Anse Couleuvre

Martinique’s nature trails, gardens and wild landscapes

Explore Martinique’s rainforest paths, botanical gardens, river canyon walks and coastal nature reserve.

This guide brings together outdoor routes and natural spaces across Martinique, from the northern volcano to the Atlantic coast. The places include a botanical garden, a river-canyon walk and trails through a protected peninsula.

  1. Anse Couleuvre

    Beach, Le Prêcheur

    At the end of the northern coast road, this dark-sand beach sits below rainforest cliffs. It is also the starting point for the Couleuvre waterfall walk and a long coastal hike toward Grand’Rivière.

  2. Gorges de la Falaise

    Parks & Nature, L'Ajoupa-Bouillon

    The guided walk follows the Falaise River through narrow, moss-draped cliffs to a waterfall pool where swimming is possible. Local guides accompany groups on the round trip.

  3. Jardin de Balata

    Parks & Nature, Fort-de-France

    Paths wind through more than a thousand tropical plant species, including bamboo, lotus, bromeliads and orchids. Suspension bridges pass through the canopy, while terraces look toward the Pitons du Carbet.

  4. Montagne Pelée

    Parks & Nature, Saint-Pierre

    Marked routes climb Mount Pelée through cloud forest to the caldera rim. When the summit is clear, the trails offer views over both coasts.

  5. Plage des Salines (Grande Anse des Salines)

    Beach, Sainte-Anne

    Beyond the eastern end of this southern beach, the Savane des Pétrifications coastal trail begins, extending a visit into the surrounding landscape.

  6. Réserve naturelle de la Presqu'île de la Caravelle

    Parks & Nature, La Trinité

    Marked loop trails cross dry forest, cliff-top heath and a mangrove boardwalk on the wild Atlantic tip of the Caravelle peninsula. Ocean lookouts and the lighthouse viewpoint overlook the coast.