Guadeloupe
During his second trip to America, seeking fresh water in November 1493, Christopher Columbus became the first European to land on Guadeloupe. He called it Santa María de Guadalupe de Extremadura, after the image of the Virgin Mary venerated at the Spanish monastery of Villuercas, in Guadalupe, Extremadura. The expedition set ashore just south of Capesterre and did not leave any settlers ashore.
Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the pineapple on the island of Guadeloupe in 1493, although the fruit had long been grown in South America. He called it piña de Indias, meaning "pine of Indies."
After successful settlement on the island of St Christophe (St Kitts), the French Company of the American Islands delegated Charles Lienard and Jean Duplessis, Lord of Ossonville to colonize one or any of the region’s islands, Guadeloupe, Martinique or Dominica. Due to Martinique’s inhospitable nature, the duo resolved to settle in Guadeloupe in 1635, took possession of the island, and wiped out many of the Carib Amerindians. It was annexed to the kingdom of France in 1674.
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Sailing in Guadeloupe
Includes yachting, navigation, marinas and ports, local and international regattas and races, charters, schools and vacation courses, shipyards, and buying and selling.
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Paradoxe Croisieres
Day charters on sailing catamarans to the islands of the Guadeloupean archipelago.
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Belugas Antilles Charters
Offers a variety of boats for charter, including OVNI 345, OVNI 435, and a OVNI 455. Provides local maps, information about the islands and contact information.
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Tourist Office - Guadeloupe
Located in the city center of Le Moule. Includes historical overview, accommodations, transportation, dining options, calendar of events and contact information.
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Tourist Board of Marie Galante
Official site takes you on a guided tour of the island, including history, tourist sites, useful addresses, accommodation possibilities and other local sites of interest.
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http://www.guadeloupe-fr.com/
All about tourism in Guadeloupe : Business directory, hotel description, maps, touristic guide, transportation timetables.
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Listings: 10
Regular: 10
Last listing added: 07/12/11
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