Montagne Pelée
Active volcano in the north of the island, whose 1902 eruption destroyed Saint-Pierre. Hiking trails lead to the summit.
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Martinique: airports, things to do and where to stay
Martinique, a French overseas department in the Lesser Antilles, is the "island of flowers": volcanic terrain dominated by Mount Pelée, white-sand beaches in the south, sugar cane plantations and rum distilleries. Its capital is Fort-de-France.
Martinique airports
From the airport to central Martinique
Martinique Aimé Césaire airport is about 6 km from central Martinique.
Bus Mozaïk
Buses on the Martinique Transport network link the airport with Fort-de-France during the day. Service ends early in the evening.
Taxi
Rank in the arrivals area, at door D. The ride to Fort-de-France takes about 20-30 min, depending on traffic.
Martinique
Things to do in Martinique
Saint-Pierre
The former capital, wiped out by the 1902 eruption. You can visit the ruins of the theatre and other buildings.
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Rocher du Diamant
Volcanic islet off the south coast, a symbol of the island and a well-known diving spot.
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Grande Anse des Salines
Long white-sand beach lined with coconut palms in Sainte-Anne, at the island's southern tip.
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Bibliothèque Schœlcher
Domed iron-and-glass library in central Fort-de-France, first built in Paris and then shipped to the island.
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Jardin de Balata
Botanical garden in the hills above Fort-de-France, with palms, tropical flowers and tree-top walkways.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Martinique?
Martinique is served by Martinique Aimé Césaire (FDF).
How far is the airport from central Martinique?
Martinique Aimé Césaire airport is about 6 km from central Martinique.
How do I get from the airport to central Martinique?
From Martinique Aimé Césaire airport you can take Bus Mozaïk (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Martinique?
Highlights of Martinique include Montagne Pelée, Saint-Pierre, Rocher du Diamant, Grande Anse des Salines, Bibliothèque Schœlcher, and Jardin de Balata.
Photo credits
- Montagne Pelée: www.sklepik-maja.com, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saint-Pierre: Patrice78500, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rocher du Diamant: Apmarles, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grande Anse des Salines: Thérèse Gaigé, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bibliothèque Schœlcher: Aristoi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jardin de Balata: Laraquelx, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons