DestinationsGuadeloupe
Frequently Asked Questions
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal to Guadeloupe is 5 hours.
The length of an ideal stay in Guadeloupe is 7 days to enjoy a relaxing holiday; if the purpose of the trip is to travel to discover the island, plan a minimum duration of 10 days.
Guadeloupe is a French overseas department https://www.guadeloupe.gouv.fr/
First the capital, Pointe-à-Pitre to discover its history, its culture, its local population, its lively markets; then Sainte-Anne sur Grande-terre, for its market and the beaches; Le Gosier, for its warm and lively atmosphere; Les Abymes, the most populous city in Guadeloupe; Basse-Terre for volcanoes and hiking sites;
Bananas remain the primary operating product in Guadeloupe, as do sugar cane and its derivatives. Agriculture is therefore the most important economic activity, as is tourism.
Although the destination of Guadeloupe can be visited year-round, the best time to go considering the ease of obtaining flights which can be direct from Montreal, and having a drier tropical climate, is from December. until early May. During the summer months, from June to November, it is the wet season with more frequent tropical showers.
Guadeloupe is in the same UTC-4 time zone as Quebec; however, during the time change in Quebec in winter, you have to allow one hour difference since Guadeloupe does not change its time.
It is quite safe to travel to Guadeloupe. But as for all the countries of the world to visit, it is necessary at all times before departure to consult the Canadian government site which issues the updates for all the countries of the world; do not hesitate to consult the website: https://voyage.gc.ca/destinations/guadeloupe
The two islands are quite similar, both in their vegetation, their gastronomy, their hotel facilities, services, etc .; the island of Guadeloupe is larger than the island of Martinique. Martinique is 'wild', flowery and colorful, it is called the flower island. Guadeloupe is also 'wild', more mountainous, several territories to discover, beautiful areas of beaches, including Grande Anse and Sainte-Anne, among others.
You have to move around the island to appreciate its beauty; diving of all kinds, sailing sports, sugar cane or coffee plantations, sea kayaking, deep sea fishing, visiting Pointe-à-Pitre for its history and culture, discovering the markets locals, taste Creole gastronomy, take an excursion to the Soufrière volcano, enjoy the beaches of Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, La Désirade, bathe in hot springs, visit the Parc des Mamelles with the family, or go on a cruise on a catamaran, there are many activities.
Apart from the multitude of different birds (notice to Ornithologists ...), you will see in Guadeloupe raccoons, iguanas, lizards, turtles, humpback whales, crabs, sea urchins, several species of fish.
Bananas remain the primary operating product in Guadeloupe, as do sugar cane and its derivatives. http://www.odeadom.fr/banane/
The beaches of Guadeloupe are paradisiacal bathed by limpid waters; depending on the sectors of the archipelago, the beaches are lush or lunar, sometimes in a discreet or more touristy cove, small or of good extent like the beach of Grande-Anse, or wild like La Désirade, or of golden sand like the beach from Marie-Galante, or white sand like Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe is a haven of relaxation and natural beauty.
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