Walking - Vieux-Bourg coast / Babin
Visit the Morne-à-l'Eau coast on the "Case aux Lamantins" ("Manatees' Hut") path. The name is due to the large number of manatees that once lived in the Grand Cul de Sac Marin bay. The "Manatees' Hut" was at the heart of the municipality of Morne-à-L'Eau, before it became "Vieux-Bourg".
Babin beach is an exceptional site, since it is the only "green beach" in Guadeloupe. It has a picnic area and is the ideal spot to take it easy.
Trail markings: yellow.
Starts from the car park next to the Vieux-Bourg fishing port. Take the Rue de la Case aux Lamantins towards the municipal nautical centre. Walk past the stadium, then 150 metres further on, turn off the road and enter the forest. Then follow the footpath with yellow markings. It winds its way between the mangrove and the wet meadow. Carry on until you arrive at the Babin site.
Take the same route on the way back.
In this natural setting, you should be particularly careful and alert, since Guadeloupe is subject to natural risks. It is vital to act in a responsible way, so that everyone can enjoy the hike!
Please note: unsupervised car park.
Babin beach is an exceptional site, since it is the only "green beach" in Guadeloupe. It has a picnic area and is the ideal spot to take it easy.
Trail markings: yellow.
Starts from the car park next to the Vieux-Bourg fishing port. Take the Rue de la Case aux Lamantins towards the municipal nautical centre. Walk past the stadium, then 150 metres further on, turn off the road and enter the forest. Then follow the footpath with yellow markings. It winds its way between the mangrove and the wet meadow. Carry on until you arrive at the Babin site.
Take the same route on the way back.
In this natural setting, you should be particularly careful and alert, since Guadeloupe is subject to natural risks. It is vital to act in a responsible way, so that everyone can enjoy the hike!
Please note: unsupervised car park.