Plage de Petites Cayes, Remote beach in northern Saint-Martin, France.
The northernmost beach of Saint-Martin extends along a curved bay with golden sand bordered by dense vegetation and mountains.
The beach remains part of the last preserved coastal forest on Saint-Martin, maintaining the natural state from colonial times.
The local population named this beach Wilderness due to its untouched nature and isolation from developed tourist areas.
Visitors need to follow a 30-minute hiking trail from Anse Marcel through the Froussards path to reach this secluded location.
The beach sits within a Nature Reserve where moon cactus grows along the trail and sea-polished corals form parts of the shore.
Location: Saint-Martin (France)
Address: 4XF9+2C, Anse Marcel 97150, St Martin
GPS coordinates: 18.12392,-63.02703
Latest update: March 21, 2025 20:40
Saint-Martin is a Caribbean island divided between France and the Netherlands. The coastline features white sand beaches such as Orient Bay, Maho Beach, and Baie Rouge, while smaller islands like Pinel and Tintamarre sit just offshore. The interior rises to Pic Paradis, which stands 424 meters (1,391 feet) high, and is protected by land and marine nature reserves. Historic fortifications including Fort Louis and Fort Amsterdam date from the colonial period. The island shows traces of pre-Columbian settlement, including the Moho petroglyphs and the Hope Estate archaeological site. Museums in Marigot and Philipsburg document the island's history, while the Marigot Market offers local produce and crafts. Grand Case is known for its restaurants, and places like the Butterfly Farm and Parotte Ville Bird Sanctuary provide encounters with wildlife.
Pic Paradis
5.7 km
Fort Louis
8.6 km
Orient Bay
3.8 km
Îlet Pinel
2.4 km
La Loterie Farm
6.3 km
Marigot Market
8.8 km
National Natural Reserve of Saint Martin
3.6 km
Boundary marker St. Martin
7.7 km
Mary Star of the Sea Church, Grand Case
4.1 km
St. Martin of Tours' Church, Marigot
8.6 km
Moho petroglyph
6.1 km
Parotte Ville
8 km
Happy Bay Beach
5.6 km
Anse Marcel Beach
1.8 km
Marigot Lighthouse
8.6 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Quartier-d'Orléans
5.5 km
Estadio Jean Louis Vanterpool
8.4 km
The Butterfly Farm
4.9 km
Tabernacle Methodist Church
6.3 km
Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin
1.8 km
Mont O'Reilly
4.7 km
Morne Valois
7.2 km
Galion Beach
5.3 km
Marigot (ulohang dakbayan)
8.7 km
Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
4.9 km
Petite Plage
3.2 km
Orient Beach (lapyahan sa Saint Martin)
3.8 km
Ducks Beach
2.2 kmReviews
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