Plage de Malendure
Plage de Malendure
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Travelbug118
127 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
As beaches go it was underwhelming. The sand is black so everything it touches will be dirty. Parking was bloody impossible; took us the first hour driving up and down to finally score a spot. Unbelievable numbers of cars, buses boat traffic and people. There are no beach chairs at all so you’re on the ground. The outdoor showers are full of a layer of thick black mud and the smell of urine will burn your nostrils. The toilets are among the worst I’ve seen in a lifetime of travelling, beyond disgusting. Some food stands reasonably priced, souvenirs pretty but pricey, all vendors were very friendly. BBQ restaurant packed with people waiting to eat so we skipped that option. I’m not sorry we went, but it wasn’t worth the drive we did to get there.
Written 27 March 2023
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Eddy F
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Feb 2024 • Couples
How sad is uncontrolled mass tourism...😔
Nothing to do with my first experience in January 2020: turtles galore, magnificent seabed!
And only 2 swimmers at 7am
In 2024, same period: already 25 bathers at 7 a.m., I quickly saw a single turtle in 2 hours and very degraded seabed...
Malendure: victim of its success 😬
Nothing to do with my first experience in January 2020: turtles galore, magnificent seabed!
And only 2 swimmers at 7am
In 2024, same period: already 25 bathers at 7 a.m., I quickly saw a single turtle in 2 hours and very degraded seabed...
Malendure: victim of its success 😬
Written 2 February 2024
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Canucks583
Toronto, Canada44 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We stayed for a month in a place within walking distance of the beach and we loved it. It’s a vibrant cheerful place and the sea is perfect there
The sand is darker coloured but that makes no difference to anything and is quite coarse, so doesn’t stick to everything like fine sand. There are chairs available to rent most days
Because we could walk there the parking wasn’t an issue for us but if you have to drive there, get there early - parking is a nightmare!
The sand is darker coloured but that makes no difference to anything and is quite coarse, so doesn’t stick to everything like fine sand. There are chairs available to rent most days
Because we could walk there the parking wasn’t an issue for us but if you have to drive there, get there early - parking is a nightmare!
Written 24 March 2024
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Nolwenn D
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July 2024 • Family
All the interest of this beach lies in the Cousteau reserve and the possibility of meeting a turtle in palm-mask-tuba hiking. Black sand is sticky and there is little shade available due to the multitude of shops, huts, Water Things to do huts that have settled there. It's hard to park there for the same reasons. It is a perfect beach for snorkelling, diving, taking a glass-bottomed boat or kayak tour and having a bite to eat but not to spend a moment relaxing on the sand. It's loud, it's crowded.
We spent a great time there in the water, we found less pleasant the beach itself, even if the sea side view is beautiful.
We spent a great time there in the water, we found less pleasant the beach itself, even if the sea side view is beautiful.
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Written 7 August 2024
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Knakibool
Grenoble 186 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This beach is very popular because it is the starting point for many activities linked to the Cousteau reserve.
Also, from Bouillante, it is one of the last known beaches.
As a result, it gets crowded very early in the morning and getting lost there is complicated after 9am.
Paid parking in certain seasons.
The beach is fine sand even in the water.
I didn't see a shower there. Damage
Also, from Bouillante, it is one of the last known beaches.
As a result, it gets crowded very early in the morning and getting lost there is complicated after 9am.
Paid parking in certain seasons.
The beach is fine sand even in the water.
I didn't see a shower there. Damage
Written 28 December 2023
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Tarjia
Klaukkala, Finland263 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We went to Malendure for a pre-booked snorkeling trip. That was great. But getting there by car was not. Even early in the morning, we had to park over 1km away. All the parking places require a ticket. Which you can get from a machine that only accepts coins. And the local shops do not carry cash.
So if you want to go there, be prepared with euro-coins in your pocket.
So if you want to go there, be prepared with euro-coins in your pocket.
Written 7 March 2023
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Cristina I
Ravenna, Italy97 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
This dark beach is unmissable because it allows access to the Custeau reserve where you can enjoy spectacular snorkelling. The beach is very busy, the car park is not very large also because there are many street food trucks. To see the turtles you need to stop on the small beach first with access from a very short path among the plants. The water is very calm and you will surely see the large green turtles dancing in the water
Written 5 January 2024
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Anne P
113 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Black sand beach
We don't come here so much for the beauty of the beach as for the boat trips, the possibility of diving, renting kayaks... or quite simply putting on a mask and snorkel to try to observe sea turtles. With a little patience, it is very possible.
Apart from turtles and starfish, not much else to observe, however.
We had a great time there.
Be careful, there is very little shade, and the sun is strong.
We don't come here so much for the beauty of the beach as for the boat trips, the possibility of diving, renting kayaks... or quite simply putting on a mask and snorkel to try to observe sea turtles. With a little patience, it is very possible.
Apart from turtles and starfish, not much else to observe, however.
We had a great time there.
Be careful, there is very little shade, and the sun is strong.
Written 5 April 2024
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Dan Pontarlier
Paris, France125 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It’s a great place, with a lot of activities, but it’s very busy with people and cars, which wears of the beauty of the place... nevertheless, try to visit it as it’s a must when visiting the island. From there you can rent a Kayak to arrive to Ile Pigeon.
Written 19 January 2020
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SaraLLHN
Conteville, France28 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Superb time spent in Malendure.
Turtles easily visible with mask and snorkel.
But please don't touch the turtles.
Let's respect nature!
Little tip: Pleasant beach very early in the morning!
Turtles easily visible with mask and snorkel.
But please don't touch the turtles.
Let's respect nature!
Little tip: Pleasant beach very early in the morning!
Written 9 March 2024
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Can we anchor in the bay and is there a dingy dock? How much is the glass bottom boat? Thank you
Written 7 March 2019
We only recall seeing people tied off; we assume due to it being a marine preserve. Don't know anything about the glass bottom boat pricing.
Written 8 March 2019
Bonjour
La plage est elle agréable? Pas trop bondée ?
Vaut il mieux loger près de la plage de la grande anse à Deshaies et venir pour la plongée à malendure ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses
Written 22 October 2018
Bonjour,
Je suis désolé, mais je n'ai pas compris votre question ! Pouvez vous la reformuler? Vous parler de la plage ce jour ou à une autre date?
Merci
Bonne journée
Written 22 October 2018
titipluche
Charleroi, Belgium
Bonjour, pourriez-vous me dire si le sable, suite à l'ouragan Maria, est revenu sur la plage de petit Malendure ? En décembre, il n'y avait qu'une petite bande de sable et l'accès à la mer se faisait uniquement en marchant (peniblement) sur une bande de cailloux large d'au moins 1 m. Idem quand on était dans l'eau. Ayant des problèmes de genoux, c'est un peu cata surtout quand on a connu la plage de sable ... j'hesite bcp à y retourner. Merci de votre réponse rapide .
Written 2 May 2018
Bonjour, Aurélia. Que voudriez-vous savoir sur cette attraction ? Bonjour, est ce accessible avec des enfants de 12 et 9 ans bon nageur svp?
Written 22 April 2018
Oui sans difficulté, mer calme avec peu de fond au bord.
Written 24 April 2018
N importe quoi, que vous apporte ces propos mensongés, tout ce que vous dites est totalement faut.
Written 28 February 2018
alors il y a de beaucoup plus belles plages!!!!! et le probleme c est le stationnemment !!! il faut y aller de bonheur pour etre sur de pouvoir vous garer
Written 23 April 2018
Bonjour je pars en mars et j avais réservé a malendure surtout pour nager avec les tortues quelqu un peut il me dire s il y en a toujours ou pas ?merci
cordialement
Written 5 January 2018
Bonjour
Nous somme allez début Novembre est nous avons vu des tortues. Elles reviennent mais ce n'était pas comme avant. elles sont moins nombreuses.
Ma femme avec des amies, en ont vu en Nageant depuis la plage.
Cordialement
Written 8 January 2018
Bonjour je dois partir en Guadeloupe fin décembre je souhaiterais connaître les tarifs pour une balade en bateaux bulle dans la réserve cousteau svp
Written 10 October 2017
Voila, avec tous ces réponses vous avez de quoi vous faire une opinion, pour une visite en famille avec pépé et mémé et les petits enfants c'est parfait, en suite vous pouvez toujours retourner voir les tortues à la nage, mais laissez les tranquille elles se foutent de votre visite.
Written 11 October 2017
Que pensez vous de L'aventure aquatique ? Est ce réellement sans danger? On m'a dit qu'un participant serait décédé pendant cette activité.Ne souhaitant pas plonger pour des problèmes auditifs je me demande si cette sortie peut remplacer???
Written 26 January 2017
Bonsoir, pour répondre a votre question au sujet de la plongée , il suffit de prendre toutes les mesures possible, c est à dire poser la question a votre medecin, puis le jour j prendre le moins de risque possible en prenant en masque tuba et palmes car comme l eau est très clair on n apas besoin d aller au fond pour voir un merveilleux spectacle
Written 31 January 2017
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