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About French Guiana

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of French Guiana attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Kourou

Kourou

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax
Yalimapo

Yalimapo

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand
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French Guiana Best beaches

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Plage de la Cocoteraie
Plage de la Cocoteraie
Plage de la Cocoteraie
Good for Relax

Plage de la Cocoteraie

Kourou 1 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
3.1 Amenities index
Plage des Hattes
Plage des Hattes
Plage des Hattes
Good for Relax

Plage des Hattes

Yalimapo 0.1 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
5.1 Amenities index
Plage De Kourou
Plage De Kourou
Plage De Kourou
Good for Relax

Plage De Kourou

Kourou 2.2 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
4 Amenities index
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Popular types of French Guiana beaches

Uncrowded
Uncrowded
Sand
Sand
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Long beaches
Long beaches
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 3 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in French Guiana.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of French Guiana, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly very narrow, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of brown color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 2.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in French Guiana is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of French Guiana beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on French Guiana's beaches

Plage des Hattes
6 Liryn Mps

This beach is a great spot for unwinding and reading, and if you're feeling adventurous, you can take a dip. However, don't expect crystal-clear water like the Caribbean; the water here is more of a murky river color. Also, be careful of falling coconuts.

Plage De Kourou
2 Nicolette Curielle

Although the beach has brown sand, it is unfortunately quite dirty and polluted with trash. Despite its natural beauty, it's not the most pleasant place to spend time.

Plage de la Cocoteraie
8 Bastien Phillipeau

This beach is an excellent spot for running and swimming, although the water is not crystal clear. Additionally, there are no restroom facilities. However, the sand is a beautiful golden color.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in French Guiana? In total there are 3 beaches and the most popular is Plage de la Cocoteraie.

Most viewed beaches of French Guiana

Plage des Hattes

Plage des Hattes
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
French Guiana, Yalimapo 0.1 km
Plage de la Cocoteraie

Plage de la Cocoteraie
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
French Guiana, Kourou 1 km
Plage De Kourou

Plage De Kourou
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
French Guiana, Kourou 2.2 km
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