The 37 beaches of Saint-Martin
Discover the must-see beaches, quiet coves and wild bays around the island.
Grand Case Beach
Discover Grand Case Beach in Saint-Martin: golden sand, turquoise waters, beachfront restaurants and unforgettable sunsets.
Friar's Bay Beach
Discover Friar's Bay Beach in Saint-Martin: a secluded cove surrounded by lush green hills, an iconic beach bar and crystal-clear waters.
Orient Bay Beach
Discover Orient Bay Beach in Saint-Martin: the island's largest and most famous beach, water sports, beach bars and a vibrant atmosphere.
Maho Beach
Discover Maho Beach in Saint-Martin: the legendary beach where planes fly just meters above sunbathers. A truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Mullet Bay Beach
Discover Mullet Bay Beach in Saint-Martin: white sand, turquoise waters, snorkeling and beach bars. One of the most beautiful beaches on the Dutch side.
Simpson Bay Beach
Discover Simpson Bay Beach in Saint-Martin: a long, laid-back beach lined with bars, restaurants and marinas, perfect for relaxing at sunset.
Little Bay Beach
Discover Little Bay Beach in Saint-Martin: a sheltered bay with turquoise waters, snorkeling, the Under SXM underwater museum and Fort Amsterdam nearby.
Philipsburg Beach (Great Bay)
Discover Great Bay Beach in Philipsburg, Saint-Martin: 2 km of white sand in the heart of the capital, lively Boardwalk, restaurants, shopping and cruise ships.
Baie Rouge Beach
Discover Baie Rouge in Saint-Martin: a wild beach with dramatic cliffs, golden-pink sand and deep Caribbean blue water. A pristine gem in the Terres Basses area.
Long Beach (Baie Longue)
Discover Baie Longue in Saint-Martin: a long stretch of fine sand tucked away in the Terres Basses, exclusive setting, crystal-clear waters and absolute tranquillity.
Happy Bay Beach
Happy Bay Beach in Saint Martin: wild beach reached on foot from Friar's Bay, clear water, snorkeling, access, parking, safety and practical tips.
Anse Marcel Beach
Anse Marcel Beach in Saint Martin: sheltered family-friendly beach, calm water, access, parking, restaurants, marina, road tips and practical advice.
Petites Cayes Beach
Petites Cayes Beach in Saint Martin: wild hiking beach, Froussards trail access, no facilities, swimming, safety and practical visitor tips.
Grandes Cayes Beach
Grandes Cayes Beach in Saint Martin: wild northeast beach, track access, nature reserve, snorkeling in calm seas, safety and practical tips.
Le Galion Beach
Le Galion Beach in Saint Martin: family-friendly shallow lagoon, calm water, access, parking, sargassum, watersports and practical visitor tips.
Embouchure Bay
Embouchure Bay in Saint Martin: wild shoreline between lagoon and Atlantic, nature walk, wind, sargassum, access and practical visitor tips.
Lucas Bay
Lucas Bay in Saint Martin: discreet wild bay near Oyster Pond, access, exposed sea, photos, safety and practical visitor tips.
Plum Bay
Plum Bay in Saint Martin: quiet Terres Basses beach, access, swimming conditions, sunset, surf in swell and practical visitor tips.
Nettle Bay
Nettle Bay in Saint Martin: practical beach area between lagoon and sea, hotels, restaurants, sunset, swimming conditions and visitor tips.
Petite Plage
Petite Plage in Grand Case: small calm beach facing Creole Rock, snorkeling, Grand Case Beach Club, access and practical visitor tips.
Galisbay
Galisbay in Saint Martin: urban beach near Marigot and the port, walking, views, parking, swimming conditions and practical visitor tips.
Petite Baie
Petite Baie in Saint Martin: discreet small beach near La Belle Créole, Marigot views, access, sunset and practical visitor tips.
Pinel Island Beach
Pinel Island in Saint Martin: shallow turquoise lagoon, snorkeling trail in the Nature Reserve, 5-min ferry from Cul-de-Sac, Karibuni and Yellow Beach restaurants, panoramic hike.
Wild Beach of Pinel Island
Wild beach of Pinel Island: Atlantic coast of the Nature Reserve, 10-min trail from the main beach, views over Tintamarre, deserted feel and no facilities.
Baie Blanche, Tintamarre
Baie Blanche on Tintamarre: long deserted white-sand beach, Nature Reserve mooring, snorkeling with turtles, boat access only from Saint Martin.
Tintamarre Lagoon Beach
Tintamarre Lagoon: reef-protected east coast, shallow turquoise water, Nature Reserve snorkeling, access by trail or boat, no facilities.
Green Cay (Caye Verte)
Green Cay off Orient Bay: small islet in the Nature Reserve, 600 m kayak or paddle crossing, turtle snorkeling, no facilities.
Grand ÃŽlet (Explorer's Island)
Grand ÃŽlet / Explorer's Island in Saint Martin: small islet inside Simpson Bay Lagoon, boat, paddle or kayak access only, quiet picnic stop.
Lovers Beach
Lovers Beach in Saint Martin: tiny wild cove between Galisbay and Friar's Bay, difficult access, safety notes and practical visitor tips.
Cupecoy Beach
Cupecoy Beach in Sint Maarten: small coves of fine sand under ochre sandstone cliffs, legendary sunset, stair access, clothing-optional beach.
Dawn Beach
Dawn Beach in Sint Maarten: east-coast beach near Oyster Pond, snorkeling in calm seas, sunrise, sargassum, access and practical tips.
Guana Bay
Guana Bay in Sint Maarten: long wild Atlantic beach, waves and currents for experienced swimmers, view to St Barths, trail to Geneva Bay.
Kim Sha Beach
Kim Sha Beach in Sint Maarten: practical small Simpson Bay beach, sheltered water, bars, watersports, sunset and visitor tips.
Cay Bay / Indigo Bay
Cay Bay / Indigo Bay in Sint Maarten: quiet beach with restaurant, access, parking, swimming, snorkeling and practical visitor tips.
Burgeaux Bay
Burgeaux Bay in Sint Maarten: small discreet local beach between Maho and Mullet Bay, rocky snorkeling, turquoise water and a crowd-free vibe.
Pelican Key Beach
Pelican Key Beach in Sint Maarten: small quiet beach in front of Flamingo Beach Resort, pale sand, usually calm water, beach bar, loungers and sunset.
Geneve Bay Beach
Geneve Bay Beach in Sint Maarten: wild cove and natural pool reached by hike from Guana Bay, photos, access, safety and visitor tips.
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