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About Country of Sint Maarten

Fine sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Country of Sint Maarten. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

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Cul-de-Sac

Cul-de-Sac

28 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Lower Prince's Quarter

Lower Prince's Quarter

28 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Philipsburg

Philipsburg

28 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
St.Martin island

St.Martin island

26 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Simpson Bay

Simpson Bay

25 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Dawn Beach

Dawn Beach

21 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
St. Barthelemy island

St. Barthelemy island

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Pinel island

Pinel island

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Tintamarre island

Tintamarre island

1 beach
Wild beach • For explorers • Good for Relax
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Country of Sint Maarten Best beaches

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Maho beach
Maho beach
Maho beach
Senior friendly

Maho beach

Simpson Bay 2.5 km
Good
7.8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Le Embouchure beach
Le Embouchure beach
Le Embouchure beach
Good for Relax

Le Embouchure beach

Dawn Beach 3.5 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
5.5 Amenities index
Anse des Cayes
Anse des Cayes
Anse des Cayes
Good for Relax

Anse des Cayes

Dawn Beach 23.7 km
Tolerable
5.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
7.8 Amenities index
Guana Bay beach
Guana Bay beach
Guana Bay beach
Good for Relax

Guana Bay beach

Dawn Beach 1.4 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Country of Sint Maarten beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 40 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Country of Sint Maarten.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Country of Sint Maarten

Saint-Jean beach

Saint-Jean beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 24.6 km
Long beach

Long beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 5.3 km
St Barth beach

St Barth beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 27.2 km
Gouverneur beach

Gouverneur beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 26.6 km
Baie Rouge beach

Baie Rouge beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 4.3 km
Plage de Happy Bay

Plage de Happy Bay
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 6.1 km
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Sandy beaches in Country of Sint Maarten

Secret beach
Geheime Strand

Secret beach
8.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 7.1 km
Mullet Bay beach

Mullet Bay beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 3.1 km
Petite Plage

Petite Plage
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 6.6 km
Sapphire beach

Sapphire beach
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 4 km
Kim Sha beach

Kim Sha beach
8
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 0.8 km
Simpson Bay beach

Simpson Bay beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 0.9 km
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Beaches for families with children in Country of Sint Maarten

Orient beach
Orient Strand

Orient beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
St.Martin island, Dawn Beach 4.7 km
Great Bay beach

Great Bay beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Philipsburg 0.7 km
Little Bay beach

Little Bay beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
St.Martin island, Philipsburg 1.7 km
Mezza Luna

Mezza Luna
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 2.9 km
Pelican Key

Pelican Key
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 1.1 km
Dawn beach

Dawn beach
7.4
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
St.Martin island, Dawn Beach 0.5 km
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Beaches with shade in Country of Sint Maarten

Yellow beach

Yellow beach
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Bright shell sand
Pinel island, Dawn Beach 6.7 km
Friar’s Bay beach
Friar's Bay beach

Friar’s Bay beach
8.3
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 5.7 km
Grand Cul-de-Sac

Grand Cul-de-Sac
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 27.3 km
Marigot beach

Marigot beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 26.8 km
Indigo beach

Indigo beach
6.8
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
St.Martin island, Cul-de-Sac 1.8 km
Toiny Bay beach

Toiny Bay beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 28.6 km
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Long beaches in Country of Sint Maarten

Love Boutique beach

Love Boutique beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 5.7 km
Cupecoy beach

Cupecoy beach
7.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 4.5 km
Plum Bay beach

Plum Bay beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 6.2 km
La lagune beach

La lagune beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tintamarre island, Dawn Beach 8.5 km
Grand Fond bay beach

Grand Fond bay beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 28 km
Gibbs Bay

Gibbs Bay
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Deserted
St.Martin island, Dawn Beach 0.7 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Country of Sint Maarten

Colombier beach

Colombier beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 20.9 km
Plage de Saline

Plage de Saline
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 27.2 km
Gustavia beach

Gustavia beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 23.6 km
Petit Cul-de-Sac

Petit Cul-de-Sac
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 28.2 km
Duck's beach

Duck's beach
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise water
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 7.2 km
Baie des Retites

Baie des Retites
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
St.Martin island, Lower Prince's Quarter 8.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Country of Sint Maarten, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 22.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Country of Sint Maarten is less than 500 meters. 37 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Country of Sint Maarten however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Country of Sint Maarten's beaches

Maho beach
10 Natalya K.

What a wacky spot for watching planes! The beach may not be the smoothest ride thanks to the crashing waves, but it's all worth it for the thrill of seeing those planes touch down. Just be prepared to snag a taxi from the cruise port to get there.

Anse des Cayes
10 Santiago Rodriguez

Very good

Guana Bay beach
10 VIA PAPADOPOULOU

Wild view

Please note that lifeguards supervise 22 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Country of Sint Maarten? In total there are 40 beaches and the most popular is Saint-Jean beach.

Most viewed beaches of Country of Sint Maarten

Maho beach

Maho beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St.Martin island, Simpson Bay 2.5 km
Guana Bay beach

Guana Bay beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
St.Martin island, Dawn Beach 1.4 km
Le Embouchure beach

Le Embouchure beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St.Martin island, Dawn Beach 3.5 km
Anse des Cayes

Anse des Cayes
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
St. Barthelemy island, Dawn Beach 23.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Country of Sint Maarten?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Country of Sint Maarten, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 40 beaches in total, of which about 16 can be called high-rated.

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