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Discover the Caribbean,
your way.

Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ต

Guadeloupe

Leeward Islands

VS
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Anguilla

Leeward Islands

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Guadeloupe?

A butterfly-shaped archipelago โ€” volcano hikes, Creole kitchens, and Cousteau's favorite reef.

Why Anguilla?

33 beaches, zero high-rises, and the Caribbean's best-kept luxury secret.

Eco Rating

4/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Guadeloupe

moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Anguilla

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

AdventureEco ConsciousFoodieCultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathDiving Snorkeling
LuxuryRomanceFoodieWellness SpaOff The Beaten Path

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ต Guadeloupe๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Anguilla
CapitalBasse-TerreThe Valley
Population396K16K
Area1628 kmยฒ91 kmยฒ
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsLeeward Islands
CurrencyEURXCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideRight (US-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType C/E ยท 220VType A/B ยท 110V
Emergency112911
LanguagesFrench, Guadeloupean CreoleEnglish
AirportsPTPAXA
Coral reefprotectedat risk

Green Initiatives

โ—Guadeloupe National Park โ€” UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
โ—Rรฉserve Cousteau underwater park
โ—Mangrove conservation in Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
โ—La Soufriรจre volcano monitoring
โ—Anguilla National Trust marine conservation
โ—Dog Island seabird sanctuary
โ—Sea turtle monitoring program
โ—Low-density tourism development policy