Anse Tarare
Saint-François, Grande-Terre · Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe's naturist cove near the Pointe des Châteaux, with a gay following. French rules, Caribbean water.
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- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- Guadeloupe
- City
- Pointe-à-Pitre
- Water
- Sea
- Best time
- December to May
- Confidence
- Medium
Find it
16.2440° N, 61.2000° WThe gay end
The whole cove is naturist; the boys are at the far end.
Crowd A clothing-optional beach for everyone with a gay end everyone knows about. Walk in the direction the guide says and you will find the boys.
Getting there
Drive east from Saint-François toward the Pointe des Châteaux; a track leads to the cove.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Anse Tarare?
Saint-François, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe. The map pin is 16.2440° N, 61.2000° W.
What is Anse Tarare like?
Guadeloupe's naturist cove near the Pointe des Châteaux, with a gay following. French rules, Caribbean water.
Which section of Anse Tarare is on the atlas?
The whole cove is naturist; the boys are at the far end.
How do I get to Anse Tarare?
Drive east from Saint-François toward the Pointe des Châteaux; a track leads to the cove.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.