Itineraries — South Martinique

South Martinique is the most touristic zone of the island, and the one offering the most efficient combination between emblematic beaches, structured hotel infrastructure, diverse nautical activities and accessibility from Aimé Césaire airport (25-45 minutes depending on poles). For a first stay in Martinique, it is without hesitation the region to favour as a base camp.

Geographically, the South unfolds in an arc from Trois-Îlets (northwest, facing Fort-de-France) to Sainte-Anne (extreme southeast tip of the island), via Anses d'Arlet, Le Diamant, Rivière-Pilote, Le Marin (French boating capital with its 800-berth marina) and Le Vauclin (Atlantic side). The whole is covered in less than 90 minutes by car from one end to the other.

For a short stay (7 days), target two to three poles maximum: for example Sainte-Anne for the mythical beaches, Anses d'Arlet for snorkeling and the fishing village, and a day at Trois-Îlets/Pointe du Bout for the seaside resort dimension and access to Fort-de-France. For a long stay (14 days), you can explore each pole in detail, integrate several rum distilleries (Trois-Rivières, La Mauny, JM on north excursion), and schedule one or two catamaran outings to the white seabeds of François or the islets of Sainte-Anne.

South Martinique lives to the rhythm of the carême (December to April): this is the period when the sun is constant, trade winds temper the heat, the sea is translucent and hotel occupancy reaches its peak. Book imperatively 3 to 6 months in advance for end-of-year holidays and February school holidays.