Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre is the main city of Guadeloupe, a French overseas department, set on the Caribbean Sea. It is home to around 28.4 thousand people. Known for Pointe-à-Pitre airport, the largest in the Lesser Antilles, the city draws visitors with its colourful markets selling local produce. The Schoelcher Museum and the cathedral of St Peter and St Paul are worth a visit. The climate is tropical, with temperatures from 24°C in winter to 31°C in summer. The best time to visit is the dry season, from December to April.