Things to do in Guadeloupe: activities, restaurants, nightlife and events across the islands

Regatta circuit for canots saintois, Guadeloupe's traditional sailing boats, organised by the Classe des Canots Saintois. Races take place every month from March to December around the archipelago, alongside the summer Traditour.

On the evenings of 1 and 2 November, Morne-à-l'Eau's famous black-and-white chequered cemetery is lit up by hundreds of candles. Families gather around the graves in an atmosphere of both reflection and togetherness.

The 13th Route du Rhum, which set off from Saint-Malo on 1 November 2026, finishes at the pontoons of honour in Pointe-à-Pitre, opposite the Mémorial ACTe. A race village with food and concerts every evening welcomes the public as the skippers arrive.

During the first weekend of Route du Rhum arrivals, Basse-Terre opens a village with exhibitions, food and concerts. It's a chance to watch the competitors rounding Basse-Terre before heading for Pointe-à-Pitre.

Festival combining art and rum held at the Arawak Beach Resort hotel in Le Gosier, during the Route du Rhum period. It runs daily for nine days.

Trail race starting from Capesterre-Belle-Eau, through the banana plantations of Basse-Terre. Two formats are offered, of around 9.5 to 10 km and 16 km.