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Sainte-Anne

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Martinique

Sainte-Anne - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Martinique
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A key destination in Martinique, the charming seaside resort of Sainte-Anne at the far south of the island is known for its heavenly beaches, which are very popular with sunbathers. It also has the most beaches of any municipality of Martinique! Plenty for sun-seekers to enjoy… You can admire most of them on the famous coastal hike of the Capes Trail, which goes through the area, for instance the famous picture postcard beach of Salines. Not far from this popular spot with holidaymakers and locals, nature-lovers can admire some remarkable protected sites like the Petrification Savannah, one of the oldest areas in Martinique, or the Salines pond, a sanctuary for many migrant birds.

While Sainte-Anne's beautiful beaches attract many visitors, its fishing village full of colourful houses also appeals with its picturesque charm. On a walk around the area, you'll enjoy seeing the pleasant seafront dotted with bungalows, bars and restaurants, a typical market full of colours and flavours that takes place every morning, and a pretty church next to a charming, shaded town square, an ideal place for a stroll. Behind the church, you can climb up to the calvary of Our Lady of La Salette, an important place of pilgrimage where you can enjoy superb views of the bay!

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Sainte-Anne

In 1690, a chapel was built for the 700 inhabitants living around a dozen sugar farms; the cultivation of sugar cane covers most of the arable land. It was burned by the English and rebuilt in 1730. The charming church Notre-Dame is destroyed again, this time by a cyclone, in 1817. The reconstruction will end in 1829. In 1866, it is enlarged and embellished. In 1991, the municipality began major work for the renovation of the bell tower. It was restored in 1994 by the municipality. The church Notre-Dame of Sainte-Anne is registered with the inventory of the historical monuments, it is one of the oldest churches of Martinique.

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Events and festivities

The Raid of the trade winds which takes place at the end of November-beginning of December always passes by Sainte-Anne. A nature adventure, sports and solidarity 100% feminine. Along a secret route, the teams participate every day in various classic events in the world of multisport raids (trail, mountain bike, canoe...), as well as many surprises. The unexpected and the mystery punctuate each of the days and nights spent on the Island of Flowers, promising a unique adventure where each participant will be led to surpass themselves and push their limits.

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Anse Caritan beach at low tide
Anse Caritan beach at low tide
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Salines
Salines
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Beach of Anse Caritan
Beach of Anse Caritan
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Church of Sainte-Anne
Church of Sainte-Anne
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Beach of Anse Trabaud
Beach of Anse Trabaud
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Sainte-Anne's beach
Sainte-Anne's beach
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Sainte-Anne is a city in Martinique, an island in the Caribbean Sea and French overseas region, in the Lesser Antilles. It is on a peninsula at the southern end of the island.

To the west of the peninsula, Diamond Rock is a large outcrop attracting seabirds.

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