Notebook · Tartane

The Kaïbana Journal

Stories about the villa, Martinique’s culture, and the nature of the peninsula.

The red-and-white Caravelle lighthouse above the Atlantic, Caravelle peninsula, Martinique

Culture & History

The Caravelle Lighthouse: sentinel of the Atlantic

Waves rolling onto the Surfers' Beach in Tartane, Caravelle peninsula

Sports

Surfing in Tartane: A Guide to the Surfers' Beach

Steady waves, a perfect exposure and surf schools right on the sand: in Tartane, the Surfers' Beach is the ideal spot for a first session, steps from the villa.

June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Bottles of Saint-James agricole rum and local fruit on the villa's bar, sea view

Culture & History

Agricole rum: the story of a Martinique appellation

Born from fresh cane juice rather than molasses, Martinique's agricole rum is the only rum in the world protected by an AOC. A short story of terroir.

March 12, 2026 · 5 min read