Basse-Terre is the overlooked, rustic and stunningly beautiful sister island to lush and popular St. Martin. With a population of just over 40,000, Basse-Terre is a place where time seems to have stood still. Rolling green hills, dramatic cliffs, and black sand beaches make for stunning scenery, while the island’s many plantations produce some of the best coffee and cocoa in the world. Basse-Terre is also home to the world’s second-largest volcano, Mount Pelee, which blew its top in 1902, devastating the island. Today, the volcano is a dormant but imposing presence, and hiking to the top is a popular activity. Basse-Terre may be off the beaten path, but it’s well worth the visit.
Average temperatures during the day in Basse-Terre.
