Martinique is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Fort-de-France. January and February are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Martinique
Mont Pelée (natural) — 1,397-m active volcano that obliterated Saint-Pierre in 1902 — summit hike through cloud forest and a volcanic museum at the base.
Saint-Pierre Ruins (landmark) — The "Pompeii of the Caribbean" — ruins of the former capital buried and burnt by Pelée's 1902 eruption; WWII-wreck diving offshore.
Les Salines Beach (beach) — Wild southernmost beach with coconut palms arching over calm turquoise water — consistently ranked the finest beach in the French Antilles.
Habitation Clément (landmark) — Restored 18th-century rum estate in Le François — the estate where Presidents Bush and Mitterrand met in 1991; award-winning rhum agricole.
Route de la Trace (natural) — Scenic mountain road through the Pitons du Carbet rainforest — trail stops at Gommier trees, viewpoints, and the Absalon thermal baths.
Fort-de-France (city) — Lively Creole capital — Bibliothèque Schoelcher (ornate iron-and-glass library), La Savane park, and the excellent Musée de la Préhistoire.
Caravelle Peninsula (natural) — Wild eastern peninsula jutting into the Atlantic — Tartane reef snorkelling, ruins of Château Dubuc, and cool surf beaches on the windward side.
Diamond Rock (natural) — 175-m volcanic outcrop 1 km offshore — commissioned as HMS Diamond Rock by the Royal Navy in 1804; fantastic dive site with schooling fish.
Anse Mitan Beach (beach) — Sheltered bay south of Fort-de-France — the most accessible beach on the island, calm water, water-sports hire, and great sunset restaurants.
Les Trois-Îlets (landmark) — Birthplace of Empress Joséphine — museum in her childhood home, church where she was baptised, and the island's main craft village.