A cluster of islands off the southern coast of Guadeloupe. The Iles des Saintes are certainly off the traveled path. The two chief islands Terre de Haut and Terre de Bas. Only Terre-de-Haut which means land of high and, to a lesser extent, Terre de Bas which means land below attract visitors; Terre de Haut is the most fascinating, and the only island with overnight accommodations. Some claim that Les Saintes has one of the most scenic bays in the world, a Lilliputian Rio de Janeiro with a sugarloaf. The isles, just 6 miles from the main island, were visited by Columbus on November 4, 1493, who named them Los Santos. The history of Iles des Saintes is very much the history of Guadeloupe itself. In years past, the islands have been profoundly fortified, as they were Guadeloupe's Gibraltar. The climate is very parched, and until the desalination plant opened, water was often rationed.
When you get to visit the wonderful Isles Des
Saintes you will be one of only a handful. These very secluded Islands
offer some of the best beach activities in the world. You can go Island hopping
and visit one of the two main beaches and see what it feels like to be in
paradise.
If you don't like the beach then you can go on one of the mountain climbing
trips. Take a hike up one of the mountains friendly terrain and take in
Isles Des Saintes and all its glory.