The most beautiful natural sites to discover Saint Barthélemy

This is one of the most beautiful creeks in St. Barths. At the western tip of the island, there is a protected beach because it is difficult to access: a short half-hour walk on a footpath in Petite Anse or Colombier or by boat as for most of its lovers. Its turquoise and limpid waters are ideal for snorkeling. The quietness of the place favours a total letting go. Swimming in Colombier is living a unique moment in an immaculate beauty. The nature is very well preserved and you will undoubtedly meet "English head cactus".

Just 5 minutes from the heart of Gustavia, Shell Beach will pleasantly surprise you. There's no white sand here, but thousands of shell fragments - hence the name - that give the beach its pinkish hue. The beach offers a unique panorama of the neighboring islands of Saint-Eustache and Saba. It is well protected from the wind. On site, you can enjoy a drink or a bite to eat. The atmosphere is both chic and relaxed. Children often come here after school for a swim. A beautiful spot for sunsets.

A superb beach of fine white sand. It's also the largest on the island, and a favorite for its sometimes choppy waters, which make for a more sporty swim. A real natural whirlpool! Many activities take place on the beach at the height of the season, making it a lively and popular spot for hotel guests and locals alike. It's famous for its waves, which attract experienced surfers. Be careful when swimming, however, as the sandy bed slopes down steeply and you soon lose your footing. The waves may surprise you!

From Gustavia, head towards Gouverneur. A small parking lot provides easy access to the cove. A breathtaking setting and without doubt one of the most beautiful beaches on Saint-Barth. Between the white sand and turquoise waters, it seems like a foretaste of paradise. One of the few beaches where you're sheltered from the wind. It retains all its authenticity: no restaurants or deckchairs for hire, just nature to our delight. Legend has it that the pirate Monbars hid a treasure here!

This bay was once protected from privateers by a battery set up in its center. Since the early 1950s, a hotel - the island's first - has stood here. Built by Rémy De Haenen, a Swede who became mayor from 1962 to 1977, this establishment, frequented by Mr. Rockfeller, undoubtedly played a major role in promoting the island to American customers. Eden Rock divides the beach into two parts. On one side, the airport; on the other, a quiet beach for swimming or snorkeling. It's also one of the most dynamic beaches on the island! You'll find plenty of places to sip a cocktail while enjoying the crystal-clear waters of this fabulous spot. This heavenly beach is transformed into a veritable discotheque, with live concerts organized on a regular basis. Some of the world's biggest turntable personalities have already rocked the white sands. Don't be fooled into thinking that the daytime atmosphere isn't worth the detour! Nikki Beach, an international restaurant, combines lounge music with a dream setting, while Lil'Rock, on the airport side, offers a more Caribbean atmosphere. Saint-Jean beach is the ideal place if you're looking for a festive atmosphere in a heavenly setting. It can also be a place of relaxation and zenitude, with aqua-yoga classes where it's not uncommon to come across a turtle. And for water sports enthusiasts, you'll be tempted by a jet-ski tour or snorkeling.

Part of the beach is quiet and ideal for families with "small pools" as the locals call them, protected by the coral reef. Offshore, its rollers are blessed by surfers. You just have to do a few fathoms to find the fine sand. The beach of Lorient is festive on weekends at the beginning of August: the Fête des quartiers du vent, with music on the beach and local specialities to be tasted. It is also on this beach that fans of Johnny Hallyday gather to pay tribute to him.

One of the most beautiful beaches on the island, combining white sand and turquoise water against a backdrop of gentle green hills. The island's largest beach after Flamands. Access is by foot only, from a parking lot. La Grande Saline owes its name to the old saltworks exploited by the Saint-Barths. You can also practice naturism on this beach. It's one of the island's largest beaches. It's also ideal for bodyboarders. The waves can be impressive for children, so be careful. Occasional sargassum.

Swimming is not recommended due to the many rocks that outcrop on the surface. It is a beach with character because it is covered with pebbles and its waves are considered dangerous (washing machine style). Prefer a walk along the water on the beach. There are many shells to be found on the beach. It is also by this beach that you can reach the famous natural swimming pools of Grand-Fond, after a twenty-minute walk along the coast between pastures and cliffs. It is advisable to wear good footwear for the walk.

A strong desire to reach new heights? When you are on the island and at sea level, you sometimes want to gain height. We recommend an invigorating hike to be done at least once during your stay: climbing the Morne de Vittet. It invites you to climb to the highest peak of Saint-Barth, at 281 m altitude. A breathtaking view awaits you on the other Morne de Saint-Barth and on the neighbouring islands: Nevis, Saint-Kitts, Saint-Eustache, Saba, Saint-Martin (clockwise).

Ready to tame the waves? It is the second surfing spot after Lorient, for the wise surfers. This beach is the place for thrill-seekers because the dominant currents are strong. Swimming is therefore strongly discouraged. The cove keeps its authentic and wild character, you will not find a shady spot. At the tip of Toiny, in the water, there is an underwater rock officially named "Caye à Florence", in fact it is a rock on which Florence Arthaud, after a stopover in Saint Barth, hit her boat.

Grand-Cul-de-Sac beach is a little wild, with a few seaweeds in the lagoon, making it ideal for water sports. In particular, it's the beach for kitesurfers, as the wind and large space in the lagoon are ideal for this sport. Grand Cul-de-Sac and Petit Cul-de-Sac are classified as marine nature reserves. The turtles are happy to come and meet you, and don't appear to be disturbed by human presence.

Between the Grande Saline and the Gouverneur, a lovely site that is less frequented than its two neighbors, because it is practically only accessible by boat. Indeed, the hike to get there is complex and crosses private lands, so it is not recommended. Only very good swimmers can venture there by swimming from the beach of Saline (starting from the right end, when you are facing the sea), but the currents are particularly strong there, so it is not recommended to try your luck.