Limestone cliffs
White and grey.
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Pointe de la Grande Vigie is the northernmost point of Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe, about 6 km in a straight line north-east of the town of Anse-Bertrand. It is known for its tall limestone cliffs, which reach 80 m above the sea. These white and grey cliffs recall the coasts of Normandy and Brittany in France, with lone rocks carved by the waves standing offshore. Exposed to wind and sea spray, the plants here are low and hardy, much like those of the Mediterranean. A short path runs from the car park through the scrub to the cliff edge, looking along the coast of Grande-Terre. On clear days you can see distant islands: Montserrat about 80 km to the north-west, Antigua about 70 km to the north, and La Désirade to the south-east. The visit is free. Keep back from the cliff edge, parts of which are unfenced, and expect strong winds; a clear morning is best for spotting the distant islands.
White and grey.
Montserrat and Antigua.
Offshore.
Anse-Bertrand, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe
Not everywhere, so keep back from the edge.
Montserrat, Antigua and La Désirade.