Beyond the weekend
Guides to Guadeloupe
Field guides, sourced and kept up to date: what's open, what's allowed, and where locals actually go.
Things to do in Guadeloupe Start here: the locals' guide, by interest and by island-
Beaches and islets 10 min
Guadeloupe's beaches: the ones locals actually go to, island by island
The Guadeloupe beaches local families pick on Sundays, island by island: 2026 water quality, shade, calm spots for kids and where swimming is banned.
Updated 7 October 2026
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Sea and boating 12 min
The Guadeloupe sea guide: snorkelling, islets, mooring buoys and rules
Snorkelling in Guadeloupe: beach spots, islets by boat, free or paid mooring buoys, îlet Caret, Petite-Terre and the rules to follow at sea.
Updated 7 October 2026
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Hikes and summits 13 min
Hiking in Guadeloupe by level: from the coast to La Soufrière
Hiking in Guadeloupe: easy, moderate and hard trails with official times and ascent, the 2026 La Soufrière summit rule and closed trails.
Updated 7 October 2026
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Waterfalls and hot springs 9 min
Waterfalls and hot springs in Guadeloupe: what's open in 2026
Guadeloupe waterfalls: where to go this season, the Chutes du Carbet, open hot springs and sites banned by official order. Status at 1 September 2026.
Updated 7 October 2026