For a small island, St. Barths has a wide variety of beaches, all of which are open to the public and all of which are lined with beautiful white sand, there are fourteen beaches on St. Barths.
A list of the best beaches on the Caribbean island of St. Barths (St. Barts), officially known as St. Barthelemy.
Few islands can offer visitors the variety of Saint Barth's beaches.
St. Barts irregular coastline creates scores of lagoons protected from the coast leeward moors of fine sand, calm inlets, turbulent bays and many golden sand beaches.
Beach lovers will feel close to heaven enjoying St. Barths' numerous secluded coves and 22 beautiful beaches (Anse).
Some beaches require a ride down an unpaved road, a boat ride, or a short hike, but all are worth the trip.
In St. Barths, the water is clear turquoise, the sand is bright white and the beaches are never crowded.
One great thing about St. Barts is that virtually every town and village was established near a beach or marina, so you can sightsee while you head to a new beach. All beaches are open to the public, even those that front a hotel.
Topless bathing is the norm in St. Barths, both on beaches and at poolside.
Although nude sun bathing is officially illegal, nobody pays much attention to this and it is common on isolated beaches on the island's rugged south shore.
Below are descriptions of some of the more popular ones:
The most superb example of the untamed coast. Not recommended for swimming, it is a favorite spot for surfers and body boarders of all kinds. The beach is covered with marvelous shells and coral.
An ideal spot for discovering marine life. Turtles and multicolored fish love to wallow along the coral reef that protects the bay. It is also a favorite place for surfing competitions, regularly held
Located on the “wild coast”, Toiny beach is often deserted. Very strong currents discourage swimmers but attract surfers who live to pit themselves against the waves.
The keyword here is nature - a favorite place for naturists. You can reach this superb beach of white sand and turquoise waters by a quaint winding path. A must in St. Barth.
St. Jean beach is the first you’ll come upon on arrival in St. Barth. Enjoy a lazy stroll on this long stretch of white sand and sparkling blue water, and discover the restaurants on the water’s edge,
One of the favorites of the local population for family get-togethers is this untamed stretch of beach. Part of the Marine Reserve, it also attracts snorkelers who delight in exploring the coral reef.
Sheltered, beautiful but wild, Marigot is the only gray-sand beach on the island. One of its main attractions are the lovely palm trees bordering the beach.
Earlier known as Grand Galet, this lovely beach in Gustavia got its present name from the thousands of tiny shells covering it. Sheltered from the breezes, it is an ideal spot for swimming.