Hiking in the north of Martinique : Le Prêcheur to Grand-Rivière
The town of Le Prêcheur and the town of Grand-Rivière are linked by a famous hiking trail, located in the extreme north of the island. This path follows the old departmental road that used to connect the houses of these two communes using ox-drawn carts….
Beaches of Martinique
The beaches of Martinique are among the most beautiful in the world. Our island owes its reputation to many factors, including its natural assets: a volcanic soil of exceptional fertility, a relief in the north, very mountainous, which protects large parts of our coastline. And…
Traditional rowing in Martinique
Traditional rowing, commonly known as “3 Z’aviwon”, is a key element of Martinique’s cultural heritage. It is widespread along the Caribbean coast, and is practiced on wooden boats, with 3 rowers on a fixed bench and a “boss” (coxswain). The “3 Z’Aviwon” races attract many…
Hiking in the South of Martinique: the “trace of the capes”
The Trace des Caps is a hiking route located in the extreme south of Martinique, which goes from Petit Macabou to Sainte-Anne. It is very popular with visitors and inhabitants of the island, because it offers a variety of landscapes ranging from frequented or wild…
Traditional horse racing on the beach
The Natural Park of Martinique and the City of Sainte-Marie, with the help of the Association Les Centaures, organize every year on August 15 horse and mule races on the beach of Sainte-Marie. The Natural Park contributes to the perpetuation of this cultural tradition, and…