Fort-de-France Travel Guide
Martinique
Fort-de-France is Martinique’s capital and largest city, with a population of 89,995 on the island’s Caribbean coast. It is the main urban base for exploring Martinique, with a tropical climate and a waterfront setting.
Most air travellers arrive via Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport, which serves Fort-de-France. For a beach day beyond the city, Plage des Salines is 30.5 kilometres away and Cap Macré Beach is 30.7 kilometres away.
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Weather in Fort-de-France
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +596
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Martinique for good service, but it is not mandatory. Service charges are sometimes included in bills, so check before you tip.
Best time to visit Fort-de-France
Jan
28°19Feb
28°18Mar
30°14Apr
30°18May
31°19Jun
31°21Jul
30°25Aug
31°26Sep
31°20Oct
31°20Nov
30°19Dec
29°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Fort-de-France
Plage du Diamant
15.7 km away
Anse Mabouya
19.7 km away
Anse Corps de Garde
20.9 km away
Anse Figuier
23.6 km away
Plage des Salines
30.5 km away
Nord Plage
30.6 km away
Cap Macré Beach
30.7 km away
Things to do in Fort-de-France
Théâtre Aimé Césaire
theatre venue
1.6 km
Fort Saint-Louis
historic site
1.8 km
Eglise du Sacré Cœur De Balata
roman catholic place of worship
4.3 km
Pointe Simon
historic site
2 km
La Savane
park
1.7 km
Paroisse Saint Christophe
christian place of worship
0.8 km
Tropiques Atrium Scene Nationale
cultural center
1.4 km
Casino Batelière Plazza
casino
3.9 km
Getting there
Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport · 6.7 km
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