Probably St Martin’s most famous beach, Orient is an easy cab ride from the cruise port, so we felt obligated to check it out – even though we were afraid it would be too crowded and touristy.
We were right – Orient beach is very crowded when the ships are in port. It’s a watersports enthusiast’s paradise, with sailboats, waverunners, parasailing, windsurfing & even kite surfing available for hire.
It’s almost always very windy here, making the waves very rough (or “gnarly”, as the kids called it). The winds do keep it from getting too hot, which makes it a pretty good beach for sunbathing.
The entire beach is laid out as a series of restaurant/bars, each with their own chairs & umbrellas available for rent. One end of the beach is clothing-optional (if you’re looking for a weiner roast), and as with all the beaches on the French side, you’ll encounter a few topless women here and there.
If you aren’t into watersports, this is probably not the beach for you. Once was enough for us.
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