The pier
Into turquoise water.
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The bay of Les Anses-d'Arlet is a small fishing village bay on Martinique's south-west coast, about 6 km in a straight line west of the town of Le Diamant. It is known for its long wooden pier reaching into turquoise water and for the village's white church, which stands right behind the beach at the end of the pier. Colourful houses and coconut palms line the sandy beach, fishing boats and sailing yachts anchor in the bay, and green hills surround it. The village has kept its quiet character, with fishing boats still working from its beach. The water in the bay is usually clear and calm, so people come to swim and snorkel near the pier and along the rocky edges of the bay, among coral and colourful fish. Just to the north are the larger bay of Grande Anse d'Arlet and the coves of Anse Noire and Anse Dufour. The beach is public and free. It gets busy at weekends, so go on a weekday; the village has small seafront restaurants, and mornings are best for photos on the pier.
Into turquoise water.
In the bay.
Along the rocky edges.
Les Anses-d'Arlet, Martinique
Yes, usually calm and clear.
Grande Anse d'Arlet, Anse Noire and Anse Dufour.