White sand
A wild feel.
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Saline Beach, «Anse de Grande Saline», is a sandy beach on the south coast of Saint Barthélemy, about 3.3 km in a straight line east of Gustavia. It is one of the island's best-known and most beautiful beaches, with a wild feel far from buildings. It takes its name from the old salt ponds behind it, where salt was once harvested, and a salt lake visited by birds still lies there. Visitors reach the beach by walking over low dunes covered in coastal plants, as there are no buildings on the sand itself. The beach stretches in soft white sand between two green hills, with clear turquoise water in front where waves sometimes break. There is almost no shade and no facilities, so visitors bring their own umbrellas and water. The beach is public and free. Bring water, sun cream and shade; waves can be strong on some days, so swim with care, and the car park is close to the dunes.
A wild feel.
The way in.
Behind the beach.
Grand Saline, St. Barthélemy
Hardly any, so bring an umbrella.
No, bring your own water.