Practical information Guadeloupe

Financial

The official currency in Guadeloupe is the Euro (€).

Health and vaccinations

Be extra cautious in Guadeloupe with whatever you eat and drink (especially tap water and food that's raw or was prepared on the street), swimming water and your personal hygiene In Guadeloupe an increased risk exists to catch bilharzia, diphtheria, hepatitis A, polio and tetanus. If possible, vaccination is recommended. Under certain conditions a vaccination for yellow fever may be required. Consult your doctor for more specific information and a personal advice.