Plage de Grande Anse (Deshaies)

Beach · Basse-Terre island, Guadeloupe

A sweeping arc of golden sand nearly a kilometre long on Basse-Terre's green northwest coast, framed by palms and forested hills. It is one of Guadeloupe's largest beaches, with room to spread out even on busy days, and casual creole beach restaurants at its edge. The open Caribbean water can carry some swell, so families often stay near the calmer ends, and the sunsets here are a daily event.