The Martinique of the North Caribbean is less known among visitors and it will enchant you with its many riches; its mountain, its beautiful waters and its friendly and genuine locals. We are only a few kilometers from the ruins of Saint-Pierre, the former « Paris of the Caribbean », which was buried in the lava of Mt. Pelee.

Today, we benefit from the riches of the environment around EKOKAY. In effect, our seclusion, and the elevation of the land, has prohibited man from polluting the surrounding area, and our lively gardens produce fresh organic fruits and vegetables. You’ll find them on the table at EKOKAY!

Marie-Hélène uses vegetables picked directly from our garden to prepare the delicious traditional recipes that she learned from her grandmother. Of course, Marie-Hélène adds her own personal touch, for a creative modern take on traditional Martinique cuisine. In any given meal, you might have a colombo de porc, a poisson frit, with sauce au chien, a combination of our vegetables in a fresh salad with tropical fruits. It’s a cuisine bursting with flavor: cinnamon, pepper (strong or mild) bois d’inde, and many more.

The EKOKAY retreat is in a mountainous environment. It’s a recently built, comfortable building, with a terrace that serves as a viewpoint to watch stunning sunsets and gorgeous rainbows stretching across the sky. The shared bedrooms can accommodate up to four people, and each room has a private bathroom. ( 4 individual beds 2x2)

The EKOKAY team also provides education and transportation:

Richard, a local guide, certified by the state, having an impressive knowledge of the local area and its history, as well as its fauna and flora, will share with you the riches of our country’s nature and history.

Jean-Louis will be your driver; with his calm personality and his wealth of information, he will ensure that your voyage along our winding road is serene.

Our hiking program has a variety of itineraries, with nature walks and hikes (PDIPR) for all levels. EKOKAY enriches the experience with the re-discovery of abandoned trails and paths. For those who choose to hike, after a short period of acclamation to the heat, you will be enchanted by the nature around you and by the expertise of your guide.

This introduction would be incomplete without saying something about our well-being vacations. Always beginning with nature and hiking or walking, we propose holistic well-being-centered stays that integrate relaxation therapy and thalassotherapy.

For the 2006/2007 season, here are the origins and numbers of groups visiting EKOKAY :

To better inform you about the possible vacation itineraries at EKOKAY, please consult our «ecotourism» page. There, you will find many descriptions of our green vacations, hiking and well-being programs.

Then you can contact us to begin a dialogue that will permit us to personalize your ideal vacation including hiking and well-being programs.

You can do this by sending us a message on the contact page or by contacting Marie-Hélène or Jacques on MSN.