Much more than a beach-lover’s paradise

Days filled with sunshine, velvet soft nights and breathtaking scenery are only some of the ingredients that create the unique feel of St Martin.

The tiny French-Dutch island covering just 88km², is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. One island, two nations! Saint Martin - Saint Maarten has the unique distinction of being shared by two countries, France and The Netherlands. 

The island of Saint Martin is teeming with natural, cultural and human riches. Thanks to its climate and untouched natural heritage, the island offers unparalleled year-round watersports and outdoor activities. The capital of duty-free shopping, St. Martin is also renowned for its friendly welcome, culinary delights and lively nightlife. Saint Martin has its own unique identity, making it THE perfect sunshine getaway.

An Island with 37 beaches

With over 70km of coastline, St. Martin features some of the world’s finest seascapes. From unspoiled, quiet shores to lively hubs of activity, every single one of St. Martin’s beaches is fantastically unique and reflects the rich diversity of the island itself. St. Martin’s 37 beaches are such pearls that they rank among the finest in the Caribbean.

Water activities

It’s hardly surprising that water-based tourism is number-one on St. Martin when there is so much water to enjoy. A magical island planted like a picture book between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, St. Martin has something for everyone. Whether you’re here for the swimming, sunbathing, sports or simply to relax, there’s room for everyone to find their own little corner of paradise.

The waters off the beaches of St. Martin are clear and warm and perfect for exploring the local marine life with a snorkel and mask. Watersports are by no means the only activities available on the island, but they are by far the most numerous. With surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, jetskiing, sea scootering, kitesurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, sailing and deep-sea fishing on the menu, anyone looking to try their hand at extreme sports will find everything they are looking for on St. Martin. 

St. Martin, on dry land...

In recent years, St. Martin has shifted its focus to another type of tourism, that of well-being, sports and culture. Spearheading a number of promotional campaigns, Saint-Martin’s “natural riches” have become a mainstay of its tourist guides. Walks and horse rides, bicycle touring and quad bike trails are yet another way to discover this paradise island and return home with lasting memories of landscapes, historic sites, traditional buildings, history and encounters with locals.

It’s also hard to talk about St. Martin without mentioning its truly duty-free and one-of-a-kind shopping. Lastly, the nightlife on St. Martin is one of the most lively in the Caribbean. With its casinos, clubs and concerts, the island is now a nightlife hotspot.