dare to live the delicious adventure of traveling to Martinique; a rugged Caribbean island, located in North America, belonging to the Lesser Antilles; which is a French overseas region, whose culture is a mix of elements from France and the Antilles. By 2016 it only had 376,480 inhabitants and its currency is the euro. Its capital is Fort-de-France, which in turn is the largest city, with narrow streets and sloping hills.
Martinique’s climate is most pleasant between the months of March and April; so if you want to travel to this island, do it in those months, when the nights are mild with temperatures around 20°C, while during the day, the temperature ranges between 23°C and 33°C. On the other hand, when traveling to Martinique you will be able to carry out different activities and visits to the following sites:
Hiking in the volcano: Martinique has a particular mountainous nature that is suitable for hiking in a simple way, either by hiking or cycling, in places such as the slopes of the Carbet peak, in the surroundings of the Mount Pelée volcano, among others; or practice canyoning, or simple descents through torrents of water.
A water tunnel: When traveling to Martinique with your family, you will be able to enjoy walks through the Didier waterfall, close to the capital Fort-de-France, even children from 9 to 10 years old can participate, because it is not dangerous, passing through the tunnels until you reach to the waterfall.
Kayak on turquoise waters: The practice of this sport can be done in the Baths of Josephine, located in the south of Martinique, in the Bay of François; In turn, you will enjoy an exquisite landscape through a wide strip of fine sand, white seabeds and turquoise waters of great beauty.
Mount Pelee: An active volcano, it erupted on May 8, 1902, destroying the nearby town of Saint-Pierre; but at present it is in a quiet phase; and there are no risks, hence the tourists take walks to the summit; from where you can see excellent views of the Atlantic and the surrounding mountains.
Saint-Pierre: If you want to travel to Martinique to enjoy spectacular views, we recommend you visit Saint-Pierre, from where you can see the Mount Pelée volcano. This city was the main port and city of Martinique until this volcano erupted in 1902 and destroyed it. Today tourists visit it to observe the ruins and learn about its history.
The Franck Perret Volcanological Museum: When traveling to Martinique you can also visit this museum, which pays tribute to the 26,000 victims of the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902.
Traditional houses and tropical flowers: An important part of this tourist destination is its history, which can be enjoyed through visits to traditional houses located in the La Ferme neighborhood, as well as to the Trois-Ilets fields, a two-hectare park that has traditional houses from 1900.
Balata Botanical Gardens: They are near Fort-de-France and are owned by a horticulturist; who has managed to gather there more than 3,000 species of plants, among which the water lilies and lotus flowers stand out. There are also suspension bridges suspended in the middle of the treetops; from where you can enjoy an aerial view of the fantastic gardens, considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
The Schoelcher Library: It is another important site that you must visit when traveling to Martinique; It is named after Victor Schoelcher, an activist who fought for the abolition of slavery in the French colonies.
Fort-de-France: It is the capital of Martinique; the largest and busiest city, it has architectural attractions such as Fort Saint Louis, dating from 1638; the Palais de Justice and the Saint-Louis Cathedral with its distinctive spire. Many of the most visited sites are in its surroundings.
Route of the Trace: It is a path built by the Jesuits in the 17th century; located along the Pitons du Carbet volcanoes, which has very well marked trails that go from the main route to the summits.
Pagerie Museum: This museum works in a stone house, which was restored, and was the birthplace of Marie Joseph Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, wife of Napoleon, who later became Empress Josephine.
Pointe Du Bout: It is one of the main tourist areas that you should visit when traveling to Martinique, where shops, boutiques, still lifes, ice cream parlors and restaurants abound; almost all located in front of the sea, so that you can enjoy a spectacular landscape while shopping or eating in a place of your choice.
Saint Anne: It is one of the most beautiful towns in Martinique, located in the south of the island, and its main attraction is its beaches, although you can see wonderful places and visit a large number of shops, restaurants and a craft market.
Les Salines: When traveling to Martinique, this is one of the most beautiful and visited beaches on the island, where you can enjoy calm waters and soft white sand. Its name is derived from the salt ponds found in the area surrounding the beach.
Caravelle Peninsula: It is an area of great natural beauty, which belonged to the Dubuc family, owner of the peninsula during the eighteenth century; in fact, many visit the ruins of the Château Dubuc, the former home of this family; while hiking through the peninsula.
Grand-Riviere: It is a small, quiet and picturesque fishing village; which is located in the extreme north of Martinique; where you can go on boardwalks, visit the black sand beach, practice hiking and water sports. Without a doubt one of the best options when traveling to Martinique.