St. Maarten / St. Martin Beaches Blog

If anything makes St. Maarten special, it is its record number of pristine beaches per square mile. From the tranquil to the lively, you can select daily which of 37 island beaches serves you best. With the blog below, we keep you in the loop of beach news and highlight some of our favorites!

announcement beach of the week: nettle bay beach in st. maarten

February 6, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach of The Week: Nettle Bay Beach

Tucked between Lowlands and Marigot on the French side of the island, Nettle Bay offers a laid-back beach vibe with stunning views of Anguilla across the water.   The shoreline is dotted with charming restaurants that are favorites among both

announcement beach of the week: le galion beach

January 23, 2026

Beach of The Week: Le Galion

Located between the French Quarter and Orient Bay, Le Galion Beach is a favorite for families thanks to its shallow, calm waters and natural shade from palm trees. The reef-protected bay is perfect for kids to play safely and for

Beach of the week

December 19, 2025

Beach of the Week: Great Bay Beach

Great Bay Beach and its famed boardwalk alongside it, stretch for miles along the Capital of St Maarten, Philipsburg. Thanks to the presence of Great Bay Beach, it is a Fun Fact that St Maarten has the unique position in

December 8, 2025

On Brown Pelicans and the Beauty of Belair in the Morning – Interview with Leslie Hickerson (Nature Foundation)

Many organizations are involved in the visitor experience of St. Maarten, sometimes in a visible manner for visitors, and other times more in the background. Islanders know the St. Maarten Nature Foundation is one of these vital groups. The Foundation

cruise boats of wind surf in the harbor of Philipsburg

December 2, 2025

Today in Philipsburgs Port: Wind Surf

If you are a frequent guest to St Maarten, you might have noticed the elegant, large sailing ships to be seen during the weekends in the lively St. Maarten cruise port. Next to a pretty sight, these ships are home

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