Guadeloupe comprises the butterfly-shaped islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre and the nearby smaller islands of La Desirade, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes.The islands were discovered by Columbus in 1493, became a French colony in 1635 and, in 1946, were given the status of a French Overseas Department. As a result they retain their strong French influence, from the local flavours and ingredients to the currency.

The islands have lovely white sand beaches but also a wildlife-infested rainforest and the highest waterfall in the Caribbean. Basse-Terre has a rough volcanic terrain; Grande-Terre has rolling hills and flat plains. There are also lush mountainous areas with stunning and unspoiled tropical scenery.The islands are a divers paradise, described by Jacques Cousteau as among the top 10 dive sites in the world.

Guadeloupe boasts plenty of restaurants, bars and discos, with displays of local dancing and music. The famous dance of the island is called the biguine, where colorful and ornate Creole costumes are still worn. Dont forget to try the famous rum punch cocktails - rum with lime, bitter and syrup.

Guadeloupe Public holiday

25/12 Christmas Day
01/01 New Year's Day
06/01 Epiphany
09/03 Ash Wednesday
25/04 Easter Monday
01/05 Labour Day
02/05 Ascension
08/05 Victory Day
27/05 Abolition Day
13/06 Whit Monday
14/07 Bastille Day
21/07 Schoelcher Day
15/08 Assumption
01/11 All Saints' Day
11/11 Remembrance/Armistice Day
25/12 Christmas Day
01/01 New Year's Day
06/01 Epiphany
22/02 Ash Wednesday
09/04 Easter Monday
01/05 Labour Day
08/05 Victory Day
17/05 Ascension
27/05 Abolition Day
28/05 Whit Monday
14/07 Bastille Day
21/07 Schoelcher Day
15/08 Assumption
01/11 All Saints' Day
11/11 Remembrance/Armistice Day
25/12 Christmas Day

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