Remire-Montjoly is a beach on the Atlantic coast of French Guiana, a French overseas region on the northeastern edge of South America. It lies close to Cayenne, the regional capital, which makes it an easy outing for anyone staying in the city.
What the beach offers
- Surfing: the coast is popular with surfers, and it is a common place to spend a morning or afternoon on the water.
- Sea turtle nesting: visitors can watch for sea turtles that come ashore to nest along this stretch of coast.
- Weekend relaxation: many people come here simply to sit on the sand, swim and unwind.
Around the beach
Restaurants and cafes are nearby, so it is simple to combine time on the sand with a meal or a drink before or after. For a visitor deciding whether to go, Remire-Montjoly suits a relaxed day by the sea, especially on a weekend when locals gather here, and it sits within easy reach of Cayenne if you want to explore the city as well.