Guadeloupe Kassandra Cordero

Basic Geography The region is located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator The air temperature varies between 23°C (in winter) and 32°C (in summer). The water temperature is between 25°C and 28°C. Average humidity: 77%. There are two "seasons": a dry season between February and June (with some showers especially in the mountains) and a rainy season from July to January. There are occasional hurricanes in September and October. National holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)National holiday: Constitution: 4 October 1958 (French Constitution) Constitution: Legal system: French legal system Legal system: Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Suffrage:

FlagFlag description: unofficial, local flag based upon the arms of the city of Pointe-a-Pitre; the field is divided horizontally with a narrow, blue stripe along the top edge charged with three gold fleurs-de-lis; the wider, lower portion of the field is black and charged with green sugar cane leaves - representing one of Guadeloupe's main crops - surmounted by a gold radiant sun representing the tropical climate; the only official flag is the national flag of France

Travelers on a budget will find that Guadeloupe's public transportation system provides a very cost- efficient way to tour the island. Vacationers can catch the bus at almost every village on the islands, and bus fares are very reasonable compared to the cost of many other transportation options. Foreign travelers may face communication problems when trying to catch the bus. If you don't speak French, carry a French translation dictionary or map so you can point out your destination to the driver. Travelers can also leave the driving up to someone else by hailing a taxi cab. Taxis are a popular way to tour the island, but cab fares can really add up at the end of your journey. Unlike cabs on most other Caribbean islands, many of Guadeloupe's taxis are metered, so the cost of your trip will depend on your final destination. Day tours will be considerably higher in price than a trip from the airport to your hotel. Self-sufficient travelers have several transportation options. Cycling has become a popular sport and a popular way to get around Guadeloupe. Travelers can rent a bike or moped at any of the bike rental shops on the islands and at some hotels. If two-wheel motion isn't for you, traverse the island in the comfort of a rental car. Car rentals on Guadeloupe are somewhat cheaper than on other islands in the Caribbean, but costs can still be quite high. The roads on Guadeloupe's islands are in very good condition. You must have a valid driver's license from your home country and meet the necessary age requirements to rent a car. While visiting Guadeloupe, vacationers won't want to miss out on visiting the beautiful neighboring islands that make up the country. Guadeloupe has an abundance of ferry services that travel between the main islands and the smaller islands, as well as to St. Lucia, Dominica, and Martinique. For a minimal fee, you can enjoy an exciting day trip to Guadeloupe's neighboring islands. No matter how you choose to see the sites of Guadeloupe, you are sure to find getting around the islands to be fun and easy. Traveling Traveling..

Cuisine ACCRAS - Also called Amarinades, hot doughnuts made from cod or vegetables. BALAOU - Small, long fried fish. BEBELE - Dish made of tripe, dombrés and green bananas. BLAFF - Spicy court-bouillon used to cook fish in. CABRI - Small goat prepared as colombo or smoaked. CALALOU - Herb soup with bacon. CHADRON - Sea urchin. CHATROU - Octopus. COLOMBO - Sauce of indian origins (caraway, pepper, coriander, ginger, hot pepper). LAND CRAB - CRABE DE TERRE: Its flesh is exquisite and tasty because they are nourrished with coconut and hot pepper. DOMBRE - Small flour croquette. FEROCE -Dish with avocado, hot pepper, manioc and cod. LAMBI - Conch. MIGAN - Mashed bananas and breadfruit. OUASSOUS - Big freshwater crayfish. SOUSKAÏ - Green fruits, grated and macerated in lime juice, salt and hot pepper. TI-PUNCH - Drink made of rum, cane sugar or cane sugar syrup and lime.

Among all the other water sports, Guadeloupe offers several surf spots. Surfers and Body surfers can practise their favorite sport all around the year. The surf season lasts from October until May, but the other months can offer ideal conditions too. The waves break on coral, lava or rock reefs. In winter they'll be of 1,5m to 2,5m. The Trade Winds, blowing nearly the whole year, are more intense in spring/summer, where you'll meet swell of 1m to 2m. The small height difference between the tides allows surfing the same spot all day long. During hurricane season (September and October), experienced surfers will enjoy the exceptional swell following or preceeding hurricanes arising in the Caribbean!

The Marina The yacht harbour "Grande Saline" offers excellent shelter and a nice and friendly atmosphere with shops, restaurants and hotels surrounding it. Yachtsmen will find a harbourmaster, a gas station, a repair shop and a repair shop for outboard motors. Later on, the harbour will offer shelter for 200 boats. Actually 4 piers offer hundred places with water and electricity supply. During 1997, extension works will be undertaken. The entry is narrow, but well marked out. You should approach by the "Passe Champagne", at daylight and under good weather conditions. Draught is of maximum 2.50 m for the moment.

Jet ski outings - no license needed Skilled runners as well as beginners will enjoy the outings, accompanied by our instructors, licensed by the French Authorities (2nd degree Federal Jet ski instructor). Explore the beautiful coastal waters of Guadeloupe From the beach of Sainte-Anne or the nautical base of the Fleur d'Epée Hotel in Gosier, WAVE EVASION offers several cruise outings by jet ski, to make you enjoy the beauty of the coastline between Petit Bourg and the Pointe des Chateaux.

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