Plage de la Perle
Plage de la Perle
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Mark B
Ontario, Canada335 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
On our wonderful adventures touring the northern tip of basse terre we stopped off at plage de Grand Anse for the morning for mostly lounging, taking pictures and eating and drinking...but most of the swimming that day happened just down the road here. Nobody at the beach on a Monday morning and we. Went to the end were the rocks were and had our day. Its a safe beach with calmer water than Grand Anse due to little breaks and tows so it's wonderful for little ones, great snorkeling and also has a natural pool over at the end where we were. Amazing and one of my favs 4 sure.
Written 27 January 2023
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Jim W
Athens, GA30 contributions
May 2023
Captain Max from Blue Lagoon recommended we go here for dejuene after our boat trip. The beach is clean, with lots of available shade and a number of restaurants. The food ar Le Boobooj's was excellent. It was fun to sit under an awning and view the beach while we enjoyed our food.
Written 17 May 2023
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Nieske Halim
The Netherlands172 contributions
Oct 2022
Most beautiful beach. A tropical picture perfect setting. It is the location of 'The Shack' from the BBC tv-series 'Death in Paradise'. The shack can be found on the beach when they are shooting the episodes. Plage de la Perle is a stunning piece of paradise. There are a few restaurant on the beach, like Madras 2
Written 27 October 2022
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Laura G
Kansas City, MO260 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
I love a beautiful beach, and this one is beautiful. But I'm also a fan girl of the BBC show "Death in Paradise" so I was really excited to see the inspector's beach house just sitting there (protected by a fence). We had already been to Deshaies to photograph the Honore Police Station and La Kaz. We enjoyed sitting at a covered picnic table and enjoying the gorgeous view.
Written 21 June 2016
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DrHand
Marblehead, MA23 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Our hotel was in between plage de la pearl and the grande anse beaches. We liked de la pearle much better. Wide open with relatively few people, easy to find a private spot, yet with several charming beachside restaurants at the northern end. Food service goes till about 3pm at de la pearle restaurants, so we had mid afternoon meals watching the beach activity. After 3 it is coffee and drinks and the patrons use it like a Parisian cafe. Coffee and people watching. Grande anse beach has more food options but was quite a bit more crowded, so we quickly made de la pearle our spot. For a unique and local snack, find the cassavaria on a little side street . For 3 euro, they sell a cassava(manioc) based pancake with ham and cheese or coconut. That will hold you till dinner!
Written 9 February 2017
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pen
london UK48 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Very nice beach. If you go to the north end of the beach it is calmer but when we were there although there were fairly big waves even in the middle it was fine to swim although there is a bit of a pull back. It is the beach where the shack from death in paradise built for each filming.
Written 24 December 2019
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Brian T
Richmond, VA5 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
My family had a few great days at Plage de le Perle while visiting Guadeloupe. The beach is a picture perfect crescent shaped beach with lots of palm trees and ample shade. The beach had a nice sandy bottom and was easy to get in and out. One day the surf was a heavier but once past the shore break it was fine. The beach had several restaurants/beach bars that were good. The water is very clear and snorkeling was ok around the rocks on the north end of the beach.
There are not loungers or chairs for rent so plan accordingly. If you don't like this beach then maybe tropical beaches aren't your cup of tea. Parking is fairly limited so get there by mid morning.
There are not loungers or chairs for rent so plan accordingly. If you don't like this beach then maybe tropical beaches aren't your cup of tea. Parking is fairly limited so get there by mid morning.
Written 24 October 2018
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skyisblu
Montreal, Canada2,516 contributions
Jan 2019
Plage de la Perle is a long stretch of golden brown sand and glimmering turquoise water, named for the small round island just offshore, ressembling a pearl. You can walk the length of the beach looking for traces of a derelict detective's shack, as this beach is one of the sets for the British show "Death in Paradise". Understandably, the set is taken down between series to prevent it from washing away with the tide. The sand is impeccably clean, the beach wide and long, and there is plenty of space for everyone to get their own little corner of paradise. The water is calm and clean, great for wading or wandering, with the waves lapping up higher of certain part of the beach than others - there is even a small freshwater lagoon that drains into the ocean. There are a few canopies along the treeline to provide shade, and several food option near the road access. This is a great place to spend the day.
Written 21 October 2019
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Dr Stephen
Ashbourne, UK2,870 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Perhaps the most beautiful beach in Guadeloupe, and the site of “Jack’s home” from TVs “Death in Paradise”.
Turn right at the brown directional sign when heading south on route N1. It is about three miles before you get to Deshailes.
There is free parking and a few bars and restaurants. Jack’s home is to the left as you enter the beach. It is there during filming (May-September).
Turn right at the brown directional sign when heading south on route N1. It is about three miles before you get to Deshailes.
There is free parking and a few bars and restaurants. Jack’s home is to the left as you enter the beach. It is there during filming (May-September).
Written 7 June 2019
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Gisle E
Oslo, Norway38 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Visited beach with family of five and saw turtles being hatched. Great sight which I have only experienced once before at Perhentian Islands in Malaysia.
Written 19 July 2018
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Hi, thinking of coming here with our one year old at the end of February and most of March 2020. Is this beach safe? Thank you
Written 2 December 2019
Hi - we’ve been here quite a few times over 5yrs - lovely beach and other comments re sand and shade are fine. BUT the shore slopes steeply to the sea and when there is a good swell owing to strongish N/NE winds there is a wicked undertow and fairly pounding surf!! This happens quite often - a one yr old would have no chance - adults can get seriously caught out. There are warning signs up - for good reason! At the N end there can be swirling currents from the rocks between La Perle and Fort Royal Hotel - check it out really carefully before launching off!! Nice places for lunch at back of beach!
Written 8 February 2020
Hi. I am visiting Guadaloupe in January 2018 and wanted to see "Humphries House" and other sets from Death In Paradise. Can I assume that his house is a temporary place that is removed? Also does anyone if it is possible to get from the port to Deshaies by bus?
Written 26 October 2017
Hi, the house is built up only for when the film crew is here. The film crew is here during spring/summer, meaning the house will not be here in January.
Written 20 November 2017
hi. was the shack, death in paradise easy to find? I will be there in a couple of weeks and very excited.
Written 16 August 2017
Yes, it was a 2 mins walk on the beach ( to your left) , you can always ask the local restaurants if unsure.
Written 17 August 2017
how do you get from ferry dock to the beach?
Written 22 December 2016
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