Guadeloupe

Located at the south of the Leeward Islands chain, Guadeloupe is made up of a number of small islands offering diverse experiences of the Caribbean. Filled with excitement and ecotourism adventures, Guadeloupe offers fine cuisines and an assortment of varied taste for all those who travel to its unspoiled tranquil beaches.
Guadeloupe is an overseas French territory with an amazing mix of the Caribbean and French culture and influences. Due to this the language spoken is mostly French and English-speaking people might have some trouble during social exchanges and while navigating through the society.

Thousands of tourist visit Guadeloupe every year, making it one of the most visited islands in the Caribbean. The islanders are friendly and open travelers with open arms. Language can become one of the obstacles while visiting this foreign land but can be overcome as basic French can be easily spoken with a handy phrasebook. Clothing and custom is also to be taken care of as the people in Guadeloupe are very conscious regarding these. Beachwear and other revealing clothes are not acceptable everywhere else and wearing them in restaurants and other public places in considered rude.

Guadeloupe, like many other Caribbean islands experiences its fair share of rainfall through the year, with July and November coinciding with the hurricane season. The rainfall is heavier further up the mountain ranges; however the tropical heat is a constant for the island and the temperatures get only a little cooler at higher altitudes.

The inhabitants and residents of Guadeloupe appreciate that visitors leave their island unaffected. It is important that you remain respectful to the environment and people of the island and leave the island beautiful for all those who visit it later.

While Guadeloupe is evidently French, however it is also part of the Caribbean and the visitors get a touch of both the cultures. The island is a popular tourist destination and is the center of Caribbean’s Creole culture.

Guadeloupe is known for its spectacular beaches such as Malendure beach and beach of Bananier that range from white sandy beaches to dark ebony sands. This island is a true French-Caribbean archipelago and is filled with exciting sights and sounds. With many enticing attractions, Guadeloupe has plenty of options for travelers.