Discover Martinique

Martinique brings together several distinct themes for trip planning: marine ecosystems off the coast, mountainous forests in the north, and cuisine and craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a hotel in Martinique, you can start by considering which of these aspects you’d most like to shape your stay.

Martinique Between Mountains and Sea

The Martinique Biosphere Reserve covers the island’s entire land and marine area. Off the coast of Martinique, mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs occur together. This means that both the island and its varied marine ecosystems are part of the destination’s natural landscape. The three coastal ecosystems form a distinct focus alongside the forests in the north. For nature-focused travel, the coast and the island therefore offer two different perspectives.

In the mountainous north are the humid and montane forests of Montagne Pelée and Pitons du Nord, designated as Forêts d’Exception. The UNESCO World Heritage site Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique is a mountainous forest area of volcanic origin. The northern forests are shaped both by their forest types and by the mountainous landscape; the World Heritage designation also highlights their volcanic origin. If you’re particularly interested in Martinique’s natural environment, this focus is easy to distinguish from the ecosystems off the coast.

Cuisine and Rum Culture

Martinique’s cuisine combines African, Caribbean, Indian and European influences. These four influences make food a distinct way to experience the island’s culture, alongside its landscapes and forests. They offer a broad framework for culinary discoveries without putting any one tradition in the foreground.

A specific point of reference for rum is Distillerie Trois Rivières. On its terrace overlooking sugar cane fields, you can taste aged vintage rums and Trois Rivières cuvées. Check before your visit whether tastings are currently available. Alongside the island’s broad culinary influences, this offers a particular tasting experience as a distinct reason to visit.

Yole Ronde: A Craft Tradition

The Yole Ronde adds to these travel interests a craft considered emblematic of Martinique. It is made by hand, usually with an axe, from local Poirier wood. The combination of technique and material makes this tradition especially tangible: its description encompasses both the craftsmanship and the wood used. The Yole Ronde thus offers a cultural focus alongside cuisine and natural landscapes. When planning your trip around your interests, landscapes, culinary influences and craftsmanship can each offer a different reason to discover Martinique more closely.

Choosing a hotel in Martinique therefore starts with the kind of stay you’re looking for.

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