Guadeloupe Kayaking

At first sight, the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin looked more like a sad lake than a Caribbean picture postcard. But soon its scenery and ecology made it apparent that this place does not belong to the Guadeloupe National Park for nothing. We explored a dark, dense mangrove forest and admired the multitude of creatures inhabiting the land and sea.

You must simply begin slowly, soaking up the atmosphere of Les Saintes. We paddled silently to the Pain de Sucre. We landed on a small sandy beach and continued our peaceful exploration. Enamored, I stayed the night, living to the rhythm of the village.

Pigeon Island was nicknamed the "Cousteau Reserve" after the famous French marine explorer. You can paddle around the island in 10 minutes, but the real interest lies below the surface. Colorful fish illuminate brain-coral fields. Our ballad goes on without any time constraint, leaving no trace, making no noise, far from the crowd.