Best St. Maarten Beaches to visit
What are the best of St. Maartens 37 amazing beaches, will remain a matter of taste. Some will like tranquil beaches; other the cosmopolitan and lively. Some prefer a solitude feel, others with restaurants and nightlife.
If you are visiting St. Maarten / St. Martin for the first time let us advise six not to miss beaches that rank amongst the best and most famous beaches of the Caribbean and in various cases of the world.
1. Maho Beach
The must see beach of the world where airplanes fly over is Maho Beach. You are prone to have a “blast” on this beach when a boeing or airbus takes off. Selfies with airplanes “landing on your head” are just as popular.
2. Great Bay Beach
The Philipsburg area has won many accolades as most popular Caribbean port for cruise fans. This is because of its cosmopolitan vibe, activities, shopping and dining options and last but not least its position along scenic Great Bay Beach. Take a strawl along its famed boardwalk, enjoy a bite and have fun!
3. Orient Bay Beach
The southern side of Orient Bay Beach is a famous clothing optional beach, but along its full length this beach is a celebrated foodie and watersports mecca too. With a Caribbean meets French Riviera feel, you are prone to have a great beach day here.
4. Mullet Bay
A very famous Caribbean beach is Mullet Bay Beach. Apart from its picturesque landscape and deep blue waters, what makes this beach unique is its position alongside the Mullet Bay golf course, the only golf site on island.
5. Pinel Island
Recently named as top 20 must visit Caribbean beach is the beach on Pinel Island. The small fare for the 10 minute boat ride to this magnificent little island is in fact two for the price of one; right behind the hill where you find the Pinel island restaurants, you find a pristine Atlantic beach too!
6. Grand Case Beach
Known internationally for its many high end restaurants, Grand Case is a true Caribbean foodie paradise. Alongside its main street, you find not to miss pristine Grand Case Beach.
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