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North Beaches

The rich black sands of Martinique's northern coast are a testimony to the volcanic activity of the island's past. The island emerged from the depths of the ocean with a sequence of eruptions from an underwater volcano. Now, the remnants of inactive volcanoes, along with the towering Mount Pel�, are concentrated along the north coast of the island with the majority of the black sand beaches. These beaches mainly face the brilliant blue waters of the Caribbean. With ebony sands set against the emerald green hills, the area is alive with amazing color contrasts.

The black sand beaches vary in size and ambiance. From long stretches of dark coastline bordered by majestic palms, to small coves resting at the foot of large rock cliffs, the north beaches have their own distinctive appeal, so you can explore your beach options for the place that's right for your vacation.

Some of the northern beaches have a combination of black and white sands, creating shores of a smoky gray hue, such as the beach at Anse C�ron. Along with its unique sands, beachgoers will find plenty of shade from coconut trees and raisiniers, providing cool places to escape the sultry Caribbean sun.

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