The best-known islet in the Bay of Robert is the îlet Chancel.
On this islet you may have the opportunity to encounter Lesser Antillean iguanas, a species endemic to Martinique.
As this species is in critical danger of extinction, we recommend an ecotourism approach, accompanied by a guide, to combine discovery and respect for the environment.
Dénébola Les Plaisirs Nautiques, offers a sailing approach, without music and in a small group, to observe the iguana delicatissima in an ecologically responsible way.
What’s more, on board the sailboat Dénébola, educational sheets on iguanas illustrate the explanations given by your captain.
You can join a group or rent the sailing yacht Dénébola.
The islet was originally inhabited at the time of colonization in the 18th century. Vestiges of this period can still be found. You can see an old pottery, a lime kiln and the ruins of dwellings.
The islet abounds in a wealth of plant species, such as the cursed fig tree. This is what is known as an epiphytic tree, meaning it uses another tree to grow. It will grow until, in most cases, the tree holding it dies. It also has the particularity of having drooping roots. They come straight down from the branches and burrow into the earth. They can also grow on walls.
Finally, after your visit, you can enjoy a swim in the emerald-green waters.
The islet Madame is the second most popular islet in Robert Bay for swimming in its turquoise waters.
Here you’ll find seagrass beds strewn with starfish and sea cucumbers, as well as coral reefs home to a variety of fish. As these marine ecosystems are fragile, a good way to visit the islet for ecotourism is by sailboat.
Indeed, Dénébola offers you the chance to discover its magnificent white seabed by sail, in an ecologically responsible way that preserves the sites. You can join a group or rent the yacht privately.
The island’s name comes from the fact that in the 17th century, the wife of the governor of Martinique came here to rest. It is particularly renowned for its white bottoms, also known as the Larose bathtub.
Man took possession of the site by installing various infrastructures. A pontoon was built for boats to dock, making it easier for visitors to get ashore. Carbets have also been installed to provide shaded tables.
If you look up, it’s not uncommon to come across bats napping in the roofs of the carbets.
Near the islet is a coral reef that can be observed by snorkeling. It is also possible to observe coral reefs at the foot of the pontoon that has developed since its installation.
This is the furthest islet in the bay, and has the particularity of being right on the coral reef. It’s a sandbank resting on madreporic rock.
However, it is difficult to land here, as the approaches are rough. Some people swim to it from a boat anchored in front of the islet, but caution is advised.
In any case, access to this islet is regulated and only authorized for part of the year (from January 1 to February 28). It is home to protected species such as migratory birds and turtles, which lay their eggs here.
It’s so named for its shape.
Indeed, the shape of the islet is reminiscent of a rat.
This is due in particular to the shape of the cliff.
The sailboat Dénébola sometimes calls here for a more intimate break.
Under the French Biotope Protection Order, this islet is totally inaccessible to visitors.
It is a nesting ground for migratory birds such as roseate and sooty terns.
It’s also home to a rare plant species, the country mulberry.
What’s more, it’s made of very fragile rock, which is why it’s so important to preserve it.
Islet La Grotte is home to a small mountain called Morne aux Antilles.
It is covered exclusively by cliffs, but you can enjoy a beautiful spot with the white bottom of Le Trapèze at the northern tip of the islet.
It is one of the smallest islets in Robert Bay.
However, it is rich in flora and fauna, thanks in particular to the presence of mangroves. This is what makes the islet almost an island.
It is home to an uncommon species of fauna, the red-bellied kingfisher.
This islet is the result of a lava flow from the islet La Grotte.
It is covered exclusively by rock, making it difficult to disembark.
This islet is not far from Petit Vincent islet.
L’îlet Petite Martinique is dominated by a morne (small mountain) which gives it its name. Indeed, it is reminiscent of Martinique with its Mount Pelée.
It is home to many species of flora and fauna and has only a tiny beach on its shores.
Originally, this islet was home to swamps that dried up over time.
Today, a few houses can be seen on it. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding white seabed.
From the air, the islet looks like a butterfly.
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