Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe
Travelling in Guadeloupe
Grande-Terre and its beaches, Basse-Terre and its rainforest at the foot of La Soufrière, then Marie-Galante and Les Saintes: Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean archipelago. The currency is the euro, but it is outside the Schengen area.
Book in Guadeloupe
Essentials in Guadeloupe
- Languages
- French and Guadeloupean Creole
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- European Union
- Yes (“roam like at home” for EU mobile plans)
- Power plugs
- Types C, E, 230 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Time
- UTC−4, no daylight saving
Key cities
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Deshaies
Planning your trip in Guadeloupe
Guides
Travel in Guadeloupe: the complete practical guide
Plan a trip to Guadeloupe: entry rules, when to go, the airport, Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, La Soufrière, nearby islands and itineraries.