Plage de Grande Anse

Martinique


This long, narrow stretch of golden sand is nice to look at but not so nice to lie on (due to fishing boats and lack of privacy). There are often sailboats moored offshore. The water is usually calm, with just enough wave action to remind you it's the sea.


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