The southern part of Martinique was one of the first parts of the island to emerge more than 20 million years ago. This explains why its southern part has a flatter topography. The coastline here faces the sister islands that form the lower part of the Antilles Arc. First and foremost is Sainte...
The Caribbean coast of Martinique is protected from the trade winds by its mountain ranges, which is why it is referred to as the "leeward" coast, as one would on a boat. This coast can be divided into two parts, north and south, with the large and majestic bay of... in the middle.
The Atlantic coast of Martinique, the windward coast The term "windward coast" comes from the very regular climate system known as the trade winds. These air currents, which come from the Atlantic Ocean, are partly responsible for the opening of trade routes between the Old World and the Caribbean. Their regularity during much of...