Port Louis
In the north-west of Grande Terre, Port Louis is a peaceful fishing village. Tourists who venture to the north of Grande Terre discover the authentic Guadeloupe, with its warm welcome and simple, generous smiles. Superb unspoilt beaches also await you, perfect for water sports.
Main attractions
- Beaches
- Fishing port
- Diving
- Surfing
- Sugar factory
- A tour of the local area
- Nature walks
- Mangrove excursion
Details of activities in Port Louis
Although peaceful and far removed from mass tourism, Port-Louis is an attractive town thanks to its exceptional geographical location, offering stunning views of the Basse-Terre mountains opposite. What’s more, you can enjoy water sports here in complete tranquillity. Indeed, this small, peaceful town boasts some of the most beautiful unspoilt beaches in Guadeloupe.
Highly popular with both local families and tourists, Port-Louis offers a range of activities, including scuba diving and surfing. The diving spots are teeming with majestic caves, spectacular coral and colourful fish, which specialist instructors will be delighted to help you discover.
It is in Port-Louis, a region renowned for its sugar cane, that you can visit the Beauport sugar factory, which forms part of Guadeloupe’s historical and cultural heritage. You’ll then stop off in the heart of Guadeloupe’s sugar-growing culture. A little train, popular with tourists, will also take you to explore the other historic plantations in Port-Louis. Through guided tours, you’ll discover the region’s natural, cultural and culinary heritage.
Local events
- Port-Louis Festival – Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows – (July)
The beaches
- Soufleur Beach
- Pointe d’Antigues Beach
Further information
In the land of sugarcane, you can breathe deeply, learn something new, enjoy a meal and relax in a wonderful setting!