St. Barthélemy

The longest and most expansive beach on Saint Barthélemy, a broad north-facing sweep of sand at Anse des Flamands on the island west coast, offering consistent Atlantic swell and a wilder landscape than the more sheltered eastern beaches.

An eighteenth-century fortification above the western approach to Gustavia harbor, connected to Fort Oscar by Rue de la Colline, offering panoramic views over the harbor, Shell Beach, and the Caribbean Sea beyond.

The capital and main harbor of Saint Barthélemy, a compact Caribbean town with Swedish colonial roots, colorful waterfront, upscale boutiques and restaurants ringing a deep-water anchorage.

The most recognizable and frequently photographed beach on Saint Barthélemy, a wide sweep of pale sand at Baie de Saint-Jean backed by the iconic Eden Rock hotel, popular with swimmers and snorkelers.

A secluded beach at the southern end of Saint Barthélemy, reached by a short trail through salt ponds and dunes, known for its natural beauty, windsurf conditions and the absence of any hotel or commercial development on its shores.

A small intimate beach immediately below Fort Karl on the outskirts of Gustavia, unique for its shoreline composed of broken shells rather than sand, with calm shallow water good for snorkeling close to shore.