Anse de l'Etang is a sheltered beach on the southern side of the Caravelle Peninsula, protected from the Atlantic swell by a reef but still catching the reliable trade winds that sweep across the headland. The water is clear, the sand is dark volcanic — as on much of Martinique's Atlantic coast — and the setting, backed by dry forest and overlooked by coastal cliffs, is thoroughly attractive.
The beach is the main launch point for windsurfing and kiteboarding on this coast. Rental equipment and lessons are available from a small outfit operating from the beach on weekends and during the trade wind season. Even if you're not a sailor, it's a fine swimming beach and far less crowded than the popular west-coast resorts.