Jardin De Balata
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Clement House
Diamond Rock
Mont Pelee
Anse Cafard Slave Memorial
Domaine D'emeraude
Anse Couleuvre
Le Grand Ballet De Martinique
Martinique Musts
The reason Martinique is referred to as “the Isle of Flowers” is the absolutely beautiful, Jardin de Balata (or Balata Gardens). This stunning botanical garden, lying right outside of Fort de France, is a definite must do during your time in Martinique. Explore the gardens and see the incredible varieties of begonias, bromeliads and 300 different types of palm trees.
Beautifully perched on top of a hill, Clement House is famous for its delicious rums aged in wooden casks. Nearby you will find the Clement House Park which has a palm grove and roughly 300 different species of tropical plants.
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Truly one of the most incredible dives in the world, the water surrounding Diamond Rock is a scuba lovers paradise! Beneath the surface, divers can travel down to the bottom of Diamond Rock and enter a surreal cavern under the island, filled with sea fans and many varieties of coral. The dive at Diamond Rock is completely unique.
Be sure to make the trip to the active volcano, Mont Pelee on the northern side of Martinique. Whether you are the adventurous type, looking to climb the volcano on foot, or you opt for a more relaxing experience by driving up the mountain, Mont Pelee is an absolute must do on any trip to Martinique.
Beach lovers would not want to miss Les Salines Beach on the southern-most tip of Martinique. The spectacular, palm tree lined beach is the perfect place to spend the day relaxing in the sun and going for a swim in the calm water. Well-known as one of the best beaches in Martinique, it can be a bit crowded on weekends but during the week it will feel very quiet and secluded.
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Les Salines Beach
Lovers of the arts will not want to miss Le Grand Ballet de Martinique, a magnificent production featuring about 30 musicians and dancers performing traditional Martinique music and dance. The music and dance, as well as the costumes, are absolutely amazing and make this event a definite must do!
An absolute must do during your stay in Martinique is a visit to Anse Cafard Slave Memorial. At the site, on top of a hill overlooking Diamond Beach and the Caribbean Sea, stand 20 white stone effigies in commemoration of an 1830 shipwreck of a slave ship on Diamond Rock Mountain. The wreck killed many of the ship’s passengers in addition to the slaves chained down in the ship’s hull. This site leaves a lasting impression and is truly a sight to behold.
A visit to Martinique, the isle of flowers, remains incomplete without a trip to Domaine d'Emeraude at Morne Rouge. The tropical botanical park offers three well-marked nature trails amid the lush green rain forest, showcasing hundreds of indigenous plants and trees.
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Savane Des Esclaves
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Visit the Savane des Esclaves for an in-depth look into the lives and traditions of the slaves who lived on Martinique. Gain insight into many of the day-to-day activities that were crucial for their lives, from how they built their huts to the different plants they used for medicinal purposes.
Anse Couleuvre, a black sand beach located in Le Precheur, is one of the most secluded and stunning beaches in Martinique. It is a trek to get there but well worth the effort as you will be enamored by its beauty and serenity.