Guide to Martinique
Must See Martinique
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If you want to hit the beach, head for the undeveloped southern tip of the island and lay down your towel at Les Salines, widely regarded as Martinique's finest strand. The arid climate here means that Les Salines is often sunny when other parts of the island are not.
The beach attracts scores of visitors on weekends and holidays, but it's big enough to accommodate everyone. Les Salines gets its name from Étang des Salines, the large salt pond that backs it. Beware of the poisonous manchineel trees (most marked with red paint) on the beach.