Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 424

MARTINIQUE
Events
JULY
International Cycling Tour
of Martinique
POPULATION
SIZE
386,486 (2013) 1,128 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
French
CURRENCY
Euro
(1 United States Dollar equals 0.897 Euros)
Fort-de-France
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
280 C / 82.40 F
cyclismemartinique.com
JULY /AUGUST
Tour des Yoles Rondes
Traditional local boats - round yoles -
participate in a regatta that has been in
existence for over 30 years. This is the largest
event in Martinique.
www.yoles-rondes.net
JULY
Zwel Bawoudé
An exceptional nature race through the
Peninsula of the Caravelle.
*Zwel - a small pursuit race
tchimberaid.com
AUGUST
Biguine Jazz Festival
A celebration of the traditional music of
Martinique.
www.biguinejazz.com
PRODUCTION CREW:
L to R: Carlon Braithwaite, Eurlanzo Jeffers, Zenoushka Meade, Christum Weekes, Jerely Browne
Photo Credit: Caio Vinícius Reis de Carvalho