Dominated by the Soufrière volcano, Basse-Terre is a concentrate of tropical forest with its dense and varied vegetation and its waterfalls and streams as far as the eye can see. On the beach side, this part of the island offers a variety of beaches whose sand takes on the color of gold on beaches such as Grande Anse Deshaies, or intense black on the beach of Grande Anse Trois-Rivières. Walkers and hikers will be spoiled for choice by setting off on the many trails that run along the coast or go deep into the mountains