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Iles de la Petite Terre are two uninhabited green islands, protected by reef. The whole area is a national park with no fishing, taking of conch or anything else from land or sea. They are very low, though cliffs at the eastern ends are about 40 feet high. You see the lighthouse (108 feet) long before you see the islands. A calm protected anchorage lies between the islands with clear water of turquoise, azure, and aquamarine. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Tobago Cays. Snorkeling is excellent, with brightly colored reef fish. A path leads from the palm-backed beach on Terre de Bas to the lighthouse. From here you can explore the hilly eastern end of Terre de Bas. There are some magnificent tidal pools below the cliffs. Apart from the obvious paths you cannot go into the interior of the islands, but are welcome to follow the coast of which there is plenty. You can spend a couple of hours walking right round Terre de Haut on the rocks and beaches, or follow the mile of beach to the western point of Terre de Bas. There are hundreds of iguanas, particularly noticeable on Terre de Haut.
A couple of large sailing catamaran day charter boats make regular runs here from St. François. By late afternoon you often have it to yourself and it is a great place to wake up in the morning.
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Isles de la Petite Terre
