Located in the south of the island, it is one of the most beautiful beaches of Saint Barthélemy.

Even if it is not in the heart of the most urbanized zone, it is easily reachable thanks to a great road link.

The north coast bays are exposed to north-east trade winds and as it is a protected zone anchorage is forbidden: pay attention.

In the middle of the bay, on a little headland, there are the hotel Eden Rock and other important complexes located along the sandy beaches well shaded by the surrounding palm groves.

It is a wonderful inlet located in the north-east side of the island, comprised in the marine natural reserve, and so well preserved from aggressive tourism that could damages fish fauna and coral heads.

It is still a marine reserve not very popular that’s why it can be defined a real earthy paradise. It was bought in the early twentieth century by a rich patron who prevented the construction of any building.

Among the several little isles surrounding Saint Barthélemy, Ile Forche is located in the middle of an amazing natural reserve and it is private. The fauna is spectacular: all sorts of birds and turtles. The environment recalls Arizona.

Known as safe refuge from hurricanes, today it is the “fashion” capital of the island: boutiques, exclusive clubs, restaurants and a lively nightlife make it one of the most popular destination among the beau monde.

The most prestigious boats and yachts for transatlantic journey made it a must.

It offers all sorts of nautical assistance and good stores to supply the galley.

It is just one island, politically divided between France and Netherlands, in which coexist different administrations, greenery and coast urbanization.

Discovered by Christopher Columbus in the day of Saint Martin (4th November 1493), the Spanish were succeeded by the Dutch and the French: it seems that a sport challenge (a French and a Dutch should had to walk all the perimeter, while who had completed the most long route would obtained the sovereignty of the land) established the Dutch in a limited southern zone (however rich of salt mines) and the French in all the rest of the island.

Abandoned the sugarcane cultivation and the salt extraction, the Dutch zone built an international airport and was the first to improve the tourism, followed by the French zone.

Saint Martin is then French Overseas Department of . The spoken language is English and it is a free port. Marigot, lively and colourful, is the capital.

Tourist centres and hotels are spread everywhere close to the beaches protected by coral reefs, with most harbours downwind then appropriately sheltered.

The great Marigot Bay and the Lagoon on the north west coast allow to several boats to stay at anchor all year long, while up-wind in the east zone there are natural reserves and the bays Orient Beach and Flamands that at Oyster Pond close the border with the Dutch area.

Saint Martin is an autonomous colony of Dutch Indies and free port (it is called the Hong Kong of Caribbean); it boasts important hotel complexes and in the capital Philipsburg flow cruiser, especially Americans, taking advantage from free tax purchases.

At Simpson Bay Lagoon, in the west zone, the nautical assistance is good and there are superb and fine accommodation groups.

The bay is very large and offers good possibilities to anchorage, with several little isles and coral reefs to be aware, considering also the exposure to winds.

The beach offers many water sports like windsurf and jet sky on rent everywhere.

You can find several colourful and lively clubs and a nudist zone.