Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante
Located in the south-east of the island, Capesterre is a very pretty, quiet and peaceful little town nestled between Pointe la Feuillère and Pointe du Gros Cap. Protected by the coral reef, Capesterre boasts magnificent white sandy beaches, including the renowned Feuillère beach, fringed by coconut palms where visiting tourists love to linger.
Main attractions
- Beaches
- Cassava flour factory
- Bellevue Farm Distilleries
- Hiking trails
- Ruins of the Bernard factory
- The galleries
- Turtle watching
- Scuba diving
- Kitesurfing
Details of activities in Capesterre MG
On the coast, scuba diving trips set off from Capesterre. You’ll set off to explore the seabed around Marie-Galante aboard a local boat, the Saintoise! With its spectacular scenery, Marie-Galante will reveal all its underwater wonders to you. On the turquoise waters of this part of Marie-Galante, you can go kitesurfing on your own or with an instructor. For a more leisurely activity, turtle watching is also possible in this part of the island.
As for local specialities, Capesterre is home to a number of cassava-processing businesses. You can visit the cassava flour production facilities and sample local produce. You can also visit the world’s only eco-positive distillery! As Marie-Galante’s largest distillery, the Bellevue rum distillery has an annual production of 850,000 litres!
On the mainland, over the past few years the local council has been working to signpost the walking trails in order to showcase its heritage. You can therefore follow a number of walking trails and discover the pre-Columbian sites, which are remnants of the past. You can also explore some old farms by ox-drawn cart.
Local events
- Capesterre Festival in Marie-Galante (26 July – Saint Anne’s Day)
The beaches
- La Feuillère Beach
- Anse Feuillard Beach
- Petite Anse Beach
- Pebble Beach / Taliseronde Beach
Further information
La Feuillère Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on Marie-Galante!