Coconut palms
Shade on the sand.
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Les Salines is a white-sand beach at the southern tip of Martinique in the commune of Sainte-Anne, about 3 km in a straight line south of the village of Sainte-Anne. It stretches for more than a kilometre between two headlands and is the island's best-known beach, estimated to draw around two million visitors a year. The beach is divided into three parts, the largest and most famous being the Grande Anse des Salines. Rows of coconut palms shade the sand in a protected strip of coastal forest managed by France's national forestry office, and the turquoise water in front is usually calm and good for swimming. Islanders love it for family picnics at weekends, and on clear days the island of Saint Lucia can be seen on the horizon to the south. Small food and drink stalls stand along its edges, and coastal trails nearby run along the island's southern tip. The beach is public and free. It gets very busy at weekends and in holidays, so go on a weekday morning, bring sun cream, and avoid sitting directly under the coconut palms, as nuts can fall.
Shade on the sand.
On the horizon.
Along the southern tip.
Sainte-Anne, Martinique
Usually, as the water is calm most days.
On weekday mornings.