- Introduction
- Top must-see beaches
- Great food and restaurant tips for the beach
- Secret beaches & unusual spots
- Practical FAQ
- Useful links ZeWelcome & local deals
Why is Saint-François THE beach spot in Guadeloupe?
Fancy laying your towel on fine sand, sipping a ti'punch facing the lagoon, and swimming all year round? Welcome to Saint-François, the beach paradise of Guadeloupe! Here, each beach has its own style, its own atmosphere, its own secrets... and its own food tips. Ready to discover the locals' favorite spots, Instagram-worthy locations, and tips to avoid sargassum seaweed? We're taking you along!
Top must-see beaches
- Golden Raisins : The quintessential family beach. Fine sand, easy access, parking, food trucks with buckets and sandwiches for refreshments. A few restaurants with their feet in the sand (notably The Beach) shaded areas.
👉 Tip: Arriving early on the weekend, it's the families' favorite spot!
«Pleasant sandy beach, not too crowded during the week, a few shaded spots, nice walk.»
- Gourd Cove : Wild, picnic tables, shady spots, restaurant At Honoré's, food truck« The HQ«Magic sunrise, snorkeling.
👉 Beware of the current!
«Pretty beach to stop at after Pointe des Châteaux, with places to eat.»
- Champagne Cove Calm, kite/wing foil spot, snorkeling, villa access, less crowded.
IIdeal for chilling away from the crowds. - Shower Beach Local attraction, natural shower effect, Insta-worthy photos, fun, but not for spending the whole day. To test for fun!
«Funny little beach, intense shower effect, crabs everywhere!»
- Grande Anse des Salines Wild, snorkeling, strong currents, sea urchins, caution. For adventurers!
«Super wild beach, lots of fish for snorkeling, watch out for strong currents.»
- Coulée Beach Shallow, shaded, ideal for a picnic with children.
- Tarare Nudist Beach Unique ambiance, hike from Anse à la Gourde, naturist spot.
- Manganao, Anse des Rochers, Pierre & Vacances Access via residences/restaurants, parking tip: make a reservation at the restaurant to easily enter and park in the residence!
- Rollers Beach Perfect for bodyboarding, catching big waves. A spot for adventurers, and swimming should be supervised.
Find more traveler reviews on the beaches of Saint-François at TripAdvisor.
Great food and restaurant tips for the beach
- Bucket trucks, agoulous, fritters on Raisins Clairs
- Resto La Plage (feet in the sand)
- At Honoré's in Anse à la Gourde (local atmosphere)
- Food truck QG (Anse à la Gourde)
- Coconut sorbet from Jeanette's (Pointe des Châteaux)
- Braided fruits at Rasta (Pointe des Châteaux)
- Manganao Beach Bar (cocktails with your feet in the water)
Discover also our Top 14 Best Restaurants in Saint-François.
Secret beaches & unusual spots
- Champagne Cove : Nice beaches. If you go to the left, you can take a walk along the beach and discover the most beautiful villas on the island, which overlook the beach 🤩 #instagrammable
- Rouleaux Beach: wild spot, bodyboarding, thrills
- Hidden access via residences (tip: make a restaurant reservation to get in!)
- Sunrise at Croix de la Pointe des Châteaux, morning swim at Anse à la Gourde
- The Shower: local attraction, fun photos!
The ZeWelcome Trick
To avoid sargassum when there is some, it's easy to alternate between south-facing and north-facing beaches. This way, there are always pleasant beaches, whatever the situation 🙂 Always check the wind and current before swimming far out!
- Access & Parking :
- Clear Raisins, Champagne Cove, Town Beach: easy access and free parking on site.
- Manganao, Anse des Rochers, Pierre & Vacances: access via residences, Parking is available if the restaurant is booked.
- Security: Leave nothing in the car; watch for wind/current; avoid manchineel trees (toxic trees!).
- Activities: Snorkeling (Anse Champagne, Salines), wing foil/kite (Anse Champagne), bodyboard (Rouleaux), picnic (Gourde, Coulée).
- Sargassum If one beach is affected, there is always another one clear in Saint-François!
- Neighborhoods to prioritize: Le Bourg, Les Hauts de Saint-François, La Coulée, Cayenne, Bellevue Seze.
- Souvenirs & Anecdotes Hammock under coconut trees, clay from Anse à la Gourde (if you find it, send us a photo!), hike to Pointe des Châteaux.
When you're walking on the beaches of Saint-François, keep your eyes peeled: some of them are teeming with marine treasures.
Discover our selection of 10 Iconic Seashells of Guadeloupe to observe.
«We had a great time at Raisins Clairs beach, the kids loved the bokit trucks and snorkeling at Anse Champagne.
— D. Family, April 2025
Thank you ZeWelcome for the good tips!»
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Practical FAQ
Light raisins, for its fine sand, its shaded areas, and its bokit trucks!
Anse Champagne and Grande Anse des Salines, for the clarity of the water and the underwater life.
Alternate between south-facing and north-facing beaches, there's always a clear beach in Saint-François!
La Plage (Raisins Clairs), Chez Honoré (Anse à la Gourde), local food trucks.
Plage des Rouleaux for thrills, Anse Champagne for calm, La Douche for fun!
Want to discover Guadeloupe in a different way? Reserve yours Welcome to Saint-François And experience the beach like a local!
