Isole (147)
It’s easily reachable from Point à Pitre and surrounded by a wide coral reef.
The pure sand in contrast with the green areas makes the island a charmed place.
The bell tower of the small village, very similar to a tower, has been attracting for long time many tourists.
The hotels are addressed to a refined custom.
It’s a touristic port, partially artificial. It has been got from two basins, dug in the sand and includes a natural dam which in turn contains a lagoon. (Lago Bleu)
Good chance of anchorage and several services.
A city with around 100000 inhabitants, hot climate, lively markets and local workshops.
The San Pietro e Paolo Basilica, is notable. It was destroied in 1843 by an earthquake but soon rebuilt and at the present its aseismic structures are visible.
This island was discovered by Cristoforo Colombo, however, it was abandoned very soon by Spanish because of its dry land.
In the XVII century, English took over there and were able to enjoy this mountainous land building several strongholds
The admiral Orazio Nelson considered it, perfect for the military control of the Antilles.
In spite of the drought and the enormous difficulty to practise the agriculture, it became a center of the slaves trade, who were employed in the crops of the cotton and sugar cane..
Become independent in 1981, the Americans promoted an exclusive and refined tourism of it.
Thanks to the building of an international airport, it was known both in America and Europe.
The most famous place of the island is English Harbour, located in the southern coast, heart of an important nautical area of the highest order.
Here, the glorious buildings of the Royal Navy, rise.
The main town is St- John's, with 25000 inhabitants and an ancient and very living trade port.
Deep creeks are the main feature of this island but their access is sometimes impeded by coral reefes and shoals.
English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour in the southern offer assistance, nautical services, restaurants and hotels.
In the west coast, the beaches are reachable only taking great care to the shallow waters.
Jolly Harbour offers a wide resort provided with tennis playgrounds and a green with 18 holes.
This island is destination of the èlite people, but only during the high season, during the rest of the year it is desert.
It’s known as the “green Island” thanks to its thick vegetation that contrasts the purity of the beaches and the turquoise of the clear waters.
A real natural paradise!!........
Moreover it’s the seat of the exclusive Mill Reef Yacht Club.
Was a safe place hardly to visible from a distance, where admiral Nelson found refuge.
Here, the shipyard where the boats were repaired and kept raised (at the present it’s possible to visit it) .
On Charlotte Point the sea erosion created with time, the famous "Colonne di Ercole " that seem to rise for saving the creek where you can enjoy white beaches, palms and limpidest waters.
This location is much frequented both for the presence of the Royal Navy buildings and the excellent hotels.
Enjoy the various night-club near the port!
It’s located in the east of Goat Head Channel and it’s a natural reserve among the coral reefes.
The sand of this beach is authentically pink, but it is necessary to approach with caution especially during the low tide.
The location is desert and no included in the tourist tours.
An inside lagoon wellcomes an important resort, furnished with swimming pool, tennis playgrounds and green with 18 holes.
Splendid houses on piles make this seashore unique.
Many artificial channels have been built with wharfs, berths and possibility of nautical assistance.
Even if there’s no dubt that the human presence is evident, overall, the tourist center respects a lot the surrounding environment.
Five Islands’ bay isn’t frequented a lot because of its no very clear waters and the presence of many mosquitos.
However, on the sides of Stony Horn is located a nice beach where wonderful palms shade.
In the other parts of the bay it’s not allowed to get off because an important ornithological reserve is situated.
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