Bouillante

Bouillante

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBouillanteVieux-Habitants at 8.7 km
Insee code97106Pointe-Noire at 11 km
Postcode97125Baillif at 11.8 km
Latitude16.1327120Saint-Claude at 13.8 km
Longitude-61.7688200Basse-Terre at 15.6 km
Surface43.46 km²Gourbeyre at 18.3 km
Population7675 inhabitantsPetit-Bourg at 19.6 km
Density176 inhabitants/km²Deshaies at 19.9 km
Chief townBasse-Terre (at 22 km, 20 min)Lamentin at 21 km
DepartmentGuadeloupeGoyave at 21 km
RegionOverseasSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Common famous Guadeloupe, Bouillante, called "islet-to-Guava" when it was founded in the 17th century, is one of the oldest towns of Guadeloupe.

Its current name comes from the many hot springs (80 °) that flow across the area, including under the sea If the people have long cooked eggs, the true natural wealth led to the implantation of a geothermal well to Bouillante. The electricity produced - the resulting steam turbines - is absolutely clean and illuminates the "Kaz" Pointe Noire Old Inhabitants. At the hot springs there are other natural resources: the beauty of the seabed. The town has become the major site of diving in Guadeloupe.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Scuba diving at La Reserve Cousteau, Malendure range. Observation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, humpback whales, pilot whales, beaked whales ...), watching turtle nesting sites (June-August).
  • Snorkeling and snorkeling, lasting about 1 hour, to see green turtles from the beach face Malendure Reserve Cousteau. At about 10-20 meters from the right edge of the beach, there is a meadow on sandy bottom where turtles come to feed.
  • Sandy Malendure.
  • Hot Springs on the beach of Anse Sable and at a place called Thomas (2.5 km south) in the rocks of the coast.
  • Interests and activities:
  • Wed Kayaking
  • Canyoning.
  • Cruises sail or motor.
  • Swimming in the river.
  • Bathing in hot springs.
  • Hiking.
  • Possibility to rent motor boats (with or without license).
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Bouillante
Leisure centresBeach of Malendure
MonumentsLighthouse of L'Anse à la Barque

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Falls Carbet of Matouba, of Galion, skipping Acomat.
  • The Soufriere Hills volcano.
  • Visits to museums (coffee, cocoa, rum, wood, shells).
  • Visits to rum distilleries.
  • Interests and activities: bodysurfing, jet skiing, hiking in the rain forest, aquaculture park, zoo, botanical garden, park tree climbing, scuba diving, snorkeling, exploring the mangrove ...
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Game fishing in Côte-sous-le-ventSports sensations160 €Bouillante
Kayak and tubing at the Cousteau ReserveSports sensationsFrom 25 € to 35 €Bouillante
Diving and snorkelling at the Cousteau ReserveSports sensationsFreeBouillante
Sea diving at the Cousteau ReserveSports sensations35 €Bouillante
Aquatic hike in the Pigeon islandsNature and the outdoorsFrom 36.50 € to 140 €Pointe-Noire (8 km)

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa Man'Cina    
9.8
Capesterre-Belle-Eau
Located at the foot of the falls of Carbet, overlooking the volcano on one side and overlooking the sea on the other, the villa offers its Man'Cina five independent cottages with individual...
Located 21 km from Bouillante40 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Location gites a bouillante T3 et T2
Bouillante
On the hills of Pigeon Poirier Bouillante Common, facing the Ilets Pigeon said Cousteau Reserve, the largest dive site of Guadeloupe, near the beach Malendure, 10 minutes from the beautiful...
Located in Bouillante280 € per week 
Kaz kayou en gwada
Bouillante
Bungalow Creole charm. Located on the leeward coast, 45 km from the airport, about 1 km from the sea and shops, kaz kayou is a haven of peace washed by the lush vegetation of Pigeon....
Located in BouillanteFrom 300 € to 385 € per week 
Chalets Sous-le-Vent - Réserve Cousteau  
9.2
  SPECIAL OFFER
Bouillante
Véronique & Alex welcome you in their fully equipped cottages located in a 2'300sqm tropical garden with a swimming pool and sea view, facing the Réserve Cousteau marine park in Guadeloupe....
Located in BouillanteFrom 320 € to 390 € per week 

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HOTELS
Le Rayon Vert  
Deshaies
Amid a natural garden in the west coast of Guadaloupe Island, Le Rayon Vert Hotel offers its guests terraces to soak in the sun, a hot tub and an outdoor pool. The rustic-style decorated...
Located 17.1 km from BouillanteRoom from 148 €
Habitation Grande Anse  
Deshaies
This tropical hotel offers units with a private patio or balcony overlooking the gardens. The hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the Grande Anse Beach. Studios are uniquely decorated with...
Located 19 km from BouillanteRoom from 67 €
Caraibes Bonheur  
Deshaies
Offering charming bungalows with terraces, Caraibes Bonheur features a large outdoor swimming pool set in tropical gardens. Located in the Deshaies Valley, it is 300 metres from Bas...
Located 24 km from BouillanteRoom from 70 €

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