Lagon de Grand Cul de Sac
The beach lies along a sheltered bay with shallow, calm waters. There are several restaurants along the way.
Grand-Cul-de-Sac beach is a paradise for windsurfers and kite surfers (school on site). It’s a shallow lagoon bordered by three luxury hotels, the Guanahani, the Séréno and the Barthélemy. Swimming is pleasant at any time of day, and the beach is perfect for children.
Plage de Marigot
Surrounded by coconut palms, Marigot beach is a nature reserve with magnificent crystal-clear water – ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Plage de Lorient
Called « les petits bassins » by the locals. Lorient beach is different from other beaches, with one side offering pleasant, calm water for swimming, and the other, « les petits bassins » (the little pools), which are very popular with families, as they are enclosed by the coral reef. This is an added safety feature for children.
Surfing is often practised here, as the waves from the open sea offer surfers a succession of rollers, each more beautiful than the last!
Plage de St Jean
Plage Saint Jean is undoubtedly one of the island’s most beautiful and longest beaches. The beach is separated into two parts by the Eden Rock hotel. The larger part, on the left, is close to the airport runway, and many people come to admire the aerial ballet of the planes (be careful to remain vigilant and respect the instructions)…
The upscale hotels and villas lining the bay are renowned for their ideal seaside location, just a few minutes from Gustavia. The beach is also idyllic for a swim or a family day out with lunch « feet in the sand ».
St-Jean beach, to the right of Eden Rock, is smaller, and the sea is generally very calm. Here you’ll find the famous Nikki Beach.
Plage Anse des Cayes
As its name suggests, Anse des Cayes beach is largely covered in coral.
It’s one of the surfers’ favorite beaches, offering them magnificent « rollers », thanks to the wind that often comes from the open sea. A favorite with surfers!
Plage de Flamands
One of Saint-Barthélémy’s longest beaches, Anse de Flamands is hemmed in with magnificent white sand. On the south side, it is home to two of the island’s most prestigious hotels, the Taïwana and the Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France. This beach is perfect for a romantic stroll or a chic lunch overlooking the immensity of the ocean. It’s also a regular meeting place for kite flyers, who are delighted to be able to practice their passion.
Flamands beach is a place where people love to linger for hours on end. The sea can be rough, but bathing in the waves is akin to thalassotherapy. A beautiful spot not to be missed!
Plage de Colombier
Colombier beach is one of the protected areas of the St-Barthélemy nature reserve. The beach is accessible on foot via two footpaths, one from Flamands and the other from Colombier (approx. 20-30 minutes), which explains its great calm and serenity. The bay is also a popular anchorage for many yachtsmen. The pleasant, accessible walk is a pleasant way to discover the island’s nature and one of Saint-Barthélemy’s most beautiful beaches. At the heart of the Marine Reserve, its protected waters offer superb snorkeling, with the guarantee of admiring the incessant ballet of coral fish, sea turtles and rays.
Plage de Corossol
Located a few kilometers north of Gustavia, this small fishing village has preserved the soul of this pearl of the Antilles. Corossol still offers some insight into the island’s traditional way of life.
In the heart of this charming bay with its brown sandy beach, the small fishing port of Corossol looks like paradise. It’s the only place where you can still find traditional dories and lobster traps waiting to be launched. Straw braiding, a local craft tradition, is perpetuated in this village. Dried latanier leaves are also used to make hats and other basketry and decorative accessories.
Among the charming, colorful houses of Corossol, you can discover and visit the International Shell Museum, opened by an enthusiast. It houses a collection of over 9,000 specimens collected from the world’s seas.
Plage de Public
Once a pond, Public is now the island’s industrial district.
Not far from Gustavia, its beach, which is at the entrance to the port, is home to the sailing school.
The sunsets are breathtaking!
Plage de Shell Beach
At first glance, they all look the same, but it’s such a surprise when you find a collector’s shell. And that’s where the treasure hunt begins. It’s up to you to find the most beautiful shell! This beach is unique, far from the cliché « white sand beach », and will delight you. What’s more, if you’re on the island for the day or just a few hours, the beach is just 5 minutes from the town center, with the possibility of eating right on the water.
Plage de Gouverneur
The Gouverneur district is peaceful and wild. Nature has retained its rights and everyone lives with it!
Gouverneur beach is beautiful and quiet! No deckchairs or bars, just magnificent nature! There are few people and the scenery is breathtaking, with warm turquoise water. It’s still a very wild place, perfect for short strolls.
Plage de Saline
With its clear, pinkish sand, Anse de Grande Saline is one of St Barths most famous beaches. Appreciated for its wild beauty and tranquility, it’s one of the few beaches on the island where you can feel like you’re alone in the world. Access is via a small, winding path ending in a descent into the sand of the small dune that opens onto the beach. Popular early in the morning with sports enthusiasts, walkers and swimmers.
Plage de Toiny
L’Anse de Toiny is a wild beach where swimming is strongly discouraged as it is dangerous due to the strong current.
Thrill-seekers are welcome. Surfing remains the main activity on this beach.
In fact, the spot is one of the most sought-after by surfers, who don’t hesitate to get into the water for memorable sensations.
Plage de Petit Cul de Sac
Petit Cul de Sac beach is the place to be for a family picnic.