The butterfly shaped Guadeloupe is made up of two islands separated by a sea arm. On Grand-Terre you can enjoy the classic Caribbean beach holiday on white coral sands; on Basse-Terre you find yourself in a green paradise of tropical rainforest and precipitous slopes. ) Parc Naturel on Basse-Terre contains the Soufriere volcano, the dazzling 350ft Carbet Falls and marked nature trails with information centers through the island's magnificent tropical rainforest. Among the local events not to be missed, there is of course the Carnival, but also cock fights or ox-cart pulling contests.