Le Galion Beach St Martin

Name: Le Galion Beach
Item: Le Galion Beach
Author: We Love Saint Martin

Le Galion Beach St Martin is a calm beach on the east side of the island, just south of popular Orient Bay Beach.

This is the ultimate family beach. Also called “Coconut Grove” and nicknamed “Baby Beach”. The beach faces the prestigious island of St. Barth’s and is part of St. Martin’s Nature Marine Reserve. Le Galion Beach St Martin is sometimes called Baie de L’Embouchure because this laid back beach is surrounded by a coral reef that serves as a protection, providing calm and shallow waters. Heading North to Orient Bay, turn right on Rue du Coconut Grove and follow the Butterfly Farm sign. Pass the Butterfly Farm and continue to the end of the road where you will find a free parking right next to the beach.

On this low-key beach you can stroll 20-30 yards into the water and still don’t get your bathing trunks wet. Le Galion Beach St Martin has a large stretch of soft, white coloured sand and for those who are looking for a somewhat quieter beach then Orient Bay Beach, this beach offers perfect conditions to practice stand up paddle, kayaking and snorkelling. There are two platforms in the water, one in the shallow area and one further out that you can swim to. Towards the coral reef Le Galion Beach is also a popular spot for surfing, kite-boarding and windsurfing.

Beach chairs and umbrellas, snorkelling gear, paddle boats and boards are available for rent but be aware that on the weekends Le Galion Beach becomes very popular among the local community for a family BBQ day filled with sun and fun for kids and adults. Le Galion Beach is certainly the best place to take children and non-swimmers on the island of St. Martin/St. Maarten and however during the week it is very easy to pretend that you are Robinson Crusoe having the whole beach for yourself.

Le Galion Beach

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