Popular Destinations in Martinique
Saint-Pierre
Saint Pierre is famous for offering dramatic views of volcanic Mount Pelee.
The city is built among the ruins of old Saint-Pierre. Saint Pierre was
once main city and port of the country until the disastrous volcanic
eruption of Mount Pelee in 1902. This volcanic eruption destroyed the town
killing thousands of residents except a prisoner who was saved by his thick
cell walls. Tourists can traverse through some of the stone ruins that are
still present today.
Sainte-Anne
Sainte-Anne, a beautiful city replete with palm-fringed coves, boasts
distinction of being the southernmost village of the island and one of its
most attractive places to visit. Plethora of restaurants, shops, and a
craft market are present in the city, but its prime attraction is its
beautiful beaches.
Diamond Rock
Spectacular Diamond Rock rises almost straight above the sea, about three
kilometers off the south coast of the country. It is the site of an uncanny
piece of naval history. This volcanic rock marks one of the best dive sites
in Martinique. History lovers can head to the nearby town of Le Diamant to
learn all about the intriguing history of the rock. The Anse Cafard Slave
Memorial, located on a hill overlooking the beautiful Diamond Beach and
Diamond Rock, offers tribute to victims of the catastrophic 1830s shipwreck
off the southwest coastline of the country that killed lots of the
passengers, together with 20 slaves chained to the boat. Tourists can visit
20 statues of those slaves that stare out to sea, a heartrending reminder
of the turbulent history of this stunning island.