The true wealth of the island of St Barths lies in its natural attributes, its coral reefs, beaches and its extremely varied fauna and flora,however…
The true wealth of the island of St Barths lies in its natural attributes, its coral reefs, beaches and its extremely varied fauna and flora,however . This is a mecca for divers. The underwater life in the waters of St. Barth is a truly a sight to behold, from the schools of silver fishes coming straight out if a Cousteau documentary the colorful parrot fishes, the gentle approachable green turtles, to the more ominuos looking sea creatures like moray eels, stingrays ,barracudas ,nurse sharks,lobsters and spindly crabs. Dolphins are not a rare sight around St Barth and Spotting whales playing around has became a regular sight for frequent visitors and locals from March to May.
St Barth is a wonderland for a water sports enthusiasts. The beaches of St Jean and Lorient offer some of the calmest waters for beginner surfers. Intermediate and Advanced surfers as well as body surfers may prefer the waves of Anse des Cayes ,Saline, Flamands and Toiny. Snorkling spots abound in a large number around St Barth, the best are Petite Anse de Marigot . Scuba diving lessons,equiment and trips are offered by diving schools from Gustavia. Water-skiing is available but jet skis are required to keep away from the beaches for safetly and noise considérations. Gentle winds can make sailing especially pleasent on the waters of St Jean Public and Colombier.
There are several great beaches to go surfing or bodyboarding on St Barts. You can rent gear by the day or week at Hookipa surf shop in Lorient, and walk across the street to Lorient beach and find some decent waves.
Grand cul de Sac is the place for kitesurfing.
Exploring the variety of snorkeling and diving spots is an extremely gratifying experience. Colombier Beach, Petit de Anse, and Lorient Beach are three of the best places to explore offshore. Sea turtles, barracudas, parrot fish, and tons of coral are the reward when enjoying these two famous St Barts tourist attractions.
The surrounding waters a wonderful for diving and there are several very good local dive shops and tours.
St. Barts offers many opportunities to work up an appetite, from of course water sports to a all range of other activities:deep sea fishing,tennis ,kitesurfing,surf and windsurfing, jet ski ,horse riding,hiking , walleyball ,all sport …
Sailing
Several rental agencies and a few private boat-owners offer you outings with a crew, for a day or a half-day or more. You may also charter a sailing boat just for a sunset cruise. If the weather is agreeable, choose to tour around the island, or anchor in the quiet bays of Fourchue or Colombier. Take the time to snorkle with the equipment you’ll find onboard, and admire the multicolored fauna. Then, bathe in the sun while the boat is gently rocking, sip a ti’punch on ice, and enjoy a gourmet lunch…