Full of exceptional seabeds, the Islands of Guadeloupe will delight lovers of scuba diving or snorkelling.
The Cousteau Reserve
The best known site is the Cousteau Reserve off Malendure Beach in Basse-Terre. Composed of Pigeon Islets and exceptional seabed, you will find coral reefs, sea turtles and hear the songs of whales in the heart of a Caribbean Sea at 26°C.
The reserve owes its name to Major Cousteau who wanted to make this place a protected site and especially accessible to all.
Several options are available to you to discover the site. On the one hand, by kayak from the beach with your masks and snorkels or on the other hand by scuba diving with the many professionals present on Malendure beach.
And, if you want to get off the beaten path and explore a setting that is out of the ordinary, then come dive at night. You will discover the nocturnal life of the seabed, simply by the light of the lighthouses for a fascinating underwater dimension!
Sec Pâté, the underwater mountain in Les Saintes
Then, off to Les Saintes for an excursion rich in discoveries and surprises! The Sec Pâté is a real underwater mountain that is completely invisible from the surface, located in the middle of the Canal des Saintes, between Basse-Terre and the Saintes archipelago. It is a must for scuba diving enthusiasts. Indeed, the site is composed of three rocky peaks around which many coral fish live, such as the Royal Angel, sea bream or barracudas.
Lovers of scuba diving or snorkelling, it is a paradisiacal place. It will allow you to admire both fish from off the Atlantic Ocean and fish from the Caribbean coast. So get on your fins and snorkels!
The Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin at Sainte-Rose
Departing from the Créole Beach Hotel & Spa, set off to discover the treasures of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin.
During this guided excursion, you will cross the mangrove, a maritime marsh, and discover a mangrove forest. Once you reach the shoals, you will be able to see sea urchins or starfish. Then, head to the coral reef for a well-deserved swim as close as possible to coral fauna. It's time to take out your snorkelling equipment to discover the protected underwater world.
The experience will leave a lasting impression on you! Both ecological, kayakable, and disconcerting, it will remain unique in its kind.
Once the mangrove has passed, you will arrive at the level of the shoals to see sea urchins or starfish. Then, head to the coral reef for a well-deserved swim as close as possible to coral fauna. It's time to get out your snorkelling gear to discover the underwater wonders!
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