The village
Ideal for: first visit, restaurants
Seafront, a small church and restaurants, with a beach right by the village.
Sainte-Anne
The village in the south of Martinique, gateway to Les Salines beach.
First visit: where to stay
Martinique: the essentials
Plan your stay in Sainte-Anne
Best areas to stay in Sainte-Anne
Pointe Marin
Ideal for: families, beach
A long, lively beach north of the village, with calm water and water sports.
Cap Chevalier
Ideal for: couples, quiet
The Atlantic coast, wilder, facing Îlet Chevalier; a car is needed.
When to go to Sainte-Anne: the weather month by month
| Month | Average low and high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96 mm | |
| Feb | 60 mm | |
| Mar | 62 mm | |
| Apr | 81 mm | |
| May | 109 mm | |
| Jun | 123 mm | |
| Jul | 166 mm | |
| Aug | 196 mm | |
| Sept | 164 mm | |
| Oct | 189 mm | |
| Nov | 199 mm | |
| Dec | 107 mm |
Averages from the Sainte-Anne weather station (1981–2010 normals): the weather in any given year may differ. Source: Wikipedia, “Sainte-Anne, Martinique” (accessed 28 October 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. This table is shared under the same licence.
Practical info about Sainte-Anne
Sainte-Anne is the southernmost village in Martinique and one of the best bases for the beaches. Palm-fringed Grande Anse des Salines is one of the island’s most famous beaches.
What to see in and around Sainte-Anne
- Grande Anse des Salines and its coastal forest;
- Pointe Marin beach, calm for children;
- the Savane des Pétrifications, an arid landscape at the southern tip;
- Cap Chevalier and Îlet Chevalier, reached by boat;
- the Le Marin marina, close by;
- the Trace des Caps, a coastal hiking trail.
Getting to Sainte-Anne
From the airport in Le Lamentin, the road crosses the south of the island; a hire car remains the most practical way to get between beaches.
Sargassum: depending on the year and season, sargassum seaweed washes up on some beaches, mainly on the Atlantic coast. Swimming is then advised against at affected sites: follow local advice.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Martinique.