Guadeloupe is a French island located in the southern Caribbean and is made up of 12 islands; 5 of which are inhabited. There are 2 main islands called Basse-Terre and Grande Terre and together they are formed in the shape of a butterfly. Its rich culture, tropical rainforests, unique beaches, local dishes and volcano are some of the reasons people choose to visit here. However, I feel the country is a bit underrated because about 80% of the visitors come from France and/or northern Europe. It is not widely popular with Americans, “other” Caribbean visitors or people from other parts of the world. The locals are very friendly, some speak English, but their main languages are French and Creole. Guadeloupe is a French overseas department which means that it’s part of the European Union (EU), but in the past it served as a French colony giving a rich history of colonialism and enslavement. Their local currency is also EURO.
I had a dream time in Guadeloupe and I would definitely go back to visit other parts of the island.
Have you ever been to Guadeloupe?
