Martinique is the most northern of the Windward Islands, 15 miles south of Dominica and 23 miles north of St Lucia. The island is an overseas department of France; French speaking, part of the European Union and with the euro as the official currency. Creole patois is also spoken widely and English is not commonly spoken by locals. The main industry is tourism and island is popular with French travellers and it has a limited number of direct flights, other than from Paris.
With its verdant summits, the coolness and charm of its well-preserved natural sites will enthrall walking enthusiasts (the ascent of Montagne Pelée). Martinique provides the ideal conditions for sailing, windsurfing and even canyoning in the wild waters. This seductive island is also brimming with diving sites of extraordinary beauty, such as Le Rocher du Diamant or those in the bay of Saint-Pierre. There are a multitude of opportunities to “live” Martinique and to understand its culture and traditions thanks to events, museum visits, visits to distilleries and by stopping off at towns with a prestigious past, such as Saint-Pierre and Fort-de-France.
A wide range of exceptional landscapes, a rich natural habitat that is wild and untouched. A cultural heritage with multiple influences, a local population that is friendly and welcoming. The cuisine of Martinique: a fusion of dishes from all horizons, demonstrating French savoir-faire, African exuberance and the delicate spices of the West Indies. Martinique is host to the best rums in the world, the only ones awarded the prestigious label Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC). Ranked by the Caribbean Tourism Quality Index safest Caribbean island, Martinique offers a great road network and Top notch medical facilities. Hit the road and experience it’s discovery to the fullest.
There are five marinas in Martinique ready to welcome guest who sail or motor in. The port of Le Marin – the largest marina in Martinique was recently awarded the distinction of five marine rings**, the highest ranking of the Quality Marina Award bestowed by the French Federation of Marinas. It is one of only two ports—out of 320 French ports—to have ever attained this national level of distinction.
With top-notch environmental infrastructures, the marina is located in the well equipped and dynamic town of Le Marin in the South of Martinique—Caribbean side; because of its environmental focus and accomplishments, Le Marin Marina has also been rewarded with the Blue Flag for the 11th consecutive year.
An ideal destination for: Martinique is a French island with multiple facets that is ideal for sport lovers of all types (canyoning, water skiing, walking, diving, kite surfing, helicopter rides, paddle boarding…) and those looking to relax, thanks to more than 350 kilometres of superb beaches and some unforgettable boat trips. Martinique also comes to life with events across the whole island, local festivals, the Carnival, the Biguine Jazz Festival, the Fort-de-France Cultural Festival, the Tour de Martinique des Yoles Rondes, etc…
