Practical information to visit Guadeloupe

information about Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is a tourist destination renowned for its marvellous landscapes,its beaches, fauna and flora.

It is important to know some practical information that will facilitate your stay in the archipelago.

The time difference between the mainland and the West Indies is 5 hours in winter and 6 hours in summer.

The Guadeloupe postal code is 971.

Despite what some might think, its chief town is Basse Terre and not Pointe à Pitre.

We can easily find a post office on site, there is one in each commune.They are mostly equipped with ATMs.

Offices usually close around 4 p.m., and do not open on Wednesday afternoons like other administrative offices, but you will find them open on Saturday mornings.

Communicating in Guadeloupe with your mobile phone will, normaly not entail any additional cost.Think about contacting your telephone operator to avoid any surprises, before your departure.

When it comes to tropical climate, mosquitoes, remember to protect yourself from the bites of these insects by putting repellent and sleeping under mosquito nets.

If you haven’t thought about buying the repellent products before you leave, you’ll find everything you need in the island’s pharmacies.

When you are at the beach, be sure not to take shelter under a "mancenillier" in case of rain.Its sap, bark and fruit are toxic and can cause burns.

For travel in Guadeloupe, the car is the ideal means of transport. Avis-Antilles offers you to choose a rental car that suits you to explore Guadeloupe.

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