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Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Guadeloupe

Leeward Islands

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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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

Why Guadeloupe?

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

Why Antigua?

365 beaches, Nelson's Dockyard, and the sailing capital of the Caribbean.

Eco Rating

4/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

3 green initiatives

When to Go

Guadeloupe

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

Antigua

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

Vibes

AdventureEco ConsciousFoodieCultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathDiving Snorkeling
Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇬🇵 Guadeloupe🇦🇬 Antigua
CapitalBasse-TerreSt. John's
Population396K101K
Area1628 km²440 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsLeeward Islands
CurrencyEURXCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideRight (US-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType C/E · 220VType A/B · 230V
Emergency112911
LanguagesFrench, Guadeloupean CreoleEnglish
AirportsPTPANU
Coral reefprotectedat risk

Green Initiatives

●Guadeloupe National Park — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
●Réserve Cousteau underwater park
●Mangrove conservation in Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
●La Soufrière volcano monitoring
●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)

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