Saint Martin walking route: Maho Beach to Pic Paradis
Explore Saint Martin's dual Caribbean identity across 10 key locations spanning both the French and Dutch sides. The route connects iconic beaches like Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach with cultural landmarks including Marigot, Philipsburg, and Pic Paradis, while also featuring nearby island destinations Prickly Pear Island and Anguilla's Crocus Bay.
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- Places
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- Saint Martin – French and Dutch Island
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- Crocus Bay
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- 10
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Stops on this route
- Saint Martin – French and Dutch Island
- Maho Beach – Most Famous Beach — Renowned beach where low-flying aircraft pass overhead during landing, creating thrilling photo opportunities and making it a major tourist attraction.
- Mullet Bay Beach — Personal favorite beach on Dutch side of Saint Martin
- Marigot – French Capital
- Anse Marcel Beach — Picturesque cove with calm turquoise waters and white sand, ideal for swimming and relaxation away from crowded tourist areas.
- Gustavia – Fortified Harbor Town — Historic port town with 18th-century fortifications, upscale shops, and a scenic harbor serving as the main gateway to nearby island of St. Barts.
- Philipsburg — Capital of Dutch Sint Maarten side; natural harbor of Great Bay
- Pic Paradis — Highest point on Saint Martin, located on French side; panoramic views of surrounding islands
- Prickly Pear Island — Pristine uninhabited bounty island; first stop of Anguilla day trip from Saint Martin
- Crocus Bay — Bay on Anguilla offering lunch stop during island exploration
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Rent a car to explore Saint Martin as public transportation is limited and walking through mountains is not practical
- Timing
- You can see the entire island of Saint Martin in 4 days
- Tip
- Visit Harold Jack's Viewpoint to see panoramic views of Cay Bay, Great Bay, Great Salt Pond, and Pond Island
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- Maho Beach is famous for planes landing almost touching the beach just outside the airport
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- Mullet Bay Beach is ideal for relaxation and snorkeling with sea turtles year-round, with peak nesting season April to November
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- Hike to Pic Paradis (Paradise Peak), the highest point on Saint Martin's French side, for views of neighboring islands including St Barts, Anguilla, Saba, and Virgin Islands
- Tip
- Visit Anse Marcel beach on the northern French side for amazing views, though drive through mountains to reach it
- Transport
- Book day trips to Anguilla by boat from Saint Martin, with providers like Boomerang offering visits to multiple islands in one day
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- Snorkel at Prickly Pear island to see sea turtles, fish, and coral reefs
- Tip
- Little Bay in Anguilla offers some of the best snorkeling with sea turtles, stingrays, and remora fish
- Where to stay
- Stay on the east side of Saint Martin near Oyster Bay for views and convenient access to both French and Dutch sides
Video on this route
SAINT MARTIN: This is Caribbean PARADISE With Trips to ANGUILLA & ST BARTS