France's southernmost lighthouse is located on the Caravelle peninsula of Martinique. It has been warning shipping of the dangers of the sea since 1820.
The peninsula juts out into the Atlantic like a small dragon. To the north, the Presqu'île de la Caravelle is lined with many small bays, on whose sandy beaches palm trees sway gently in the wind.
To the south, two large bays open out onto the sea. When the French conquered the island, the dry rainforest gave way to huge sugar cane fields. Men like Pierre Dubuc took possession of the land. After the end of the plantations, nature reclaimed the land. Two hiking trails open up the exotic wilderness all around. On the Grand Circuit de la Caravelle, an eight-kilometre loop, you reach the highest point of the peninsula at 400 metres. From up there, you can enjoy marvellous views like these. They give you an idea of what a fantastic sailing area Martinique is with its many bays - and dream of the warmth and sun of the Lesser Antilles island.
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