The notebook of Martinique, de la Pelée au Diamant
Follow the paths that look at the sea.
Volcano, tropical forest, urban bay and rocky coastline combine the great contrasts of Martinique.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Island · Volcano · Coast · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Martinique, de la Pelée au Diamant
Volcano, tropical forest, urban bay and rocky coastline combine the great contrasts of Martinique.
The discovery of Martinique, from the Pelee to the Diamond is based around Montagne Pelée, Fort-de-France and Rocher du Diamant. The stay thus alternates between island landscapes, volcanic landscapes, coastline and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: transport and openings to be confirmed and weather likely to modify the program. 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
- Pelee Mountain
- Fort-de-France
- Rock of Diamond
Before you choose
- Transport and openings to be confirmed
- Weather likely to change the programme
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Montagne Pelée
The Pelee Mountain dominates the north of Martinique, with forest-covered slopes, fast clouds and a often changing top. Its volcanic history remains visible around Saint-Pierre, but the hike mainly speaks of ancient lava, humidity, narrow ridges and short views of the coast.
Remarkable location
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France concentrates the covered market, the Savane, the Schoelcher library and the docks where ferries and cruise ships arrive. The city gives an urban face to Martinique, more alive than seaside, with its shopping streets, traffic jams, Creole facades and its very present bay.
Remarkable location
Rocher du Diamant
The Rock of Diamond stands off the south coast of Martinique, visible from the beach and the viewpoints of the Diamond. Its volcanic silhouette attracts the eye at any time, while currents and the protection of the island reserve its approach to framed exits or to the confirmed divers.
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