Orient Beach in St Martin :: St Martin's Most Beautiful Beach!

Known as "Little Saint Tropez", Orient Bay Beach is renowned as the most beautiful beach on Saint Martin.

The "Little Saint Tropez" of the Caribbean

Imagine waking up in a beautiful St Martin villa rental to the sounds and sights of a 5-mile stretch of beautiful white sandy beach beckoning you for your early morning walk. Located on the French side of the island, not only is this one of the most popular St Martin beaches, but it's one of the largest as well. Some would even say that with all Orient Beach has to offer it is the perfect vacation spot. The beach features a variety of exciting watersports, great restaurants, bars and nightlife, and don't forget the duty free St Martin shopping.

Rhythms of Orient Bay Beach Life. . .

Stroll to the rhythm of the waves lapping on the shores of Orient Bay and admire the beautiful Saint Martin villas, built in the traditional West Indian Creole style. At noon, you'll enjoy savouring a fine lunch of Caribbean cooking in one of the many snack bars lining the Orient beach. Then enjoy an after lunch siesta on one of the many chaise lounges in the welcome shade of one of their colorful umbrellas or relax and enjoy the Orient Bay beach from the living room or any one of the three bedroom windows of your home away from home. Take it easy in tranquil seclusion and let yourself be lulled by the soft winds and music of the waves or mingle and enjoy the spice and sport of the Island.

Orient Beach Sunbathing

Indeed, Orient Bay is a hot spot, a must stop no matter what you're looking for. Topless sunbathing is commonplace on the beaches on the French side of the island and Orient Bay also has a naturist (clothing optional) area on the east end of the beach.

Orient Beach Activities

This beautiful stretch of St Martin beach is protected by a coral reef, providing ample opportunity for a variety of St Martin watersports such as parasailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and waterskiing just to name a few. There are many vendors around the beach that rent equipment.

The east end of Orient Beach beach is often windy and very popular with windsurfers who love the big waves and the strong currents that concentrate here. Not a windsurfer? If you're a lover of water sports you'll find that just about any sport imaginable can be enjoyed along your Orient beach walk. Orient Bay is an underwater nature preserve and the waters are calm and inviting, ideal for swimming, snorkelling or wading. Looking for something more exciting? Sailing, paragliding, jet skiing, parasailing or scuba diving? Orient Bay has it all - and more!