Welcome to the municipality of the Diamant, well known for its majestic Rock and for the biggest beach (approximatively 4 km) of Martinique. You will have the pleasure to discover the church located in the village (historical monument) or you can visit the museum of shells, Cap 110.
It is also possible to practice nautical activities in the town (jet skiing, rock diving, fishing) that will satisfy you and make you discover the town in another way.
For local services, you will find souvenir shops, a covered market, seaside restaurants, and a post office.
It is a peaceful town where you can spend the day by the sea, facing the Rock, enjoying fruit and other dishes of the market in order to fully enjoy the Caribbean Sea. The sea may sometimes be very restless but the hammock in the shade of the coconut trees are and may then be useful!
Itinerary
The access to this beach is simple, from Fort-de-France, take direction South of the island (A1, then N5), take the exit of the Diamant (D7), the road is rather sinuous with many turns until in the village of Diamant. Drive safely. Go straight ahead and at the roundabout of the VITO petrol station and the Ecomax to reach after a few minutes (turn on the left), the beautiful view on the rock and the woman lying.
The road goes down again and then you arrive in the village. Given the stretch of the beach, you can park in the village or if you can continue in the direction of the Morne Larcher (see article), different entrance (6) exist in the middle of this seaside vegetation (grapes, almond trees …) ..
In the village you will be able to contemplate the church. You can then go to the pontoon to enjoy the beautiful view on the beach and of the Diamant Rock.
The Church Saint-Thomas classified as historical monument (28/12/79)
Plage du Diamant
The view from the pontoon
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First tip: On weekends, this beach is popular and the parking lots of the various entrances are full. Go early if you do not want to have too much trouble parking nearby. Otherwise, you will have to park, mostly, on the road side.
Park in one of the entrances
Picnic tables are available if you want have lunch by the sea.
Enjoy! This huge white sand beach and the turquoise sea are yours !
If you are looking for more shade, I suggest you to head out onto the beach to the woman lying down (Morne Larcher) in order to enjoy the shade of the coconut palms.
Warning, while swimming: the beach of the Diamond can be dangerous
There are generally strong currents and waves of good amplitudes that may and will shake you a little.
Therefore, you must be very careful especially for children that will have feet far from the edge of the beach.
The hammock in the shade of coconut trees can be an alternative.
Do not forget protection for children but also sunscreen index 50, the sun can be harmful between 10 am and 2 pm.
Finally, enjoy the view of the rock, a protected site that has many secrets.
Click on the link to have a first video preview of the beach on our Facebook page.
A bit of history…..
This Rock formed after the volcanic activity of the Caribbean, a million years ago. Its name “Le Rocher du Diamant” is due to its beveled shape and reflections during certain hours of the day. From its height (more than 170 meters) it faces the municipality of the Diamant, city that owes its name to this Roc basaltic.
At the beginning of the XIXth century, this rock served as a strategic point during the war between France and England. It allowed controlling the navigation between Martinique and Saint Lucia.
The British occupied the fortified block, which was equipped with five cannons, for more than a year from January 1804 to June 1805. A goat and chicken farm was even set up in case of non-supplies by the British forces. Lacking food and water, he surrendered to the French forces.
It is now a protected site by the Conservatoire du Littoral (reserve of an incredible ornithological and submarine richness) and it is probably the last refuge of a reptile, an endemic snake of Martinique. Numerous species of birds also nest on the rock and the seabed (fault of the Rock) which surround it are of great richness and present in particular species of sponges in number and diversity impossible to find elsewhere.
| Tips
Ø Circulation in Martinique: During the weeks you will encounter many traffic jams from 7 a.m. to 9. 30 a.m. in the industrial and commercial areas. Especially mornings driving from south (Rivière Salée, N5) to the North (Fort-de-France, A1), but also East (Robert , N1) going North , you will find the same traffic jams every evening on the other side from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Tip, think of the way and time you want to travel in order not to lose time. Ø Facilities: hats, Swimsuit, towel, beach bag (knife, k-way, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, mosquito repellent). Ø Sanitary conditions : – Quality of the bathing area: Excellent (Source: Ministry of Health, see map) – Easy to access : by car and then walking – Sun cream obligatory because the beach is exposed to the sun, Lycras may be a good idea for children and adults. – Most important thing, always have a bottle of water per person and a snack in your bag. Others : in the proximity you can go and see Le Cap 110, La Maison du Bagnard, the shells museum or go for the walk “la randonnée du Morne Larcher. ». |
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