What to see in Sint Maarten

Sandy beach, Airport

There isn't an aviation enthusiast in the world who doesn't know the legendary Maho Beach. It is located literally a few metres from the runway threshold of the local SXM International Airport. Landing planes are really only a few feet above your head, while a popular takeoff "sport" is trying to stay standing up in the strong stream of aircraft engine exhaust fumes. [btn "Buy tickets to Sint Maarten now" https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/1258062…

Sandy beach

One of St. Martin's most popular beaches is located about 1.5 km north of SXM Airport and Maho Beach. The beach is heavily visited, but due to its size you can always find a free spot. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-mullet-bay] Beach amenities Mullet Bay is covered in beautifully fine white sand and the entrance to the water is extremely…

Tourist town

Marigot is the capital and largest town of the French part of Saint Martin and a popular destination for excursions and accommodation. Marigot is dominated by the hill with Fort Louis. Public ferries to the islands of Saint Barthelemy and Anguilla depart from the local port. [btn "Choose cheap accommodation in Marigot" https://www.booking.com/city/mf/marigot.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-marigot] Sights and attractions The most…

Tourist town, Sandy beach

The capital of the Dutch part lies on a narrow isthmus separating the sea from the salt lake and is the centre of tourism on the island thanks to the port of the large cruise ships. [btn "Choose cheap accommodation in Philipsburg" https://www.booking.com/city/sx/philipsburg.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-philipsburg] Locals often shorten the town's name to "Ph'burg" or "P-burg". Philipsburg is made up of two main parallel streets…

Fortress, Lookout

The fortress overlooking the centre of Marigot attracts not only history enthusiasts, but all those who do not despise the magnificent view. [btn "Choose cheap accommodation in Marigot" https://www.booking.com/city/mf/marigot.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-fort-louis] Fort Louis is the perfect place to stop for an hour during a trip to Marigot or a road-trip around the island. The fort was built in 1789 to protect the town and its…

Mountain, Lookout

Mount Pic Paradis is the highest peak on the entire island of Saint Martin. At 418 metres high, it exceeds the highest peak in the Dutch part of Sentry Hill by more than 70 metres. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel with a discount at booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-pic-paradis] There is no marked hiking trail to Pic Paradis, but you can drive almost to the top. Climbing the Pic Paradis …

Island, Sandy beach

The Pinel Island Nature Reserve is located on the north side of St Martin and can be reached by boat, which departs at regular intervals from the harbour in the village of Cul-de-Sac. You can take a beautiful nature walk around the island and then lie down on the beautiful beach with a bar. We recommend planning at least a half-day trip here. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html…

Sandy beach, Tourist town

Simpson Bay is the most popular place for long-term stays in the Dutch part of St. Martin. Simpson Bay is an easily accessible location from both the airport and Philipsburg. It has several luxury resorts, two long beaches and cheaper apartments. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-mullet-bay] Beaches, swimming and entertainment The town is…

Zoo

In 2015, enthusiast and amateur ornithologist George Parrote opened his large bird aviary, originally built for his own pleasure, to the public. Today, the small parrot zoo is one of the leading attractions on the entire island of Sint Maarten. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-parotte] What will you see in the aviary? At first glance, the…

Mountain, Cable car, Amusement park

The highest hill in the Dutch part of the island rises to a height of 340 metres and, unlike the highest mountain on the island, Pic Paradis, there is a cable car to the top. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-sentry-hill] In fact, however, the highest point of Dutch St. Martin lies on the border with France (about 365 metres), but the peak of…

Sandy beach

The resort at the bay of Anse Marcel is one of the most luxurious places in all of St Martin and is located in the northernmost area of the French part. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-anse-marcel] The idyllic bay with its turquoise waters is lined with luxury resorts and hotels, and its remoteness from the big cities makes for a truly peaceful…

Sandy beach

Dawn Beach in Oyster Pond is one of the most popular in the Dutch part of St. Martin. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-dawn] The beach has the hallmark of a luxury resort due to one of the largest resorts on the island being right on the beach, but it is also open to the general public for free. Beach facilities The entire beach is covered…

Sandy beach

With more than 2 km, it is the longest beach on the island and offers great conditions for swimming and water sports. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-orient] We're talking about the beautiful Orient Beach in the French part of St. Martin. The surrounding area is filled with a luxury resort with many apartments and holiday villas, and the…

Museum

St. Martin may not have the same tradition of rum production as the surrounding Caribbean islands, but you can visit a distillery here that makes real Caribbean rum from local sugar cane. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Sint Maarten" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-toppers] There is currently only one distillery on the island open to the public. Topper's Rhum may have only started production in 2008, but it…

Amusement park

An interesting theme park connected to a private nature reserve is located in green meadows and dense jungle north of the French town of Marigot. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Saint Martin" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-loterie] Enjoy adrenaline-fuelled fun, nightly parties and pleasant walks or sitting in the restaurant. What to experience at Loterie Farm? The farm will offer a wide variety of…