Plage la Charmeuse is the southernmost beach of Le Prêcheur and therefore the closest to the town. It is also a black sand beach, like all the others in the municipality.

It is little frequented, and bathers are mainly residents.

Small rocks sometimes replace the sand on the beach, so be sure to bring appropriate footwear to avoid sore feet.

From the beach, you'll have a magnificent view of the town and, in particular, the church, whose bell tower was built in the 17th century as a gift from King Louis XIV to the Marquise de Maintenon. Indeed, the Marquise, secret wife of the Sun King, adored Martinique and especially Le Prêcheur, where she spent part of her life.

A small bridge nearby is the starting point for a tour of the Prêcheur coves, where an alcoholic snack is offered at the end of the course.

To get there from Fort-de-France, take the N2 towards Saint-Pierre, then once in Saint-Pierre, the D10 towards Le Prêcheur. Shortly after the village, a sign announces the entrance to the beach.

The fishing port of Le Vauclin is Martinique's largest fishing port. In this town, nearly 500 people earn their living from fishing. Around a hundred fishermen land nearly 200 tons of fish and shellfish there every year.

You can sample local species such as carp, coulirou, trevally, sea bream, tuna, and, more occasionally, lobsters, chatrous, and conch.

The fishermen sell their catch to both the island's restaurants and private individuals, many of whom come to buy directly from the port. To buy fresh fish, it is advisable to go to the quays at the end of the morning (between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.) or at the end of the day, in the early evening (between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.).

Nearby, there is also a market selling freshly caught fish, shellfish, and a wide selection of local vegetables.

To get there, head towards the village of Le Vauclin, then follow the signs to the port.

Located in the village of Tartane, Anse de Tartane beach is ideal for families visiting the Atlantic coast. It offers both a play area for youngsters and a pleasant swimming area where you can watch local fishermen fishing. Indeed, it's not uncommon to see fishermen going out fishing or coming back from it aboard their boats.

The sand is fine and the water is crystal-clear. There are public toilets and showers for bathers wishing to rinse off after a swim.

There are no restaurants on the beach, but there are plenty of places to eat nearby.

To get there, head north towards the Atlantic and, before entering the town of Trinité, head towards the Tartane district and its village.

The beach of Anse du Carbet or Plage du Coin is known for being the one on which Christopher Columbus landed on June 15, 1502. It is also the place that marks the beginning of colonization in Martinique. Indeed, it is the beach on which the first settlers of the island would have landed, including the most famous Pierre d'Esnambuc.

It is a grey sand beach shaded and animated by the activity of fishermen.

The water is calm but there are strong waves due to the wind. This beach has a pontoon.

Several restaurants are located there and you can enjoy local flavors almost with your feet in the water. To get there, head towards the north of Martinique and continue towards Carbet / Saint-Pierre, a little after Neisson, you will see the sign "Plage du Coin" encouraging you to turn left to get there. There is a small parking lot.

Located just a few meters from Anse Noire, Anse Dufour is completely different. The sand is golden-white.

Two small restaurants line the beach. Small palm trees provide shade. You can admire the colorful traditional fishing boats called locally gommiers lying on the sand.

The fishing hamlet along the beach is very quiet and charming. The beach is relatively uncrowded, and the underwater world is renowned for its tropical fish species, starfish and sea turtles.

A bat cave is nearby.

It's an ideal beach for those who want to enjoy the peace.

To get there from the north or the center, follow the southwest direction (Trois-Ilets then Anses d'Arlet) via the D7, where a sign on the right indicates access to the beach. From the south, head towards Diamant Anses d'Arlet on the D7 until you see the signs for the beach access road.

Petite Anse beach lies a few kilometers south of the town of Anses d'Arlet. It is sandwiched between two hills.

It's a special little corner of the Anses d'Arlet commune. Its inhabitants live mainly from fishing.

The sand is white. The waters are calm and clear and are therefore ideal for swimming even though it is rare to see people swimming.

It rarely rains in Petite Anse. It has a pontoon.

It is possible to see beautiful tropical fish or other marine species such as starfish.

Petite Anse beach provides access to the Dlo Ferré site.

To get there, head towards the commune of Le Diamant, after arriving at Anses d'Arlet, then you'll see the beach and its parking lot on your right. If you're in Le Diamant, head for Anse Caffard then Anses d'Arlets, and you won't miss the beach visible from the road.