The first thing Christopher Columbus saw in Guadeloupe was La Désirade Island. It is a very beautiful, pristine island in the Caribbean.

The beaches of La Désirade are the best in Guadeloupe. Its forests and cultural sights are gorgeous. You have everything for a good trip: beaches with white sand, jungle with a variety of flora and fauna, historic places. 

First, leave your bags in the hotel, take a rest and eat. And you are ready to ride a scooter along the winding roads of La Désirade. Stop at the first panoramic viewpoint and look out, trying to remember every bush and pebble of this beautiful place. The views are breathtaking! Learn all about the local culture, to be precise, the cuisine.

One of the island's sights is the Petite-Terre National Park and Nature Reserve. This is a small and uninhabited island, a part of La Désirade. Take water and some food and go for a walk to see the birds living on this island. The island is inhabited by rare animals. Do not miss the opportunity to see species that you will not meet on other islands. If you are very attentive, you find an Antilles iguana. This reptile is a highlight of the park. After that, take a mask, scuba gear, and go to admire the colorful coral reef.

You should also visit the fantastic local beaches. The sand is so white, the water in the sea is so warm and clear, and the coconut palms make you a natural shadow.

The island was inhabited by the Indians in the 3rd century. La Désirade has still preserved the traces of ancient tribes, cave paintings, and ancient constructions. But apart from the thousand-year-old sights, there is a very beautiful lighthouse “La Pointe Doublé”. The waves crash on the rocks, and the lighthouse looks amazing.