The 37 beaches of Saint-Martin

French Side

Grand Case

Grand Case Beach

Discover Grand Case Beach in Saint-Martin: golden sand, turquoise waters, beachfront restaurants and unforgettable sunsets.

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French Side

Friar's Bay

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.

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French Side

Orient Bay

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.

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Dutch Side

Maho Bay

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.

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Mullet Bay

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.

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Dutch Side

Simpson Bay

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.

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Dutch Side

Little Bay

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.

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Dutch Side

Philipsburg

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.

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French Side

Terres Basses

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.

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French Side

Terres Basses

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.

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French Side

Anse Heureuse

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.

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French Side

Anse Marcel

Anse Marcel Beach

Anse Marcel Beach in Saint Martin: sheltered family-friendly beach, calm water, access, parking, restaurants, marina, road tips and practical advice.

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French Side

Nature Reserve

Petites Cayes Beach

Petites Cayes Beach in Saint Martin: wild hiking beach, Froussards trail access, no facilities, swimming, safety and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Nature Reserve

Grandes Cayes Beach

Grandes Cayes Beach in Saint Martin: wild northeast beach, track access, nature reserve, snorkeling in calm seas, safety and practical tips.

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French Side

Galion Bay

Le Galion Beach

Le Galion Beach in Saint Martin: family-friendly shallow lagoon, calm water, access, parking, sargassum, watersports and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Between Le Galion

Embouchure Bay

Embouchure Bay in Saint Martin: wild shoreline between lagoon and Atlantic, nature walk, wind, sargassum, access and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Oyster Pond area

Lucas Bay

Lucas Bay in Saint Martin: discreet wild bay near Oyster Pond, access, exposed sea, photos, safety and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Terres Basses

Plum Bay

Plum Bay in Saint Martin: quiet Terres Basses beach, access, swimming conditions, sunset, surf in swell and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Between Marigot

Nettle Bay

Nettle Bay in Saint Martin: practical beach area between lagoon and sea, hotels, restaurants, sunset, swimming conditions and visitor tips.

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French Side

Grand Case

Petite Plage

Petite Plage in Grand Case: small calm beach facing Creole Rock, snorkeling, Grand Case Beach Club, access and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Marigot

Galisbay

Galisbay in Saint Martin: urban beach near Marigot and the port, walking, views, parking, swimming conditions and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

La Belle Créole area

Petite Baie

Petite Baie in Saint Martin: discreet small beach near La Belle Créole, Marigot views, access, sunset and practical visitor tips.

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French Side

Pinel Island

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.

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French Side

East coast of Pinel Island

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.

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French Side

Tintamarre Island

Baie Blanche, Tintamarre

Baie Blanche on Tintamarre: long deserted white-sand beach, Nature Reserve mooring, snorkeling with turtles, boat access only from Saint Martin.

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French Side

East coast of Tintamarre Island

Tintamarre Lagoon Beach

Tintamarre Lagoon: reef-protected east coast, shallow turquoise water, Nature Reserve snorkeling, access by trail or boat, no facilities.

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French Side

Islet off Orient Bay

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.

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French Side

French islet inside Simpson Bay Lagoon

Grand Îlet (Explorer’s Island)

Grand Îlet / Explorer's Island in Saint Martin: small islet inside Simpson Bay Lagoon, boat, paddle or kayak access only, quiet picnic stop.

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French Side

Between Galisbay and Friar's Bay

Lovers Beach

Lovers Beach in Saint Martin: tiny wild cove between Galisbay and Friar's Bay, difficult access, safety notes and practical visitor tips.

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Dutch Side

Cupecoy

Cupecoy Beach

Cupecoy Beach in Sint Maarten: small coves of fine sand under ochre sandstone cliffs, legendary sunset, stair access, clothing-optional beach.

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Dutch Side

Oyster Pond

Dawn Beach

Dawn Beach in Sint Maarten: east-coast beach near Oyster Pond, snorkeling in calm seas, sunrise, sargassum, access and practical tips.

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Dutch Side

East coast of Sint Maarten

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.

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Dutch Side

Simpson Bay

Kim Sha Beach

Kim Sha Beach in Sint Maarten: practical small Simpson Bay beach, sheltered water, bars, watersports, sunset and visitor tips.

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French Side

Indigo Bay

Cay Bay / Indigo Bay

Cay Bay / Indigo Bay in Sint Maarten: quiet beach with restaurant, access, parking, swimming, snorkeling and practical visitor tips.

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Dutch Side

Beacon Hill

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.

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Dutch Side

In front of Flamingo Beach Resort

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.

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Dutch Side

East coast of Sint Maarten

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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