Anchorage· Martinique· Windward Islands
Anse Couleuvre Anchorage
14° 50.5′ N · 61° 13.3′ W · approximate
A wild cove of two grey-sand beaches under towering cliffs and jungle, facing Îlet la Perle, at the end of the road on Martinique's northwest tip: a rare quiet anchorage in fair weather, with excellent snorkelling.
Practical
No published cruising-guide soundings were found. The position is approximate, derived about 250 m west of the beach (OSM). Martinique tourism says the cove attracts experienced surfers, so it takes swell, and warns of current. Wikipedia says a strong current makes the beach dangerous. Use it only in calm, settled conditions, with an anchor watch, and leave if a N or W swell is forecast. The cove is within the Réserve naturelle marine du Prêcheur - Albert Falco (created 2014), so check its anchoring and fishing rules first. The beach is split by the Couleuvre river. The car park is tiny and the access road very narrow, but it fills in high season.
Best for
A calm-day anchorage at the wild end of the coast
Season
Calm settled weather only
Nearby
- Anse Couleuvre Beach and Trail to Grand-Rivière0.2 NM away
- Rocher de la Perle Dive (Le Prêcheur)0.4 NM away
- Anse Céron Beach0.6 NM away
- Habitation Céron (Le Prêcheur)0.7 NM away
- Réserve Naturelle Marine du Prêcheur - Albert Falco1.3 NM away
- Le Prêcheur Anchorage2.4 NM away
- Le Prêcheur Village and Lighthouse2.4 NM away
- Mont Pelée Summit Hike4.3 NM away