Located in the French Lesser Antilles, Basse-Terre Island forms part of Guadeloupe. Although its name translates to 'low land', Basse-Terre, dubbed Guadeloupe's 'trump card', is filled to the brim with soaring peaks and swathes of dense rainforest. Visitors can look forward to various incredible activities and attractions, including the active La Soufriere volcano, the lush Parc National de la Guadeloupe and a string of glorious beaches. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the incredibly scenic northwestern corner of Basse-Terre, discover some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean around Pigeon Island and enjoy a road trip on the western Route de la Traversee, which passes dramatic sea cliffs and the azure bays below.