MARTINIQUE

• Location
  Located in the Caribbean Arc and bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Martinique enjoys a tropical climate.

• Area
  Martinique is 80 km long and 30 km wide. Despite its small size, the tour of the island is not feasible in a day.

• Demographics
  The island has just over 350,000 inhabitants
  

• Climate
  The air temperature varies between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius (77 and 90°F).
  The sea temperature can reach 27 degrees Celsius (81°F).
  Between June and November, the climate gets moist with more precipitation at the end of the day. It is the wet or wintering season.
  From December until May, it is the dry season, or Lent. The climate becomes drier with slightly warmer temperatures.

• Best time to visit Martinique.
  The island of flowers is discovered all year round.
  

• Time zone
  Martinique is on the American/Martinique time zone, AST: GMT-4 (UTC-4)

• Languages
  French is the official and usual language of this French island.
  Creole, the regional language, is spoken between Martinicans.
  English is only used in tourist places.

• Health
  From a health point of view, no vaccine is required to travel to Martinique.
  It's still advisable to provide mosquito repellents and long clothes in the evening to avoid mosquito bites.
  Tap water is drinkable everywhere in the territory.

• Currency
  French department, the euro is the currency in circulation on the island, even if the American dollar is accepted in some shops frequented by tourists. All credit cards are accepted on the island.

• Electricity
  The French standard also applies to electricity. Type C, Type D and Type E plugs and receptacles are used.
  The network voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. Adapters for American sockets are provided in all our Villas.

• Communication
  Martinique has all means of communication: wifi, telephone, fax, access to the international network, mobile, etc.
  Phone numbers in Martinique start with 05 96 for landlines or 06 96 for mobiles.

• Security
  The island is a safe and secure destination, the risk of theft or aggression is very low. It is still good to keep in mind some common sense rules to avoid any inconvenience.
  Since 2021, the island has been named by Euronews as one of the safest destinations to book a holiday in the Caribbean.

MARTINIQUE CARNIVAL

Martinique Carnival, one of a kind, takes place in February or March, depending on the year.

For several weeks before the 4 mytic days called "fat days", this exceptional festival, synonymous with joy, fun and collective release, brings together all generations of all social backgrounds in "vidé" These colorful parades where everyone gives free rein to their imagination to adorn themselves with the best disguise, under the sounds of the drums.

The slogan of the carnival: let go! Or as we say here «san manman, san papa» (Without mother or father, left to oneself).

"TOUR DES YOLES RONDES" OF MARTINIQUE

The Yole Ronde is a traditional Martinique boat. It is a wooden boat with a sail. To maneuver, the wind balance and the complementary work of a whole team are necessary.

This institution is an integral part of the Martinican heritage and it is proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the delight of admirers of this discipline.

The Yoles Tour is experienced both on land and on the water from stage to stage on motor boats, catamarans and water scooters. The nautical event takes place over a week during the months of July and/ or August.