Traveling in Terre-de-Haut
Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.
Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.
Neighborhoods & Around
Les Saintes is formed by nine beautiful islands, only two of which are inhabited: Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas. Terre-de-Haut is the most easterly island of Les Saintes, featuring wonderful beaches, breathtaking bays, historical sites, and a charming bay village with unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. The oldest settlements still remaining here are the villages of Mouillage and Fond-du cure. The other inhabited island, Terre-de-bas, is also worth a visit, especially to experience the golden sand of Grande-Anse beach. There are also a few villages here, the most important being Petite-Anse. The remaining seven uninhabited islands are Îlet a Cabrit, Grand-Ilet, la Coche, les Augustins, la Redonde, le Pate, les Roches Percees.