Located on Martinique's south Atlantic coast, Anse Trabaud is not very popular due to its difficult access. In fact, there is no real road to get there.

Stretching for over a kilometer, this coral sand beach is often battered by waves, making it a popular spot for bodyboarders and surfers.

Most of the time, the current is weak and the waves safe for children.

Creepers known as railroad vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae) litter the seashore, protecting the ecosystem and providing a home for various species of crab and hermit crab, a protected species on the island. Further out, the abundant vegetation plays an essential role in protecting the flora and fauna, as well as counteracting the erosion that affects many of the island's beaches.

It is accessible by road via a private property, at the gate of which you will be asked to pay a €2.50 entrance fee.

Entrance times are from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a compulsory exit at 6:00 pm.

In the shade of the small trees lining the beach, a few wooden tables and benches are available for picnics. You can also easily set up a hammock.

To get there, just follow a winding track for a quarter of an hour.

Anse Couleuvre is two beaches at the foot of impressive cliffs. The vegetation is so extensive that some consider it to be a wild beach. Coconut palms on the beach provide welcome shade.

The sand here is ebony gray or black, the legacy of the various eruptions of Mount Pelée, the volcano located in neighboring Saint-Pierre. The color is deceptive, however, as the sand on this beach is incredibly fine.

Surfing can be practiced at Anse Couleuvre, but preferably by experienced surfers due to the fairly strong currents. It is also the starting point for hiking and sporting excursions to the municipality of Grand'Rivière, which is not connected by road.

In the evening, sunset brings its own special touch, with the sky turning orange.

Tables and benches are available for picnics.

The beach is well worth a visit. You can visit Habitation Couleuvre on foot. Don't forget your sneakers for the narrow path!

You can get there by car by following the signs for Saint-Pierre, then Le Prêcheur, and continuing north to the end of the road. Once there, cross a small ankle-deep river and follow a footpath.

Anse Diamant is the main beach of Le Diamant. It is also called "Plage du Diamant", "Plage Anse Diamant", "Plage du Bourg" or "Plage Dizac" from the name of the street that runs along it.

It is the largest beach in Martinique, with its 4 km length (and 3 km without counting the one that follows, named Plage de l'Anse Caffard).

It is a paradise for surfers because of the sometimes strong waves and runners or simple walkers who like to walk there with their feet in the water. However, it is feared by many locals because of the number of fatal drownings. It is sometimes dangerous because of strong currents within 50 meters of the shore.

Swimming is supervised, and signs indicate when swimming is not recommended or even forbidden. When the flag is red, it is forbidden to swim there.

It offers a superb view of the Rocher du Diamant (Diamond Rock), even if the view is even closer from Anse Caffard. Although there are no restaurants, there is a picnic area.

To get there, you just have to follow the direction of the municipality of Le Diamant and it is visible as soon as you arrive at the village of the commune.

Anse Bonneville is a beach in the North Atlantic. It lies between the village of Tartane and Château Dubuc on the Caravelle peninsula. It's THE beach for surfers! To get there, take the ... Rue du Surf (surfing street in French)!

Indeed, its crashing waves make it a favorite with local and foreign surfers who come to test the Atlantic waves. The sand is dark beige to brown.

There are benches and tables in the shaded areas.

Showers are also available nearby. A nautical school offers surfing lessons for the very young, as well as equipment rental for everyone. There's no restaurant on-site, so you'll need to bring your food if you want to spend the day here.

Swimming is unsupervised, so it's recommended to keep a close eye on the little ones when you go there.

To get there, follow signs for Tartane, after that Château Dubuc, then turn left onto Rue du Surf.