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Discover Pointe-a-Pitre by Hire Car

Whoever has chosen Pointe-a-Pitre on Guadeloupe in the middle of the dreamlike Caribbean as a travel destination can be sure to have already booked a place in the middle of paradise.

The largest city on the butterfly island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea surrounds a unique flair of colonial time travel, sensational olfactory experiences and the typical easy-going of the island’s population.

Indispensable for exploring Pointe-a-Pitre and the rest of the French Antilles small island, however, is a hire car. While there is bus service, it is not particularly reliable and many destinations cannot be reached by it.

Sights in Pointe-a-Pitre

One highlight of Pointe-a-Pitre in particular is its harbor. Since it is targeted as the destination of many high-souled yachts and cruise ships, there is always something going on here.

Especially on Saturdays on market days, there is a dense crowd there. However, anyone who visits this one knows why. From the flower market, where an explosion of colors and scents befuddle the senses, to the fish market, where seafood comes in all colors, shapes and genres, this part of Pointe-a-Pitre is an absolutely unique experience.

Leisure activities in Pointe-a-Pitre

Not to be missed here is a “liqueur tasting” of the local alcoholic beverages on offer at the market.

Mostly rum-based, they range from fruity to sweet to spicy. Topping off this fantastic market is the colorful clothing and extraordinary beauty of its wearers.

But it’s also worth strolling the alleys and streets of Pointe-a-Pitre. Everywhere, there’s a mix of piracy and the glamour of bygone colonial times.