Travel Safety in Martinique
Overview
Martinique is generally safe.The main security concern is petty, opportunistic street crime. While there have been occasional incidents of violent crime, these have mostly been confined to low-income areas of the capital, Fort-de-France.
Demonstrations, mainly related to strike action by workers, occur occasionally in urban centres of Martinique and sometimes turn violent.
There are no major concerns of kidnapping or conflict.
Currently, terrorism is not a major concern on the island.
Martinique can be affected by hurricanes and earthquakes.
In general, medical facilities are of an adequate standard.
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Basic information
Medical:
18 (fire); 17 (police); 15 (ambulance). Operators may not speak English.
Money:
The currency is the Euro (EUR).
ATMs that accept foreign bank cards can be found in most towns.
Credit cards are only accepted in some international hotels, restaurants and higher-end retailers.
Language:
The island’s main languages are French and Creole. English is only spoken at tourist facilities.
Water:
Tap water is generally not safe to consume.
Connectivity:
3G, 4G and 5G available.