5. Mount Pelée, volcano currently sleeping island of Martinique (Lesser Antilles) is located 40 kilometers north of Fort de France and marks the geographical border between the east and west coasts. From its summit, at a height of 1.397 metres, the nearby islands can be clearly distinguished, if the weather is clear enough. In 1902 it destroyed the city of Saint Pierre with an eruption causing 30.000 victims.
4. Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, offers many attractions for tourists. For example, St. Louis Cathedral, a large port where luxury cruise ships and huge merchant ships dock. The center extends along the seafront, where there are numerous bars and restaurants with a French atmosphere and the La Savane park, full of many species of tropical trees.
3. The beach of Pointe du Bout is located on Les Trois Ilets, a small peninsula overlooking the bay of Fort de France. In reality it is a set of small artificial beaches with light sand, palm trees and numerous tourist facilities. Here you can practice water sports, but also just swim, sunbathe and enjoy the view.
2. The library Schoelcher of Fort-de-France has been declared a historic monument. This was possible thanks to its unmistakable style: the metal structure comes from the French Eiffel workshops and the external walls are of Egyptian-Byzantine art with decorations belonging to the Art Nouveau trend. Only a third of the 300000 volumes contained within are visible.
1 I villages of fishermen, such as those of Anse d'Arlet and Anse a Ane, are among the most characteristic wonders offered by the island of Martinique. Words are wasted: the white beaches and crystal clear waters will captivate your gaze. Typical of the Anse d'Arlet beach is the small wooden pier to which numerous boats dock every day, as well as the church which looks almost directly onto the sea.
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