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There are many beautiful beaches on Sint Maarten /Saint Martin. Some of the prettiest beaches have clear, blue water and soft, white sand. Others have golden sand and smooth rocks. No matter what you’re looking for, you can find it on Sint Maarten /Saint Martin.

Amazing beaches on Sint Maarten /Saint Martin, only a few minutes away from your vacation condo in Simpson Bay, The Hills Residence.

You can go to Mullet bay. This beach is famous for its calm, crystal-clear waters, white sand, and warm water. It’s perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. There are a few nearby beachside eateries where you can sample authentic Caribbean fare. Alternatively, you can visit the recently opened beach restaurant Kalatua if you’d like something more opulent.

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will make you fall in love with our Friendly Island.

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A great option is to go to Mullet Bay and have a drink at Kalatua, while laying on a beach chair. This beach is one of the favorites of the locals, due to its atmosphere and natural aspect. White fine sand, crystal blue water, palm trees, and a white stone cliff on the left side the beach. If the weather is clear, you can even see one of our neighbor islands, Saba.

In the mood to go high in the mountains? if you have a rental car, you can drive all the way up to Pic Paradis, and stop whenever you feel like you’ve found your spot. Just enjoy the view over Marigot, Nettle Bay, Lowlands and the Lagoon. You’ll be able to enjoy the sunset surrounded by trees and singing birds. If you’re lucky, you’ll maybe even see a monkey!

If you want to change it up a bit, go on a sunset charter! A romantic atmosphere is guaranteed, as you sail down to the southern part of the island around Baie Longue or Mullet Bay. Enjoy the suns last glimpse over the water, and maybe even catch the green flash. Charters can provide champagne or other beverages of your choice.

Another spot you MUST try is the hotel La Samana Belmonte. Located on the right side of Baie Longue, this is one of the prettiest beaches and hotels of the island. It’s really a breathtaking view over Baie Longue, from their bar and restaurant that’s located on top of the Samana cliff. You can either ask for beach chairs and have your feet in the sand or have a drink at their bar while enjoying the view.

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The Top 7 beaches of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin
will make you fall in love with our Friendly Island.

Mullet Bay

Known for its crystal blue and calm waters and white sand, this beach is ideal to go snorkeling, paddle boarding or simply to go swimming and enjoy the warm water. You will find a few local beach restaurants, where you can get a taste of the real Caribbean cuisine. Or if you prefer something more luxurious you can go to the newly opened beach restaurant Kalatua.

Maho

This beach is internationally known, due to its proximity to the runway of Princess Juliana airport. You can watch the planes land over your head and experience the blast of air while a Boeing prepares to take off.
You can also enjoy the view while having a beer at one of the beach bars that surround Maho beach.

Long Bay

One of the longest white sand beaches of the island, Baie Longue is only accessible through the La Samana hotel or by entering the Terre Basses residence. This is why the beach is usually not crowded, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for the hotel guests at La Samana.

This beach also has one of the clearest crystal blue waters of the island, being a must-see spot for the boat charters while going around the island.

Orient Bay

Also known as the Saint -Tropez of the Caribbean, this beautiful beach is located on the north-west side of the island, and is very popular among the locals and tourists, due to the many beach restaurants, and water sports activities, such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, foiling, jet skiing and many others.
This is the spot to go to if you want to eat well and spend the day with your feet in the water while trying new sports.

Grand-Case

The beach is alongside the fishing village and is very known for its restaurants, beach clubs, and cute wooden houses. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy the calm water while spending the afternoon in a beach restaurant. The view is also particularly amazing, as you can see Anguilla, the neighbor island.

Happy Bay

One of the only beaches on the island where you are 100% connected to nature. A breathtaking beach, surrounded by palm trees, white sand and crystal-clear calm waters.
This is the spot to go to, to disconnect from the crowds and relax under an umbrella.
The beach is usually very calm, as you need to walk along a trail and there is no direct access by car to get there, by making this beach even more special, by keeping its natural aspect preserved.

Great Bay

Great Bay Beach and the well-known boardwalk that runs alongside it are located in Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten. Great Bay Beach gives St. Maarten the distinction of being the only capital city on a beach in the entire world!
Great Bay Beach is one of St. Maarten/St. Martin’s busiest and most cosmopolitan beaches as a result of this combination. The beach offers opportunities for a day at the shore, water activities, and wonderful lunch spots. Both can be combined with Frontstreet’s fantastic retail options.

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