Hot Spring Basse Terre
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, GP
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, GP
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
On Basse-Terre island in Guadeloupe, this sulfurous hot spring emerges at around 40°C. Of volcanic origin, it lends itself to open-air wild bathing, away from any heavy tourist infrastructure.
Insider tip — Guadeloupe's Basse-Terre island is dominated by the active La Soufriere volcano, whose hydrothermal activity feeds sulfurous springs throughout the forested southern flank. The hot spring sits amid lush tropical rainforest at relatively low elevation, surrounded by tree ferns and heliconia. Volcanic gases lend the water a distinctive rotten-egg scent typical of acid-sulfate systems close to a live fumarole field. Visitors should wear old swimwear as the sulfur can stain fabric, and note that water chemistry fluctuates with volcanic activity.
Nearby
Bains Jaunes Guadeloupe
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, Caribbean
Bains Jaunes de la Soufrière
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Sources Géothermiques de Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières
Sources Thermales de Saint-Claude
Saint-Claude
Sources Chaudes de Capesterre-Belle-Eau
Capesterre-Belle-Eau
Sources de Bouillante
Bouillante, Guadeloupe
Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.