Le lagon vert émeraude de Petite-Terre, en Guadeloupe

City guide

Morne-à-l'Eau

Morne-à-l'Eau is a small commune on Grande-Terre situated at a crossroads. It lies at the junction between the north and south of Grande-Terre and on the road to Basse-Terre. In the heart of rural Guadeloupe, it boasts an unusual cemetery – a real local curiosity – as well as some exceptional natural sites. Always buzzing with activity, in Morne-à-l'Eau you are right at the heart of the country.

Population16,767 inhabitants

Distance to the airport12 km – 13 mins

Icigo service providers4

Main attractions

An unusual cemetery
Exploring the mangrove forest
Exploring the Grand-Cul-De-Sac-Marin Nature Reserve
Kayak
Sea mountain biking
Hiking
Caves and mills
The deep sea
A ride in a horse-drawn cart
The Pitt à Coq Museum

Details of activities in Morne à l'Eau

Bustling with people from the very first light of day, Morne-à-l'Eau will immerse you in the heart of local life. As you walk through this little village, you can’t help but admire its black-and-white ‘domino’ or ‘checkerboard’ cemetery, cascading down into the centre of town. It is one of Guadeloupe’s curiosities.

Morne-à-l'Eau is the crab capital. Whether by sea mountain bike or kayak, you can discover the magic of the mangrove forest, an exceptional site frequented by land crab fishermen, from whose catch the people of Guadeloupe prepare delicious, flavourful dishes. The Rotours Canal is a starting point for the wonderful Grand-Cul-De-Sac-Marin nature reserve. Wildlife, flora and islets await you!

In Vieux-Bourg, the magnificent lake offers peaceful and enjoyable water-based and boating activities. Nearby, the Grands-Fonds – once a refuge for the Blancs Matignons – offer a breathtaking spectacle of chasms and unfathomable ravines, such is the density of the natural landscape there. Why not explore the local countryside in an ox-drawn cart whilst listening to local stories told with passion?