One of the few areas on stmartin not much effected by hurricane irma is friars bay. Orient bay rentals for your vacations with iha direct. Maarten occupies the southern half of this uniquely divided caribbean island. Data, imagery and map information provided by open street map and contributors, ccbysa. Its a pretty majestic setting, lying just shy of half a mile offshore, overlooking mountainous st. Martin is virtually unique among caribbean destinations. Martin printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. You can choose from the isolated romantic little cove to beaches, where action is going on day and night. St maarten guide is the official guide for the caribbean island of sint maarten, saint martin. Originally from a landlocked town in southeast france, its probably more appropriate to say that franck is a st. Nice and only a 5 minutes water taxi long from the port and right next to the restaurants and shoppi. He gave me and my sister our first lesson at a popular st. Find more information about this attraction and other nearby family attractions and hotels on family vacation critic.
Martinsint maarten is an exotic rum cocktail of french cuisine, dutch tolerance and caribbean relaxation set on a 37squaremile island in a sparkling sea of aquamarine. You could do an island tour, but really, you just want to go to the beach and avoid the crowds and the spectacle of 85yearold naked men at orient beach and the big roaring. Feb 28, 2019 this pin was discovered by st martin st maarten. Whether you stay on the french or the dutch side of the island, make sure to visit both countries. Went today with my family, having not been back since irma.
Just a 20 minute boat ride from anguilla, a lesson with expert franck rigal and sxm surf explorer is a perfect way to mix up quiet, stillwater days in anguilla. Maarten area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located. Thi hrming ilnd, lit between th xti dutch side nd mr intimate, lwrd french id i a fvrit ltin for gtting mrrid nd other il vnt. Martin french side, is just south of popular orient beach. Le galion beach st martin st maarten forum tripadvisor. Martin to designate the whole of the island, saint martin for the french part, and sint maarten for.
Le galion beach on french st martin french caribbean beach info st martin saint martin quiet beach dream beach white sandy beach shallow water near orient bay beach map best caribbean beaches. We will be doing an islandshopping beach tour the day before in st. I was disappointed when they put that lap pool contraption there but would go anyway. All issues of sxm weekly news since april, 2014, are listed here, most recent first. Ask about smaller plates for kids and daily specials. Map of st martin and travel information about st martin brought to you by lonely planet. Many of the boat trips start from this area, as it is outside the lagoon. Sitting southeast of anguilla, the islands french territory covers the northern 16 square miles, while the dutch territory of sint maarten spans the southern 21 square miles. Maarten villa rentals and hotels, martinique villa rentals and hotels, guadeloupe villa rentals and hotels, les saintes villa rentals and. Our menu the menu and prices are subject to change. Interesting alternates oyster pond is an interesting location that shares space on both the french and dutch portions of the island. In addition to providing helpful travel information, we are an exceptional resource for accommodations including st. The beach sand is very nice and the water is often clear and calm.
Do you recommend we just grab a taxi and head to the beach and on. By salvo, 17052007 great spot surf there about 2 times a year and always catch surf. May 09, 2018 ranking of the top things to do in st. Martin villa is located, and see where it is in relation to other points of interest. Home to a variety of breaks ruled by skilled surfers, st. Internet coupon orientgalion beach map st martin map.
Roads in blue major road thick line, border frenchdutch side in red. Interactive map, virtual tours for island of st maarten st martin. The 37squaremile 96squarekm island is a seamless place there are no border gates, but it is governed by two nations. The bay is protected and calm, but there are good breezes. Impeachment trial of president donald trump day 11 abc news live coverage abc news 9,884 watching live now. Le galion beach, located at the french side of the saint martin island, is a peaceful, waveless beach, with white sand and clear blue waters.
There is certainly a noticeable difference when crossing over to the french side of st. Beach chairs and umbrellas are also provided so you can work on that tan in comfort. On the left, youll find links to things to do in st martin and st martin cruises in the travel resources. The beach is just south of orient beach and has reasonable facilities including restaurant, bar and washrooms. Independent since the 10th of october 2010 101010, but still part of the kingdom of. We are a group of 7 adults 3385 yr and 2 kids 19 mo and 6yr. Le galion this lovely, calm beach on the east side of st. Map of st martins hotels and attractions on a st martin. Martin is known for its beautiful beaches but one of its lesser known beaches is a great choice if youre looking for a very calm. Martin and sint maarten provides tourists with two unique experiences on a single island.
During our time, the sunbathers kept to one side of the beach while the families seemed to be on the other. This crescent is encircled and protected by a reef, making it a prime family beach. Galion surfing in st martin, saint martin wannasurf. It was not a big deal for us and unless youre looking for it, the nudity is easy to miss. When heading north to orient beach, turn right on ru du coconut. The island is blessed with over 36 white sandy beaches. Martinmaarten and i have yet to meet a person who doesnt like the island. Chez pattropical wave has chairs, umbrellas, food, drink, outdoor equipment, and st barts in the distance. Feel free to print the maps, and to take it with you when exploring the island. A horseshoe shaped beach known for its kid friendly atmosphere. Maarten is the only caribbean island with 100 percent dutyfree shopping. Do you recommend we just grab a taxi and head to the beach and on the way back to ship and just walk. A ll of them are beautiful, each with its own special charm and character. Marigot, on the french side, offers similar discounts on perfume, china, crystal, jewelry and clothes.
If you take a right on the road it will take you to the grand case beach club. There are more resorts, more picturesque beaches, the towns are more organized, and the residents seem slightly wealthier, though fewer. Since this beautiful bay is well protected from the wind and heavy surf, it is ideal for the whole family. Help others by sharing new links and reporting broken links. Follow signs to galleon beach, then signs to the butterfly farm. Le galion beach quartier dorleans 2020 all you need to know. Instead of our usual trip to orient beach, which we figured would be packed, we asked a local for a quiet beach. English is the most common language, also spoken by most residents of the french side. The documents shown below are adobe acrobat pdfs, requiring the free pdf reader. A quick visual reference guide to the island with all the major locations around the island marked. Maarten stmartin is a cosmopolitan melting pot, with european roots and at the same time a strong caribbean identity.
This laid back beach backs up against a coral reef. The longest and perhaps most private stretch of sand on st. It gets deeper very gradually and is shallow and crystal clear close to the shore. Editors frequently monitor and verify these resources on a routine basis. Le galion beach, nicknamed baby beach, is the next bay southeast of buzzing orient bay. Friars beach cafe is known for its excellent french fare and great service. Plum bay is situated in the lowlands on the french side of st. Would you recommend wearing comfortable shoes to this place or activity. Mrtn in th cribbn can be th rft l to ln beach wdding. Galion surfing in st martin, saint martin wannasurf, surf. Wind statistics orient bay galion beach accommodations. Martin tend to be home to a large hotel and will often have facilities and other activities nearby. The 10 best hotel deals in st martin st maarten updated.
The beach is protected by a coral reef and is usually quite calm. Bring your pet along on an unforgettable beach vacation. Martin, resorts, and restaurants, to beaches, casinos, and grocery stores are shown below. On the left, youll find links to things to do in st martin and st. Le galion beach baby beach saint martin caribbean youtube. Find information on the popular cities on the island of st martin by clicking the cities on the st martin map above. St maarten island guide, interactive map, virtual tours.
Kimsha beach this is the far eastern end of simpson bay beach, on the eastern end of the channel into the lagoon. We will be doing an islandshoppingbeach tour the day before in st. You can stay in charming creole cottages or elegant beachside villas, and you can dine very well, whether at casual beach barbecues or grand temples of gastronomy. Lembouchure or galion beach its a large, extremely calm, easternfacing beach past the butterfly farm. Information about activities, sightseeing, shopping, beaches, hotels, rental, snorkeling, bars, party, restaurants. It is an ideal beach for families with children because the water is shallow, and has enough amenities for its visitors to spend all day at the beach and enjoy the breeze of the caribbean sea. In philipsburg, more than 500 stores sell luxury items like leather goods, electronics, cameras, designer clothes, watches and jewelry at 25 to 50 percent discounts. Galion beach is situated on the french west indies side of the st. Le galion beach is a small shoehorn shaped beach located on the french side of st. Martin parish gis maps search louisiana links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to st. F or your travel documents, we provide you with an uptodate map of st maartenst martin including many details, such as beaches and attractions, and with maps of philipsburg, marigot and grand case. Maarten via cruise ship and you know all about the fact that there are two sides to the island the french side and the dutch side.
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