Sainte-Marie self catering holidays A picturesque fishing village known for its beautiful beaches and scenic marina
Sainte-Marie holidays - sitting on the Atlantic side of Martinique, Sainte-Marie was founded in 1658 by the Dominicans and is the fifth largest town on the island. There are many tourist attractions in the area with the most popular being a walk over the tombolo, a natural sandbank created by ocean currents, to Sainte-Marie islet. The islet is only accessible on foot from December to April.
To get a real feel for the town and the local area, you can take the relaxing plantation train which departs from the Musée du Rhum Saint James and takes you to the Banana Museum passing through sugar cane fields and banana trees.
There are plenty of cafes, beach bars and restaurants in the area, including street food influenced by both French and Caribbean culinary. For evening entertainment Sainte-Marie has you covered with many bars and restaurants to chose from.
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| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Botanical gardens | ✔ |
| Museums | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Tropical forests | ✔ |
| Cafes, bars & restaurants 20+ | ✔ |
| Watersports - jet ski, sea kayaking | ✔ |
| Active volcano | ✔ |
| Airport | Martinique Aimé Césaire International |
Featured Sainte-Marie holiday rentals
Like most places in Martinique, the self catering holiday accommodation in and around Sainte-Marie caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of Sainte-Marie by staying in a holiday rental as it provides space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want, so you can experience Sainte-Marie and explore the rest of Martinique at your own pace.
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Like many Carribean island resorts, Sainte-Marie is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being January with an average temperature of 21°C (70°F) and the hottest being August where temperatures are often over 30°C. October is also the wettest month with an average of 228mm of rain.
Things to see & do on Martinique
Martinique is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and see, with an amazing collection of outstanding beaches around the coast to the lush countryside and sugar plantations that surround the slopes of Mount Pelée, Martinique's active volcano. Local to Sainte-Marie, you have the Musée du Rhum Saint James which is a must see and the "Tombolo", which is a sandy spit linking to a beautiful islet.
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| Take a walk through the forests "La Reculée" and "La Philippe" | ✔ |
| Day trip to Fort-de-France and take a tour of Fort St-Louis | ✔ |
| Jardin de Balata botanical garden | ✔ |
| Gorges de la Falaise waterfall | ✔ |
| Take a tour of the Banana Museum | ✔ |
| Spend a morning at the spectacular Cascade Didier | ✔ |
| Take a tour around the Musée du Rhum Saint James | ✔ |
| Hike to the top of Mount Pelée volcano | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Sainte-Marie
We think Sainte-Marie offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying the nightlife at one of the beach restaurants.
