Great Bay Beach, Sand beach in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Great Bay Beach extends for two miles along Philipsburg's coastline, featuring white sand and clear waters suitable for swimming and water activities.
The beach area played a crucial role in the salt trade during the 17th century, with Fort Amsterdam constructed in 1631 to protect the harbor operations.
The beachfront boardwalk serves as a social hub where local vendors, restaurants, and shops showcase Caribbean cuisine and crafts throughout the day.
Beach chairs, umbrellas, restrooms, and shower facilities are available for rent at multiple establishments along the shoreline between sunrise and sunset.
The beach provides direct views of massive cruise ships entering the harbor while Brown Pelicans nest in the surrounding cliffs of Fort Amsterdam.
Location: Sint Maarten
Address: Great Bay Beach, Sint Maarten
GPS coordinates: 18.02388,-63.05140
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:37
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.
Fort Amsterdam
1.3 km
Pic Paradis
6 km
Fort Louis
6.3 km
St. Martin of Tours' Church, Sint Maarten
424 m
La Loterie Farm
6.1 km
Marigot Market
6.1 km
Boundary marker St. Martin
3.7 km
St. Martin of Tours' Church, Marigot
6.1 km
Moho petroglyph
5.3 km
Parotte Ville
3.4 km
Sentry Hill
2.8 km
Kim Sha Beach
4.5 km
Methodist church, Philipsburg
424 m
Guavaberry Emporium, Philipsburg
957 m
Marigot Lighthouse
6.4 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Quartier-d'Orléans
6.1 km
Estadio Jean Louis Vanterpool
6.1 km
The Butterfly Farm
7 km
Tabernacle Methodist Church
5.2 km
Courthouse
601 m
Sint Maarten Heritage Museum
1 km
Église méthodiste de Marigot
6 km
Morne Valois
6.4 km
Galion Beach
7 km
Marigot (ulohang dakbayan)
5.8 km
Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
6.8 km
Simson Bay Lagoon
5.9 km
Statue of Claude Wathey
677 mReviews
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