Capital of Martinique, a French overseas territory, Fort-de-France is a veritable island paradise replete with striking colonial architecture, exotic flora and fauna, verdant nature parks, and sparkling beaches. Highlights of this vibrant island capital include the colorful Jardin de Balata, the cascading Fontaine Didier waterfall, and the expansive Schoelcher Library.
Saint-Pierre is a historic coastal town in northern Martinique, set between the Caribbean Sea and the slopes of Mount Pelée. Once the island’s principal port and commercial centre, the town was destroyed by the volcano’s eruption and later rebuilt around surviving ruins and archaeological remains. Today, Saint-Pierre is recognized as a Town of Art and History, with a landscape that combines the sea, volcanic mountain, historic streets, and remnants of the former city.
Anse Mitan is a coastal neighborhood and beach on the Pointe du Bout peninsula in Les Trois-Îlets, on the Caribbean side of Martinique. The beach curves gently along Fort-de-France Bay, with pale sand, calm coastal waters, and views across the bay toward Fort-de-France and the Pitons du Carbet. Unlike more secluded beaches on the island, Anse Mitan is closely integrated with the surrounding resort area, with hotels, restaurants, shops, and water-sports facilities along the shoreline.
La Trinité is a coastal town on Martinique’s northeastern side, facing the Atlantic Ocean and the large bay of the Baie du Trésor. It serves as the main town of the La Trinité arrondissement and is surrounded by a landscape of sugar-cane fields, tropical vegetation, hills, and coastal wetlands. The town itself has a working harbour and a waterfront shaped by fishing and maritime activity.