They are fun to watch and photograph but, if you approach them, they will generally scramble quickly to another location. Please do not try to corner or handle them in any way. Iguanas have lots of dangerous little teeth, strong jaws and razor-sharp claws.
A mayor and town council oversee the day-to-day operations of the island. On Terre-de-Haut, Plage Pompierre is the most popular beach with its calm waters, excellent snorkeling and covered picnic tables.
The small beach at Pain de Sucre is also a favorite with visitors for swimming and snorkeling. At the end of the airport runway, Grande Anse is a magnificent arc of sand but is definitely not safe for swimming.
Columbus spied these islands on November 4, , three days after the Feast of All Saints. The first French settlers ventured here in the mid-l7th century, and the neighboring seas subsequently served as the battleground for many a skirmish with the British. Photo by Lebawit Lily Girma. The most important historical site on Guadeloupe's miniature archipelago of Les Saintes also boasts one of the most breathtaking views in the Caribbean. Les Saintes Bay. The views, whether on approach from the sea or from atop one of its bluffs, make up a dreamy Caribbean postcard, with the bluest of Home Les Saintes Introduction.
Please use the easy drop-down menu above to discover dozens of pages of helpful Les Saintes travel information! Les Saintes also known as Iles des Saintes are perfect for the kind of traveler who relishes unspoiled tropical beauty, serenity and French style. Explore the barracks and former prison cells, and take in the collection of some contemporary paintings, focusing largely on surrealism or cubism. As a curiosity, note the large exhibit of the world's greatest sea battles.
Some visitors travel to the Iles des Saintes for the day just to go scuba diving. The island's two leading dive outfitters are Dive-Bouteille tel. Both charge competitive rates and have staffs well versed in the esoterica of the region's many dive sites.
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