- AirportAimé Césaire (FDF)
- CurrencyEuro (EUR)
- LanguageFrench, Creole
- Best timeDecember to May
Martinique is part of France, so you'll find baguettes, euros and excellent roads alongside Creole culture. The north is wild and volcanic, dominated by Mount Pelée, whose 1902 eruption destroyed the old capital of Saint-Pierre; the south has the best beaches, such as Les Salines.
The island is famous for rhum agricole, made from fresh sugarcane juice, and its distilleries are a highlight of any trip.
Top things to do
- Hike Mount Pelée
- Explore the ruins of Saint-Pierre
- Tour a rhum agricole distillery such as Habitation Clément
- Swim at Les Salines and Anse Noire
- Drive the Route de la Trace through the rainforest
Tours & excursions on Martinique
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Landmarks on Martinique
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Where to stay
Les Trois-Îlets
resorts across the bay from Fort-de-France
Sainte-Anne
the south's best beaches
The north
rainforest gîtes and guesthouses
Getting there & around
Frequent flights from Paris, plus links from North America and other islands. Ferries connect to Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia.
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Cross over: nearby islands & regions
Combine Martinique with a neighbour. Distances are straight-line.
Saint Lucia81 km away
Dominica94 km away
Guadeloupe190 km away
Barbados227 km away
Cartagena & Colombia's CaribbeanNeighbouring region · 1,642 km
BermudaNeighbouring region · 2,000 kmHeader photo: Rehcral, CC BY-SA 4.0
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