caravelle peninsula.
Beaches, trails, fishermen's tables, boat trips. A local guide so you don't miss a thing on the peninsula.
- Nature reserve
- Surf spot
- 10 min to village
Setting
The Caravelle peninsula is a rocky spur classified as a nature reserve, exposed to the Atlantic but with the bay of Tartane kept sheltered. Tartane, a fishing village, is its heart : surf in the morning, market at La Trinité, fish for lunch.
Immersive view
The peninsula, in 3D.
Fly over Tartane and the Caravelle in relief, click the places we love. Designed for a larger screen — the mobile version is still usable.
A more precise, lighter map is right below — for routes and exact distances.
The map
The peninsula, from above.
The pinned spots
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Bourg Beach At the heart of the village. Golden sand, calm water, family-friendly.
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Anse l'Étang Golden sand, quiet vibe. Bars and restaurants on site, including the Cocoa Beach Café.
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Surfers' Beach Consistent waves, great exposure. Schools and rentals on site.
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Caravelle Lighthouse 360° view over the Atlantic, Tartane and inland to Mont Pelée. Go late afternoon, back before dark.
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Caravelle trail (8 km loop) A loop through the nature reserve. Cliffs, mangrove, dramatic Atlantic panoramas.
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Baie du Trésor A mangrove cove at the heart of the reserve, from the Château Dubuc car park. Calm swimming and snorkelling, daytime only.
- La Trinité market
Fruit, spices, infused rums, local vegetables. Saturday morning for the atmosphere.
- Fonds Blancs
Catamaran or motorboat over the white sandbanks of the Le Robert islets, snorkelling. Joséphine's Bathtub departs from Le François.
A schematic map for orientation. Actual distances and routes vary — ask us on arrival.
Beaches
Four beaches nearby.
Plage de la Brèche
10 min walk
Calm water, shade of the sea-grape trees.
Anse l'Étang
4 min drive
Golden sand, quiet atmosphere. Bars and restaurants on site, including the Cocoa Beach Café.
Surf beach
6 min drive
Consistent waves, schools and rentals on site. Mixed sand-and-reef bottom.
Hikes
Three trails, three views.
Caravelle trail
Starts 8 min away by car
An 8 km loop (about 3h30) through the nature reserve. Cliffs, mangroves, spectacular Atlantic panoramas.
Caravelle lighthouse
8 min drive + 30 min walk
360° views over the Atlantic, Tartane and inland to Mont Pelée. Go late afternoon, back before dark.
Baie du Trésor
8 min drive + 30 min walk
Mangrove cove at the heart of the reserve, from the Château Dubuc car park. Calm bathing and snorkelling, daytime only.
Tables
Local flavours.
Seafront tables
5 min walk
Grilled fish, accras, red snapper, lobster. The seafront has several fishermen's tables open at lunch, some at dinner.
La Trinité & Le Robert markets
10-20 min drive
Fruit, spices, infused rums (rhums arrangés), garden vegetables. Saturday morning for the ambience.
The Saint-James distillery, in Sainte-Marie, is about twenty minutes away; the island’s other rum estates take a little longer.
Excursions
Half-day outings.
Fonds Blancs
From Le Robert
Catamaran or motorboat across the white sandbanks of the Le Robert islets, snorkelling. Joséphine's Bathtub departs from Le François.
Turtles at Anse Dufour
1 h drive
Green-turtle observation with snorkel, best in the morning.
Jardin de Balata
1 h drive
Tropical flora, hanging walkways, views over the pitons. Half a day for plant lovers.
An ideal day
7 am → 10 pm.
An example day, to adapt to the swell, the mood, and the time the boats come in.
At Tartane, the rhythm follows mostly the sea.
- 07:00
Wake by the bay
Coffee on the terrace, first reflections on the water. The first fishermen return to port.
- 08:30
Surf beach
A lesson or a simple swim. The water is still cool.
- 12:30
Lunch by the sea
Lunch on a fishermen's terrace in the village. Grilled fish, breadfruit fries.
- 15:00
Nap, pool, book
Back at the villa: pool, hammock, rest.
- 16:30
Lighthouse trail
Late-afternoon climb to the lighthouse, a 30-minute walk. 360° view, back down before dark.
- 20:00
Aperitif at the lounge bar
Ti-punch and plancha at the outdoor lounge bar.
- 22:00
A quiet evening
A few distant lights. Tartane turns in early.