Îlet Chevalier

Îlet Chevalier is one of the best known in Martinique. It is one of eleven islets of St. Anne, the town that has the most. This is one of the most visited islets in Martinique.

Îlet Chevalier is a former small volcano to the rocky terrain of Strombolian type. It is a natural paradise of some hundreds of meters long as wide. Located on the east coast of the peninsula of Sainte-Anne, facing the Atlantic, it is well protected by a coral reef. It has a rocky relief not very high (24 meters maximum) but steep with a beautiful sandy beach bordered by a dense vegetation and some majestic coconut trees.

Îlet Chevalier has enormous asset to a green and seaside tourism. Indeed, a well-marked footpath allows both to go around the islet that the crossing from side to side, and observe the heterogeneous vegetation and varied wildlife that exists there.

Three white sand coves (from North to Northeast), its water fairly calm and clear, Îlet Chevalier also offers him a pleasant space for relaxation.

Îlet Chevalier remains an area degraded by human activity (overexploitation of the Islet for tourism, human activities on the site, removal of species such as orchids and cacti, mineral fragments or all kinds of little memories natural). All this disturbs and impoverishes the richness of the site.

Moreover, despite the interdiction camping, visitors implant tents in defiance of environmental safeguard rules. Despite the presence of dirt collecting bounds, tourism operators are quick to dump them at sea garbage of all kinds (food, plastics of all kinds), these wastes are then found on the shores of the islet.

You can get there via the Taxi du Cap shuttle to the Cap Chevalier pontoon. The tour price is €4 for adults and €2 for children. Attention after 4pm, it is not possible to visit the islet. At 6pm, all occupants must have left the islet. Navigation is short because only 500 meters apart Cap Chevalier of the islet.

Coeur Bouliki

Cœur Bouliki is a small natural spot located in the municipality of Saint-Joseph. It will delight those who love nature and want to escape the crowded beaches of the south of the island.

It is a river in the middle of the forest, offering lush greenery where hikers can stroll and those who prefer swimming can enjoy a refreshing dip in the Blanche River.

A marked trail allows visitors to discover the tropical forest flora. 

Picnics are also possible, with tables and benches provided for this purpose.

The site is regularly maintained by the town of Saint-Joseph.

It is also a popular training ground for the military.

To get to Cœur Bouliki, follow the signs to the town of Saint-Joseph, then take the D15b towards “Morne les olives” and turn left.

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Alma River

Located on Route de la Trace, the Alma River is a delight for visitors seeking total harmony with nature.

Its lush tropical forest setting and abundant vegetation provide a haven of peace for anyone wishing to commune with Mother Nature in complete tranquility. Its cool water is a refreshing alternative to the warmer waters of the beaches.

Canyoneers can visit it by climbing Piton Boucher and then descending the 40-meter waterfall, while hikers can jump into the pools from a height of about 3 or 4 meters.

Picnicking is also possible.

To get there by car via Fort-de-France, take the N3 towards the Médaille district and park at the Plateau Boucher car park.

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