Best beaches on the island

The island of St Barts may be small in size, but it sure is big on beach culture! With a variety of sceneries going from deserted coves to party hubs, and a total of 16 accessible beaches to choose from, relaxing by the sea whilst working on your tan is a big part of the tourist life in St Barts.

Whether you’re in for some socialising in St-Jean or for going topless in Saline, fancy a scenic seaside hike or a beachside massage, all of St Barts’ fine sandy spots are opened to the public, guaranteeing you a great time in relatively uncrowded spaces. Grab your towel, your snorkel, a good book, and simply enjoy!

ANSE DES CAYESA favourite spot amongst surfers located on the eastern coast of the North-West... More 

ANSE DES CAYES

A favourite spot amongst surfers located on the eastern coast of the North-West... More

 

COLOMBIERThe perfect secluded beach to take a picnic to and watch the sun go down... More 

COLOMBIER

The perfect secluded beach to take a picnic to and watch the sun go down... More

 

COROSSOLFound on the Western coast of St Barts, near Gustavia, Corossol has retained the... More 

COROSSOL

Found on the Western coast of St Barts, near Gustavia, Corossol has retained the... More

 

FLAMANDSThis popular wide stretch of sand is found on the northwestern side of St Barts, and has great restaurants as well as some great waves for... More 

FLAMANDS

This popular wide stretch of sand is found on the northwestern side of St Barts, and has great restaurants as well as some great waves for... More

 

GOUVERNEURIf you’re dreaming of having a bit of St Barts to yourself, take a drive through the... More 

GOUVERNEUR

If you’re dreaming of having a bit of St Barts to yourself, take a drive through the... More

 

LORIENTOn the northern coast of St Barts, Lorient is a popular beach amongst locals, who... More 

LORIENT

On the northern coast of St Barts, Lorient is a popular beach amongst locals, who... More

 

PETITE ANSENear Flamand, this beautiful white sandy beach is a perfect spot for safe... More 

PETITE ANSE

Near Flamand, this beautiful white sandy beach is a perfect spot for safe... More

 

GRAND CUL-DE-SACLocated on the northeastern side of St Barts, on the western side of Petit Cul de... More 

GRAND CUL-DE-SAC

Located on the northeastern side of St Barts, on the western side of Petit Cul de... More

 

MARIGOTA picturesque marine reserve lined with coconut palms and crystalline water... More 

MARIGOT

A picturesque marine reserve lined with coconut palms and crystalline water... More

 

PUBLICDespite being found within Gustavia’s industrial zone, this beach offers... More 

PUBLIC

Despite being found within Gustavia’s industrial zone, this beach offers... More

 

GRAND FONDFound on the southeastern coast of the island, Grand Fond is an ideal spot for... More 

GRAND FOND

Found on the southeastern coast of the island, Grand Fond is an ideal spot for... More

 

PETIT CUL-DE-SACOn the northeastern end of the island, the protected bay on which this rocky... More 

PETIT CUL-DE-SAC

On the northeastern end of the island, the protected bay on which this rocky... More

 

SALINEWhilst nudism is officially forbidden on the island, this is where you are likely to... More 

SALINE

Whilst nudism is officially forbidden on the island, this is where you are likely to... More

 

SHELL BEACHLocated a short walk away from the capital, Shell Beach takes its name from the... More

SHELL BEACH

Located a short walk away from the capital, Shell Beach takes its name from the... More

ST JEANA scenic spot composed of two beaches divided by the Eden Rock hotel... More

ST JEAN

A scenic spot composed of two beaches divided by the Eden Rock hotel... More

TOINYLocated on the southeastern end of the island, Toiny is a popular surfing... More

TOINY

Located on the southeastern end of the island, Toiny is a popular surfing... More

 
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