Les Saintes
Les Saintes
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  • David H
    Bury, United Kingdom1,651 contributions
    Beautiful island and very relaxed
    We spent two days here, and I have to say it was one of the best Caribbean experiences. The shops and cafes in the main town were friendly and helpful, and of a much better standard than in many places. We hired electric bikes to tour the island, taking in both coastlines, and a superb visit to Fort Napoleon. Everything is within easy reach.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 3 January 2023
  • Michael B Stevenson/Bill Buster Charters
    Beaufort, South Carolina138 contributions
    WOW
    It's my first time here. Did some grocery shopping got some French baguettes. So a lot of cheeses and salami's. Real ham without sodium nitrates in it. People seem to be friendly need to speak a little friendship possible. But you can get pretty much anything you need here. Had a great time and I'm hoping to come back.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 20 May 2023
  • Francesca C
    Desio, Italy4 contributions
    A little corner of paradise
    if you want to find a place where the world stress has no meaning a little corner of paradise Les Saintes is the right place for you. Don't worry about to lock the door of your home since none try to enter. the children are free to play in the Terre de Haut square in the evening, there are no cars and everyone knows each other in the village. We 've spent 2 weeks there, and everyone in Guadeloupe said us is too much since Terre de Haut is very little - about 12 km square. But you can choose between 8 beaches and they are all stunning. my favorite is la Pompierre. you can snorkel almost in all beaches surrounded by fish of every color, lobsters. For the first time I've seen a seahorse.. The most known beach is Pain a Sucre, a little version of Rio de Janeiro bay. Here you can find the best snorkeling of the island, but the beach is very little and crowed, especially during the week end. the best time to visit is noon when the daily tourists are at the lunch, and the boat tours aren't still arrived. we loved also the village, with many restaurants and good food. People are always gentle and after a week you begin to know your neighbors. it is worth to spend more than a day here.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 November 2023
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Francesca C
Desio, Italy4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
if you want to find a place where the world stress has no meaning a little corner of paradise Les Saintes is the right place for you. Don't worry about to lock the door of your home since none try to enter. the children are free to play in the Terre de Haut square in the evening, there are no cars and everyone knows each other in the village. We 've spent 2 weeks there, and everyone in Guadeloupe said us is too much since Terre de Haut is very little - about 12 km square. But you can choose between 8 beaches and they are all stunning. my favorite is la Pompierre. you can snorkel almost in all beaches surrounded by fish of every color, lobsters. For the first time I've seen a seahorse.. The most known beach is Pain a Sucre, a little version of Rio de Janeiro bay. Here you can find the best snorkeling of the island, but the beach is very little and crowed, especially during the week end. the best time to visit is noon when the daily tourists are at the lunch, and the boat tours aren't still arrived.
we loved also the village, with many restaurants and good food.
People are always gentle and after a week you begin to know your neighbors.
it is worth to spend more than a day here.
Written 30 November 2023
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Michael B Stevenson/Bill Buster Charters
Beaufort, SC138 contributions
May 2023 • Business
It's my first time here. Did some grocery shopping got some French baguettes. So a lot of cheeses and salami's. Real ham without sodium nitrates in it. People seem to be friendly need to speak a little friendship possible. But you can get pretty much anything you need here. Had a great time and I'm hoping to come back.
Written 20 May 2023
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Zeefoxx
Hollywood, FL107 contributions
Apr 2023 • Business
Love the islands of Les Saintes.
The Saintes have all the elements of island life with all the spoils and charm one would expect.
Written 6 May 2023
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PCole
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Terre-de-Haut is beautiful. Food is affordable and tasty. Vegetarian options are *not* on menus, but every restaurant we went to was willing to make something unique and delicious to accommodate. In Point-a-Pitre, racial tensions are palpable, and there is unofficial segregation. Being polite and deferring to locals seemed to ease interactions. Definitely not a place to go without knowing some French! Be prepared for mosquitoes, and perhaps being unable to access some beaches due to seaweed (an intermittent issue).
Written 20 January 2023
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David H
Bury, UK1,651 contributions
Nov 2022
We spent two days here, and I have to say it was one of the best Caribbean experiences. The shops and cafes in the main town were friendly and helpful, and of a much better standard than in many places.

We hired electric bikes to tour the island, taking in both coastlines, and a superb visit to Fort Napoleon. Everything is within easy reach.
Written 3 January 2023
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mpparadocs
Atlanta63 contributions
Jul 2022
This was a great find. Small village feel, and for the most part very NOT crowded. However, we witnessed one ferry disembark about 100 people one morning, and by the time we got to town, there were no scooters or golfcarts to rent to explore the island. Be forewarned to make arrangments early. In town are several good restaurants (the best for lunch being Cafe de la Marine) and many shops (don't miss Love and La Maogany).
Written 18 July 2022
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Dee London
London, UK20 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Les Saintes is a little piece of heaven. It’s quite ungentrified, with loads of nature and “real” islanders living an islander life. Perfect for a few days away. But you have to speak French and know some locals to get the best experience
Written 18 April 2022
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Salim E
Dubai, United Arab Emirates162 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Les Saintes is a small island (2 actually) that offers amazing scenery and wonderful beaches. It's a great place to spend 4 days of R&R, enjoying the beach and living the simple life. What is amazing here is that at the time of writing this post, les saintes is relatively still not a place for mass tourism and still offers a "real" or not overly polished experience, even if many tourists come here every day. To quickly go around the island, I suggest booking an electric car which is provided by a couple of shops on the island, it's not very expensive and allows you to see more in less time while enjoying the views.
Written 16 April 2022
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Fluid164
Watch Hill, RI34 contributions
Mar 2022
We anchored a sailboat in the lee of the island Ilet a Cabrite across from Terre-de-Haut. There's nice snorkeling right off the boat. The island has some short hikes which get you great views of the ring of islands. Terre-de-Haut is a great little town, with easy walking or you can rent a scooter, ebike and taxi if you want to get up to the French Fort. The fort charges an admission ... I didn't go in, not my thing, but the walk up give you great views. The shops are all pleasant and nice people. English is prevalent enough that you will get by with minimal hand gestures. Au Bon Vivre is simply excellent. It is NOT on the water, but has a very inviting outdoor patio and food is truly excellent.
Written 2 April 2022
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Jon J W
Bedfordshire, UK9 contributions
Feb 2020
We stayed two nights on the Island, It is lovely! - be prepared to walk or hire bikes or scooters (But these are too noisy!) - take your time to visit Fort Napoleon - really interesting but leave to get there early as it gets so hot! Don't bother with Pain du Sucre Beach, instead head for Les Pompiers - it has palms, picnic benches and the most beautiful bay!
Even Swimming on the beach at Anse du Fonde is lovely, followed up by breakfast at one of the Boulangeries - Wonderful Experience
Written 22 April 2020
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