La Desirade Travel Guide
Guadeloupe
La Desirade is a small island community in Guadeloupe, with a population of 1,532. It lies in the French Caribbean, east of Guadeloupe’s main island, and offers a quieter base away from larger urban centres.
Travellers arriving by air use La Desirade Airport (DSD), the airport serving the city. No notable named beaches are recorded within 40 kilometres, so La Desirade is better suited to visitors seeking a small-island setting than a beach-focused resort.
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Weather in La Desirade
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +590
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Guadeloupe for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Check your bill before adding a tip.
Best time to visit La Desirade
Jan
26°13Feb
26°14Mar
26°11Apr
26°14May
28°14Jun
28°14Jul
28°20Aug
29°18Sep
29°18Oct
29°18Nov
28°19Dec
27°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near La Desirade
Plage des Raisins Clairs
30 km away
Plage de Bois Jolan
38 km away
Things to do in La Desirade
Réserve naturelle nationale de La Désirade
national park
1.5 km
Phare de la Pointe Doublé
historic site
1.2 km
Getting there
La Desirade Airport · 0 km
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