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: 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

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

November 20, 2025

Looking at St. Maarten Through an Artful Lens

Interview with Richard Santaga   From Kodak to Contests In a series of interviews with island visitors, VisitStMaarten.com today has the pleasure of highlighting Richard Santaga, two-time winner of the SHTA Event Calendar Photo Contest.   Something you would not

announcement of the beach of the week, grand case beach

November 14, 2025

Beach of The Week: Grand Case Beach

Nestled along the main street of this picturesque fishing village, Grand Case Beach stretches into a stunning, sandy retreat. Lined with world-class restaurants perched on elevated wooden balconies, this beachfront gem invites you to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience

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