A different activity
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Martinique is an ideal destination for a family vacation.
Whether you are traveling alone, with friends or as a couple, with young children, energetic teenagers or even grandparents seeking a relaxing stay, Martinique has many things to do to suit all ages and desires.
From beaches and site-seeing to hiking and more, we promise you an unforgettable time on our island.
Beaches
Martinique has fabulous beaches galore. From wild stretches of undeveloped beach to livelier beaches, with or without waves and with white or black sand, you will be spoiled for choice for places to enjoy some family fun in the sun. What is more, the water is crystal-clear with a temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) all year round.
The beaches of the south – Les Salines, Pointe Marin and Grande Anse – offer an idyllic setting for tranquil swims with your children. Further north, the black sand beaches, like Anse Couleuvre, Anse Latouche or Anse Turin have a more wild and rugged feel that you are sure to love.
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Martinique Zoo
A trip to Martinique Zoo is a captivating experience for all the family. The site, which is built on the ruins of a former sugar refinery is quite simply magnificent.
Follow the signed trail through the grounds (approximately 1 hr 30 mins) to discover a wide variety of fascinating animals, including endemic species such as the Lesser Antillean iguana, along with animals from the four corners of the world, like monkeys, jaguars and even a giant anteater.
On the trail, two large aviaries promise you an unusual, immersive experience.
Snorkeling
Go snorkeling with your family and discover the wonders that lie underwater in Martinique!
The beaches of the south, with their calm, shallow waters, offer the ideal conditions for trying snorkeling for the first time with children. The rock formation just off the beach at the Plage du Bourg d’Anses d’Arlet is very easy to reach and teeming with precious sea life.
Kit yourselves out with fins, mask and snorkel and go explore the coral reefs. You can see starfish, sea urchins and many other multi-colored varieties of fish, often just a few fin strokes from the beach.
In the sea grass, don’t miss the unique opportunity to observe and swim with sea turtles. Anse Dufour, Anse Noire and Grande Anse are some of the favorite spots of these fascinating creatures.
The grounds of domaine d'émeraude
Nestled between Mount Pelée and the Pitons du Carbet, the Domaine d’Émeraude park is an enchanting place where children can have fun in complete safety.
With a four-kilometer trail through deep forest and an incredible nature exploration pavilion, the estate’s grounds are the ideal place for an educational family day out.
This nature exploration and education site is one of the highlights of the Martinique Regional Nature Park.
La Savane des Esclaves - Slavery Museum
If you want to learn more about the history of our island while you are here, the Savane des Esclaves is one place you must not miss.
Gilbert Larose, who created this incredible site in Trois-Îlets, has recreated an entire village of the past with traditional huts, gardens and medicinal plants.
The site offers both guided and unguided tours as well as a program of educational and fun events, like cocoa stick making workshops.
Habitation Belfort
At Habitation Belfort, in the heart of the countryside, you can discover all the workings of a 140-acre farming estate.
Aboard the mini-train – which kids absolutely love – you’ll tour the banana fields in the company of a guide who will explain all about banana production and the estate’s farming processes, right up to the boxing of the fruit for shipping. The site is superb and the tour truly fascinating.
Cascade Couleuvre
If you like rivers and waterfalls, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the magnificent Cascade Couleuvre with your family. The waterfall can be found in Le Prêcheur, in the north of the island, after a short 1.5-kilometer hike through tropical forest.
As you walk up the Couleuvre river on your way to the waterfall, you’ll see some incredibly rich plant and animal life. The waterfall itself is over 20 meters high and makes a refreshing and exotic excursion.
Visit to the etang des salines
The Étang des Salines nature reserve is totally unique. It consists of a vast 240-hectare lagoon surrounded by mangrove forest, savanna and dry forest, inhabited by exceptional fauna and flora.
The visit involves a short walk of less than an hour amid an oasis of tranquility and some amazing landscapes. Take a trip with family to this protected area where you can see crabs, fish and the many migratory birds that seek refuge at the calm lagoon.
The iguanas of ilet chancel
Embark for a family excursion, by boat or kayak, to see the famous Lesser Antillean Iguana (Iguana delicatissima), an endemic and today endangered species.
Ilet Chancel is the only place you can see them in their natural habitat. Take advantage of this unique experience to discover the world of the mangrove forest and teach your children about the importance of nature conservation in Martinique.
So, what are you waiting for to enjoy some unforgettable family time? We promise that you will go home from your stay with fantastic memories and wanting just one thing – to come back to our magnificent island as soon as you can!
