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The South-West, le Diamant and Sainte-Luce, Martinique

The village of Diamond and its large beach of 1.8 miles facing the famous eponymous rock. At the heart of a beautiful panorama of greenery and mountains, the village and its surroundings are home to a large number of hotels and residential hotels. Some 8 miles from Diamond, just before the fishing village of Sainte-Luce, there is also a concentration of bathing establishments located near the small public beaches with clear waters.
In peak season, St. Luce and the Diamond host an intense nightlife (weekends only in low season ).

A beautiful long beach.
An important choice of hotels and restaurants affordable for all budgets.
One of the best diving sites of the island (at the foot of the Diamant rock ).
Beautiful scenery.

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Overcrowded with tourists during peak season.
Few hotels are actually on the beach.

Weather The South-West, le Diamant and Sainte-Luce - choosing the best time to go

Martinique - The South-West, le Diamant and Sainte-Luce

All overall indicators 60/100 Good
Temperature indicators 72/100 Good
Bad weather indicators 34/100 Bad
Sunbathing indicators 44/100 Average
Swimming indicators 80/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 60/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsVery hot :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 33°C and 36°C.
Bad weather indicatorsRainy :
Rainy - averaging between 3.5mm and 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsWarm breeze :
Near optimal comfort: strong to moderate winds (between 12 mph and 18 mph) in a warm atmosphere (>24°C).

Weather finder : The South-West, le Diamant and Sainte-Luce / May Annual weather finder : The South-West, le Diamant and Sainte-Luce

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Visit The South-West, le Diamant and Sainte-Luce

To see

The Diamant Rock is magnificent. It is worth a look. The Anses d'Arlets (small Anse and Grande Anse) are also very nice. We advise you to walk about the area.

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To do

The Diamant Rock is a privileged point for scuba diving and swimming. The fauna and flora of the submarine world are particularly rich here. Attention, however, rolling waves are sometimes violent.

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To think about

Remember to protect yourself from the sun with cream or lotion and a cap.

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To avoid

it is forbidden to venture onto the rock, infested with snakes. The hurricane season (September-October) should be avoided .

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To try

You can have lunch or dinner at Bois Lélé Petite Anse, a charming little restaurant on a terrace, where the welcome is particularly warm. The tasting menu costs ? 12.50 and it's worth it! We have tested it ! You can enjoy the accras, black pudding, rum, crawfish, lobster, crab stuffed, chicken curry, bananas flambée ...

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To bring back

Rum ... The plantation of "Trois-Rivieres" : it keeps its aging rum at least 6 years. A friendly visit to discover the secrets of making this prestigious rum before obviously tasting it ! Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, visit: : 05 96 62 51 78 et www.rhumdemartinique.com.

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