Plage à Grand'Rivière, Martinique
Read moreAnse Noire... An extraordinary beach!
Beach at Anses d'Arlet, Martinique
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Rating : 5/5
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Type of sand : Black
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Attendance : Medium
Running out of ideas? Although it's pretty hard to imagine given the diversity of the island's attractions! Or do you just not know where to go to relax after a walk by the sea? Don't worry! We've found the perfect spot for you: Anse Noire beach. The small beach is located in the commune of Anses d'Arlet in the south of Martinique. Even if you are not on the south coast of the island, Anse Noie deserves a visit especially for it. And you will understand why by reading this article!
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Seabed ?
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Wild beach ?
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Waves/Surf
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Toilets ?
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Showers ?
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Nearby help station ?
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Restaurants nearby ?
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Isolated beach ?
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Easily accessible ?
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Family friendly ?
No
Black sand like no other
The volcanic sand, one of the few on the island and the only one at the southern beaches, is sure to make an impact. Delight the goth in you with a beautiful beach with black sand and calm turquoise blue waters. It sounds a bit like a landscape from a novel, and it could be! Except that here, it's a reality, and you won't believe your eyes.
The color of the sand at Anse Noire is all the more striking because it is only a few meters from Anse Dufour. Anse du Four, the untanned twin of Anse Noire, has some of the lightest sand on the island!
A marine fauna without equal
So you like diving? Especially snorkeling? Well Anse Noire is THE beach for you! With an incredible aquatic fauna, it would be a shame to miss an afternoon of underwater exploration. At the rendezvous... Multicolored fish and majestic turtles for a moment stolen from the mundanity of the rest of the days of the year. The magic of the underwater world of Anse Noire will charm young and old!
Jump off the cliffs to land in unreal waters rich in local fauna and flora. A little advice: turtles are most often found on the side of the cliffs and not towards the pontoon. No surprise, even turtles prefer a little privacy! So think about doing the same and plan your visit outside of vacations and weekends to enjoy an empty beach. With all that you have just learned about Anse Noire, it is no wonder that everyone likes to come here. Locals and tourists alike come to relax under the coconut trees while admiring the horizon.
Almost unreal calm waters
The clear blue sky, the black sand of the volcanic rock and the large coconut trees lining the shore will amaze you! Take a break for a few hours by diving into the magical waters of the place. The pontoon is there for that! Whether you're in the clear, fresh water or sunbathing on the sand, the view is breathtaking. To tell the truth, you haven't seen anything yet, it's underwater that there is the real treasure to discover.
Are you a fan of adventure? Kayaking and hiking await you
At the edge of the beach, you will find a small hut all colored and decorated with jewels. You can rent a kayak for a solo, romantic or family excursion in the water. All formulas are good when you are on the island of flowers! The welcome is warm (as everywhere else in Martinique). You will not miss to come back there.
End the day in beauty!
You are on a beautiful beach, at the other end of the world, with a breathtaking landscape. How will you end your day? Well the banana on the cake (no cherries here) is a beautiful sunset. Like you'll never experience anywhere else! Scan the horizon carefully, though. We'll let you in on a secret... The legend of the Caribbean green ray. As the sun disappears behind the sea, if you're lucky... you'll see an emerald green ray sparkle for a moment. The sparkle will disappear as quickly as it appeared. And you will have lived the legend yourself. One more story to take with you to a family dinner.
Anse Noire is waiting for you!
And stories, we are sure you will have a good bunch of them at the end of each stay in Martinique. Whether it's the paradisiacal beaches, the historical monuments of the island, the mythical sunsets... (I catch my breath) The waterfalls, the hikes, the flavors, the hospitality or the boat excursions, you will certainly fall under the island's charm. If it is not already the case!
What to expect
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The city of Anses-d'Arlet in 5 questions
How many inhabitants are there in Anses-d'Arlet ?
3 587 habitants
Surface area and density of the commune
Surface Area: 26 km2
Density : 138 km2
What to do and see in Anses-d'Arlet?
- The ː Morne Larcher (478 m), Morne Jacqueline (223 m), Morne Genty (400 m), Morne Champagne (104 m), Morne Réduit Masson (194 m), Morne Mathurin (273 m), Morne Réduit (307 m), Morne Yoyo (294 m), Morne Baguidi (146 m), Gros Morne (264 m), Morne Bigot (467 m) are part of the volcanic and forested areas of Martinique, proposed since 2014, to the World Heritage classification.
- The church of Saint-Henri in Anses-d'Arlet, on the edge of the beach, is known as one of the most beautiful sites in Martinique, especially because of its exact alignment with the pier. This church was affected by Hurricane Dean in 2007, it was completely restored to its pre-19301 appearance in 2008.
- The coastal hiking trail, starting from Anse d'Arlet, along the Morne Champagne, joining Grande Anse, then Anse Dufour through the forests of Morne Réduit.
Information about the Town Hall
Information about the Town Hall
Rue Félix-Éboué
97217
Téléphone : +596 596 68 62 02
Opening hours :
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday to Wednesday: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Best restaurants in town
- Ti Sable – 35 Allée des Raisiniers, 97217 – +596 596 68 62 44
- Le Fruit de la Patience – Grand’Anse – +596 596 48 33 47
- Chez Évelyne – Morne Champagne – +596 596 48 39 38
Find the 68 beaches of Martinique
characteristics, activities in the surroundings, itineraries...- The beach of Tartane
- La Batelière Beach
- Pointe Chaudiere Beach
- Anse Belleville Beach
- Anse à l'Âne Beach
- Anse Madame Beach
- Cap Est Beach
- Anse Michel (Cap Chevalier)
- Cap Macré Beach
- Anse Grosse Roche Beach
- The Sinai Beach
- Anse Charpentier Beach
- Anse Meunier Beach
- Anse Dizac beach
- The beach of Anse Trabaud : the naturist beach of the island !
- Autre Bord Beach
- Anse au Bois and Anse Esprit Beaches
- Anse Noire... An extraordinary beach!
- Le Meridien Beach
- Anse Pont Café Beach
- The Guinguette Beach
- Anse des Raisiniers Beach
- Madiana Beach
- Anse Turin Beach
- The beach of the village of anses d'Arlet
- Anse Corps de Garde beach
- The beach of Gros Raisin Cove
- The beach of Anse Desert
- Pointe Marin Beach
- Anse Mitan Beach
- Anse Bonneville Beach
- Anse Figuier Beach
- The beach of Gros-Raisin
- Raisiniers Beach
- Grand Macabou Beach
- Anse Fond de Coré beach
- Anse Fond Banane beach
- The beach of La Cherry
- Anse Etang Beach
- Anse Tonnoir Beach
- Schoelcher Bourg Beach
- Anse La Brêche Beach
- Pointe Faula Beach
- Small Anse des Salines Beach
- Anse Caritan Beach
- Anse Petit Macabou Beach
- Lido Beach (Anse Collat)
- Anse Couleuvre Beach
- Anse Dufour Beach
- Grande Terre des Salines and Anses Prunes Beaches
- Hotel Bakoua beach
- Fond Boucher Beach
- Carbet Beach
- Anse Mabouya Beach
- Anse Latouche Beach
- Paillotte Beach
- Ilet Chevalier Beach
- Vetiver Beach
- Anse Ceron Beach
- Ilet Madame Beach
- Grande Anse Beach
- Pointe Borgnèse Beach
- Anse Cafard Beach
- Club Med Beach
- The local beach (Marouba)
- The beach of Anse Cosmy in Martinique
- The beach of Baie Coco (Pointe la Rose)
- Anse Azérot in Martinique : a wild beach as we like it
Some activities to do in Martinique

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