This is a fishing commune whose magnificent beach makes it a sought-after vacation spot. The enchanting site of Grande-Anse serves as a haven for many sailboats.
"Arlet" was, it is said, like his brother "Pilote" , one of the Caribbean chiefs who collaborated with the first settlers and thus left in gratitude his name to the district where a parish was built by the Jesuits.
In 1837, the commune was created by grouping together the districts of Anses d'Arlet, Sainte Luce (detached in 1848) and Le Diamant (detached in 1862).
Some coves were the scene of battles against the English, who sought to take control of the îlet à Ramiers.
Today, Anses d'Arlet is an authentic and endearing fishing commune, sure to seduce those who discover it as well as those who return.
It's a magnificent anchorage for the many pleasure boats that frequent it and the traditional boats of the fishermen.
It's worth discovering the many plages and coves around Anses d'Arlet : Anse Noire, Anse Dufour, Anse Maturin, Grande-Anse, Anse Chaudière, Plage du Bourg and Petite-Anse.
