Photo of Gros Sable Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Gros Sable Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Gros Sable Beach with straight shore

Photo of Gros Sable Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Gros Sable Beach and the settlement

Photo of Gros Sable Beach and its beautiful scenery

7.8

Very good

Gros Sable Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gros Sable Beach?

The bar is located right on the Gros Sable Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Ti’Coco is the closest place located 2600 meters from the beach.

#7 out of 76 in Blonval

7.8

Very good

Hotel guests only Hotel beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

Blonval • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurant Ti’Coco

8 - Very good 1.8km

Seafood Restaurant Chez Christine

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Restaurant Ti Francine

8.6 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Lb grill

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Restaurant Le carré

8.6 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Pizzas & burgers L’Atelier De Crystal Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 4km

Restaurant M

8.6 - Excellent 4km

Barbecue Restaurant Poulet Piri Piri

9.6 - Exceptional 5.3km

Meal Takeaway Thi Gwada

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Park Parc Félix Éboué

5.1km

Park Gwada Services

5.3km

Park Place de l'Église

5.3km

Park Mayoute fabrice

6.2km

Park La Galerie Lethiere

6.3km

Park Boulevard maritime

6.4km

Hiking Area La trace de l amour

8.7km

Hiking Area Randonnée Guadeloupe : Trace Littoral de Sainte-Anne a Fonds Thézan

10km

Playground Plateau sportif du bourg

5.7km

Store Manganao village guadeloupe

8.2 - Very good 3km

Supermarket Superette Ti Boutiques du Manganao Village

3km

Supermarket Le Petit Casino de Saint-François

3.8km

Supermarket Lagon Bio St-François

5.3km

Supermarket Leader Price Saint-François

5.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact Saint-François

5.4km

Supermarket EXPRESS MARKET

5.6km

Supermarket Super U Saint-François

5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Fabienne Youyoutte

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Gros Sable (le Helleux)

950m

Tourist Attraction Anse d'Edwin

1.6km

Tourist Attraction gîtes La canne à sucre

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Kaz de la biodiversité

2 - Very poor 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Pointe Gros Boeuf

3km

Tourist Attraction VILLA NOMILOU BEACH

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Plage des Raisins Clairs

4.2km

Tourist Attraction I SAINT-FRANÇOIS SIGN

4.3km

Tourist Attraction KARUCOCO PARC

4.9km

Casino Casino St. Francis

5.9km

Historical Landmark Maison Coloniale de Zévallos

7.2km

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About

Gros Sable Beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 7th place out of 76 beaches in the Guadeloupe region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Gros Sable Beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is O'NAO Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Gros Sable Beach is located in Guadeloupe within Blonval, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Grande-Terre island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

6 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Blonval • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurant Ti’Coco

8 - Very good 1.8km

Seafood Restaurant Chez Christine

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Restaurant Ti Francine

8.6 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Lb grill

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Restaurant Le carré

8.6 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Pizzas & burgers L’Atelier De Crystal Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 4km

Restaurant M

8.6 - Excellent 4km

Barbecue Restaurant Poulet Piri Piri

9.6 - Exceptional 5.3km

Meal Takeaway Thi Gwada

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Park Parc Félix Éboué

5.1km

Park Gwada Services

5.3km

Park Place de l'Église

5.3km

Park Mayoute fabrice

6.2km

Park La Galerie Lethiere

6.3km

Park Boulevard maritime

6.4km

Hiking Area La trace de l amour

8.7km

Hiking Area Randonnée Guadeloupe : Trace Littoral de Sainte-Anne a Fonds Thézan

10km

Playground Plateau sportif du bourg

5.7km

Store Manganao village guadeloupe

8.2 - Very good 3km

Supermarket Superette Ti Boutiques du Manganao Village

3km

Supermarket Le Petit Casino de Saint-François

3.8km

Supermarket Lagon Bio St-François

5.3km

Supermarket Leader Price Saint-François

5.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact Saint-François

5.4km

Supermarket EXPRESS MARKET

5.6km

Supermarket Super U Saint-François

5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Fabienne Youyoutte

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Gros Sable (le Helleux)

950m

Tourist Attraction Anse d'Edwin

1.6km

Tourist Attraction gîtes La canne à sucre

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Kaz de la biodiversité

2 - Very poor 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Pointe Gros Boeuf

3km

Tourist Attraction VILLA NOMILOU BEACH

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Plage des Raisins Clairs

4.2km

Tourist Attraction I SAINT-FRANÇOIS SIGN

4.3km

Tourist Attraction KARUCOCO PARC

4.9km

Casino Casino St. Francis

5.9km

Historical Landmark Maison Coloniale de Zévallos

7.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Gros Sable Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Gros Sable Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Gros Sable Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Gros Sable Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1km 13 min walk

Plage de Gros Sable Plage de Gros Sable

7.7 Very good

2.1km

Plage de Bois Jolan Plage de Bois Jolan

7.7 Very good

3.9km

O'NAO Beach O'NAO Beach

7.7 Very good

4.7km

Anse du Belley Beach Anse du Belley Beach

5.8 Pleasant

4.8km

Raisins Clairs II Raisins Clairs II

7.7 Very good

5.5km

Raisins Clairs Raisins Clairs

7.7 Very good

5.9km

Plage du bourg Plage du bourg

7.8 Very good

6.8km

Plage les galbas Plage les galbas

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Blonval • 1.9km

Transport

Airport

SFC • 7.4km

Bus Station

Arrêt bus vers Petit-Canal, Port-Louis, Anse-Bertrand • 17km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

Sylvia Renner

10 Exceptional

Had a fantastic time at Le Balaou beach. The food was amazing, so fresh and delicious, and the staff were top-notch. Highly recommend for an authentic Caribbean experience.

March 2024

Kaelan Ryland

10 Exceptional

This beach is a fantastic spot for a quick bite to eat. The food is great and the service is excellent.

March 2024

Nolan Granger

8 Very good

The beachfront restaurant offers reasonable prices and has friendly, efficient service.

March 2024

Zephyr K.

10 Exceptional

The restaurant by the beach at P&V exceeded our expectations. The staff was efficient, friendly, and the food was delicious with generous portions. We give it a 5-star rating!

March 2024

Kellan Rivers

8 Very good

The beach is a great place to have lunch with a view, and the staff is very friendly.

March 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Gros Sable Beach?

The Gros Sable Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Gros Sable Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Gros Sable Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Gros Sable Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Gros Sable Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Gros Sable Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Gros Sable Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Gros Sable Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gros Sable Beach?

The bar is located right on the Gros Sable Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Ti’Coco is the closest place located 2600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Gros Sable Beach from parking?

The Gros Sable Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Gros Sable Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Gros Sable Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage de Gros Sable (le Helleux) located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gros Sable Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gros Sable Beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Gros Sable Beach (Grande-Terre island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Gros Sable Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.