Presqu'île de la Caravelle
A nature-reserve peninsula reaching into the Atlantic, where mangroves, dry forest, and cliffs alternate. A loop trail leads to a lighthouse and the ruins of Château Dubuc.
Presqu'île de la Caravelle lies on the east coast near Trinité and stretches about 10 km into the Atlantic. Most of it is a national nature reserve, with mangroves, dry scrub forest, tropical savanna, and sea-battered cliffs. Inside the reserve, an approximately 8 km loop trail offers views of the Atlantic coast and small bays, and the lighthouse viewpoint at the tip of the peninsula has sweeping vistas. On the north side is Tartane Beach, good for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. The reserve entrance is marked by the ruins of Château Dubuc. It is about 45 minutes' drive from Fort-de-France. Bring your own water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Open all day (reserve open during daylight hours)
Nearby sights
- Château Dubuc
- Saint-James Distillery & Rum Museum
- Jardin de Balata
- Fonds Blancs (Baignoire de Joséphine)
- Habitation Clément
- Sacré-Cœur de Balata
- Pitons du Carbet
- La Savane