Best beaches on the island

 

In Martinique, no two beaches are the same, and each one offers a combination of perks to suit your needs, day after day. From popular spots with plenty of activities, or quiet secluded bay, classy cocktails or low-key picnic, fine white sand or sparkly black sand, discover the beauties confined in each spot.

All of the beaches in Martinique are open to the public and, while facilities and activities are widely available, you can often rent a locker and use a changing area from the larger resorts nearby. While there aren’t any specific nudist beaches, it’s not uncommon to see topless sunbathing or swimming on the beaches, or even at the pools here. Many of the main beaches have watersport facilities on offer such as surfing, kayaking, kitesurfing, scuba diving, and snorkelling. 

ANSE MITAN The golden beaches of Anse Mitan feature clear but deep water and is a great... More 

ANSE MITAN

The golden beaches of Anse Mitan feature clear but deep water and is a great... More

 

ANSE A L'ANE A beautiful sandy beach with calm waters that is ideal for swimming.... More 

ANSE A L'ANE 

A beautiful sandy beach with calm waters that is ideal for swimming.... More

 

POINTE MARIN This popular spot highly frequented at weekends offers calm waters that are... More 

POINTE MARIN 

This popular spot highly frequented at weekends offers calm waters that are... More

 

ANSE MADAME SCHOELCHER A black sandy beach with calm waters and a kid's playground, located near the Schoelcher Nautical Centre... More 

ANSE MADAME SCHOELCHER 

A black sandy beach with calm waters and a kid's playground, located near the Schoelcher Nautical Centre... More

 

ANSE NOIRE This peaceful bay with crystalline waters it the only black sand beach at the... More 

ANSE NOIRE 

This peaceful bay with crystalline waters it the only black sand beach at the... More

 

ANSE COULEUVRE Two beautiful grey sandy beaches surrounded by lush vegetation and... More 

ANSE COULEUVRE 

Two beautiful grey sandy beaches surrounded by lush vegetation and... More

 

ANSE MABOUYAS Despite being easy to reach and boasting lovely calm waters in which to swim... More

ANSE MABOUYAS 

Despite being easy to reach and boasting lovely calm waters in which to swim... More

ANSE DUFOUR Located just a hundred metres away from Anse Noire, this white sand beach is... More 

ANSE DUFOUR 

Located just a hundred metres away from Anse Noire, this white sand beach is... More

 

ANSE CERON Facing the La Perle islet, this shaded beach is lined with coconut trees and has... More 

ANSE CERON 

Facing the La Perle islet, this shaded beach is lined with coconut trees and has... More

 

PLAGE DU DIAMANT Facing the Rocher, this beautiful long stretch of sand is a scenic picnic spot with ... More

PLAGE DU DIAMANT 

Facing the Rocher, this beautiful long stretch of sand is a scenic picnic spot with ... More

ANSE DU CARBET A scenic stretch of dark-grey sand with very little shade, but calm waters and... More 

ANSE DU CARBET 

A scenic stretch of dark-grey sand with very little shade, but calm waters and... More

 

PLAGE DES SALINES Just a short drive from St. Anne on the south coast of Martinique is the famous... More 

PLAGE DES SALINES 

Just a short drive from St. Anne on the south coast of Martinique is the famous... More

 

ANSE TRABAUD Between the Pointe d'Enfer and Pointe Baham, this kilometre stretch of fine... More

ANSE TRABAUD

Between the Pointe d'Enfer and Pointe Baham, this kilometre stretch of fine... More

GROS RAISIN Located near Sainte-Luce, this beach offers a lot of shade, calm waters and picnic tables, as well as snack-bars and restaurant, making it an... More 

GROS RAISIN 

Located near Sainte-Luce, this beach offers a lot of shade, calm waters and picnic tables, as well as snack-bars and restaurant, making it an... More

 

GRANDE ANSE D'ARLET A popular and vibrant spot at weekend that offers beautiful sunsets, great bars... More 

GRANDE ANSE D'ARLET 

A popular and vibrant spot at weekend that offers beautiful sunsets, great bars... More

 

CORPS DE GARDE Calm waters, plenty of shade and activities make this spot a very popular and... More 

CORPS DE GARDE

Calm waters, plenty of shade and activities make this spot a very popular and... More

 

PONT CAFE A little shaded spot with calm waters and a nearby resort offering watersport... More 

PONT CAFE

A little shaded spot with calm waters and a nearby resort offering watersport... More

 

ANSE MEUNIER A wild and pretty beach with abundant vegetation and calm waters, providing... More 

ANSE MEUNIER 

A wild and pretty beach with abundant vegetation and calm waters, providing... More

 

ANSE FIGUIER Lined with grass and coconut trees, this beach is a great destination for a... More 

ANSE FIGUIER 

Lined with grass and coconut trees, this beach is a great destination for a... More

 

FOND BANANE A little beach lined with trees with a snack-bar to keep replenished, and with... More 

FOND BANANE 

A little beach lined with trees with a snack-bar to keep replenished, and with... More

 

ANSE MICHEL A shaded beach with shallow crystalline waters popular with families and... More 

ANSE MICHEL 

A shaded beach with shallow crystalline waters popular with families and... More

 

CAP EST Located in Le Francois, in front of the Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa, this quiet... More 

CAP EST 

Located in Le Francois, in front of the Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa, this quiet... More

 

PLAGE DE COSMY A shaded beach with picnic tables that is quiet during the week but highly... More

PLAGE DE COSMY 

A shaded beach with picnic tables that is quiet during the week but highly... More

POINTE FAULA A relaxed and shaded sandy spot with calm waters and snack bars that is also popular with kite and wind surfers... More 

POINTE FAULA

A relaxed and shaded sandy spot with calm waters and snack bars that is also popular with kite and wind surfers... More

 

ANSE GRAND MACABOU Remote from civilisation, this beach is surrounded by abundant vegetation... More 

ANSE GRAND MACABOU 

Remote from civilisation, this beach is surrounded by abundant vegetation... More

 

LA BRECHELocated near the end of the peninsula and the Château Dubuc's ruins, this... More 

LA BRECHE

Located near the end of the peninsula and the Château Dubuc's ruins, this... More

 

ANSE BONNEVILLE Located near La Brèche, this beach is a favourite amongst surfers, and has... More 

ANSE BONNEVILLE 

Located near La Brèche, this beach is a favourite amongst surfers, and has... More

 

TARTANE A family-friendly shaded stretch of sand with calm waters, where local fishermen... More 

TARTANE 

A family-friendly shaded stretch of sand with calm waters, where local fishermen... More

 

ANSE PETIT MACABOU Wilder than neighbouring Grand Macabou beach, this spot boasts beautiful... More 

ANSE PETIT MACABOU

Wilder than neighbouring Grand Macabou beach, this spot boasts beautiful... More

 

ANSE AZEROT The last swim-friendly beach on the northern end of the island's Atlantic coast... More 

ANSE AZEROT 

The last swim-friendly beach on the northern end of the island's Atlantic coast... More

 

CAP MACRÉ A beautiful stretch of white sand and turquoise waters benefiting from a... More 

CAP MACRÉ 

A beautiful stretch of white sand and turquoise waters benefiting from a... More

 

PLAGE DE LA BAIE COCO Also known as Plage de Pointe de la Rose, this sand and pebble beach is not... More 

PLAGE DE LA BAIE COCO 

Also known as Plage de Pointe de la Rose, this sand and pebble beach is not... More

 

ANSE L'ETANG Located at the North end of the Caravelle peninsula, this long and beautiful... More 

ANSE L'ETANG 

Located at the North end of the Caravelle peninsula, this long and beautiful... More

 

ANSE DESERT A long and shaded beach with hammocks and picnic tables, and where calm waters and a natural pool make it a very safe and popular spot... More

ANSE DESERT 

A long and shaded beach with hammocks and picnic tables, and where calm waters and a natural pool make it a very safe and popular spot... More