The notebook of Île de l'Ascension
Listen to the ressack before you go back.
Volcanic cones, isolated base and turtle nesting beaches make up a rare stopover in the middle of the Atlantic.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Volcano · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Île de l'Ascension
Volcanic cones, isolated base and turtle nesting beaches make up a rare stopover in the middle of the Atlantic.
The discovery of Ascension Island is centred around Green Mountain, Georgetown and Long Beach. The stay thus alternates between island landscapes, the coastline, volcanic landscapes and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: specific entry formalities to be obtained before the trip and very limited connections and accommodation. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Green Mountain
- Georgetown
- Long Beach
Before you choose
- Specific entry formalities to be obtained before the trip
- Very limited connections and accommodation
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Green Mountain
Green Mountain slices with black flows and dry plains d-Ascension: its top is revegetated with a humid forest born of old plantations. The trails pass from bamboo to ferns, then open up views of the volcanic cones and Wideawake Airfield; the contrast tells the unique ecological history of the island.
Place indismissible
Georgetown
Georgetown brings together port, St. Mary's Church, administrative buildings and a few streets on the west coast of Ascension. The site gives an impression of a post more advanced than city, between ocean, infrastructures and bare volcanic reliefs; the movements remain linked to the island's own authorizations.
Nature and landscape
Long Beach
Long Beach borders Georgetown and plays a key role in Atlantic green turtles, who come to lay some nights. The day, the beach appears wide and exposed; after sunset, the possible observation must remain framed, silent and distant from nests as females.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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