Basse-Terre Island Travel Guide

Guadeloupe

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, boats, palm trees, and a rocky hill.
A coastal town with red-roofed buildings, a bay filled with sailboats, and a prominent hill in the background.
A stone building with arched windows and shutters, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and potted plants.
A coastal landscape with lush green hills, a clear blue sea, and a few buildings near the shore.
A coastal town with boats, lush greenery, and hills.

Popular cities in Basse-Terre Island

An aerial view of a coastal town with red-roofed houses, a fort, and a clear blue sea with boats.
Terre-de-Haut
Known for Ruins, Nature and Diving
Experience the ruins, natural setting and beaches in Terre-de-Haut!

Reasons to visit

  • Plage du Pain de Sucre
  • Pompierre
  • Fort Napoléon
A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.
Pointe-Noire
Known for Spas, Islands and Beaches
Pointe-Noire is calling! Discover its spas, island views, beaches and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Caribbean Cove Beach
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.
Deshaies
Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea
Come to Deshaies and enjoy its beaches, dining and gardens.
A coastal scene with sailboats, a distant island, and a hill with buildings.
Bouillante
Known for Recreation, Sunsets and Relaxing
Escape to relaxing Bouillante! Enjoy its natural setting, island views and beaches.
A tropical island landscape with dense greenery and calm waters.
Sainte-Rose
Known for Dining, Beaches and Swimming
Sainte-Rose awaits: its natural setting, island views, beaches and more!
A statue in front of a church with a clock, blue and yellow walls, and a cross on top.
Petit-Bourg
Known for Islands
Trip time! Discover the island views in Petit-Bourg.

Stay near popular Basse-Terre Island attractions