Terre-de-Bas Island Island

Terre-de-Bas is one of the inhabited islands of the Îles des Saintes, an archipelago that is part of Guadeloupe, a French overseas department. It is one of the two main islands commonly referred to as Les Saintes.

The island offers shoreline and coastal landscapes typical of the group, with small bays and local villages rather than large-scale tourist infrastructure. Activities on the island are generally low-key and oriented toward local community life and natural scenery.

Historically the Îles des Saintes have been part of the French colonial administration of Guadeloupe; Terre-de-Bas shares that colonial and local history but detailed island-level histories are specific to local sources.

Terre-de-Bas sits in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Îles des Saintes, south of the main island of Guadeloupe. The island lies close to its sister island, Terre-de-Haut, within the Guadeloupe archipelago.

Terre‑de‑Bas is reached by ferry from Les Saintes/Guadeloupe main islands. Regular ferry services connect Les Saintes with Basse‑Terre and other islands-check local timetables and harbor notices.

• Ferries and private charters operate from Guadeloupe's main islands-confirm current schedules and book in advance in high season.
• Hire a local guide for coastal walks; some trails are informal and best navigated with local knowledge.
• Respect protected areas-some beaches serve as turtle nesting sites and are seasonally restricted.