Poste Lafayette
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πŸ–οΈ Beaches Β· North-East

Poste Lafayette

A wild, windy beach on the north-east coast, with long stretches of sand, casuarinas and very few people.

πŸš— From the villa1 h 30 Β· 63.6 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayβ˜€οΈ Morning
πŸ’° PriceFree

Poste Lafayette is on the windward north-east coast: a long, wild beach with casuarinas, a few small hotels and almost nobody else. The trade winds keep it cool and the lagoon choppy, which makes it more for walks and fresh air than for lazy swims.

A good stop if you're exploring the east, near the Bras d'Eau National Park.

  • Wild and empty
  • Cool and breezy
  • Near Bras d’Eau National Park

πŸ–οΈ The beach

Swimming
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Snorkelling
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Shade
Yes, trees
Facilities
Very few.
Wind
Fully exposed to the trade winds.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 1 h 30 (63.6 km) off-peak. Along the coast road. Directions in Google Maps β†—

Tips

  • πŸ’‘ Windy from May to September; calmer in summer.