Thispicturesque stretch of coast with great surf and gorgeous Caribbean Sea viewsis one of St. Maarten’s best-kept secrets. The beach is off the beaten trackfor most locals and visitors, so if you are lucky, you could have the entirebeach to yourself.
Takea full day to explore this tranquil beach. Pack a bit of breakfast and head tothe beach before dawn to enjoy a magnificent sunrise. There are no facilitieson this beach, so make sure you bring a towel and umbrella for shade, as wellas plenty of snacks and drinks for a relaxing day out. Buy any refreshments orsunscreen you might need from the small convenience store located en route tothe Guana Bay Beach.
The beachis over 500 metres long and has a wide sandy area. Stroll along the beach’slength to take in its exceptionally serene beauty. Guana Bay Point is locatedat the beach’s southern end. At this point on a clear day, you can see all theway to the French island of St. Barthelemy, approximately 15 kilometres away.
Adventuresports lovers will be spoilt for choice at Guana Bay Beach. Windsurfing and snorkellingcan be enjoyed along the bay, as well as great surfing on the renowned AtlanticOcean swells. Use equipment hired from nearby Philipsburg or bring your own.The beach is often subject to strong currents however, so inexperienced swimmersand children should take care on the shore.
ReachGuana Bay Beach by foot or by car along the 3 kilometre road from Philipsburg,on the St. Maarten side. If arriving by foot, climb over the small hill fromthe road and find this peaceful paradise. Free parking is available in the areabut be sure to take your valuables with you, as the area is not under anysecurity surveillance.
