Anse de Grande Saline
Anse de Grande Saline
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Watch out prudes, this beach is not for the shy: nude sunbathing is the norm at this beach.
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Chris M
Hopewell, NJ79 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Do not be deterred by some of the reviews indicating a difficult walk. It is not the case. It’s an easy 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot to the beach. Once there, it is probably the most beautiful beach on the island. Perfect sand and water. Not a single building in site. We visited in October and the waves were medium sized, good for body surfing.
As indicated throughout the reviews, there are no facilities here. Nor is there really any shade. So come prepared
As indicated throughout the reviews, there are no facilities here. Nor is there really any shade. So come prepared
Written 12 October 2023
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Anthony0219
North Caldwell, NJ49 contributions
Mar 2023
It's out favorite beach by far in SBH .. it's natural beauty is mesmerizing . pack a lunch and drinks and your own chairs & towels. .. you wont regret going .
Written 14 March 2023
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bolts
Austin, TX346 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Beautiful beach but our least favorite on the island. The waves are strong, no real shade from trees to hide from and nothing to see snorkelling.
We preferred St Jean and Columbier by far.
Parking is plentiful compared to other beaches.
We preferred St Jean and Columbier by far.
Parking is plentiful compared to other beaches.
Written 18 May 2022
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HappyTraveler1957
Wellesley, MA686 contributions
Feb 2022
A short walk from the parking lot, Saline is a lovely beach. Nice swimming and sunning. Wide sandy beach area.
Written 22 February 2022
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edwinking
Italy237 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
This is a white sand beach, beautiful view, miles long, the biggest credit is less peoples.
You need to walk from the carpark about 10 minute, walk on the small sand dune up and down. Worth it. Remember to bring your parasol.
You need to walk from the carpark about 10 minute, walk on the small sand dune up and down. Worth it. Remember to bring your parasol.
Written 15 January 2022
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Stephanie P
Jefferson City, MO759 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
We like this beach a little better than Governour. The sand is a little more flat for walking, and the beach is a little longer. The water temperature in early December was refreshing. There is a short uphill hike from the parking lot to get to the beach.
Written 28 December 2021
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John
Florida124 contributions
Nov 2021
Beautiful beach. Longer than Gouverneur but more difficult to get on. You have a decent walk from the parking lot and midway you need to climb up rocks and stones. If you have trouble with rocky hills this may not be the place. Definitely need shoes as it is difficult in flip flops.
Once on the beach, it is beautiful with nice warm water. The beach is long enough for walking. With dunes behind you and mountains on both sides, the beach is completely secluded. This allows it to be a perfectly comfortable place to be topless (common on St. Barts) or fully nude without many onlookers. Clothing optional is towards either end of the beach. The day we were there, there may have been 30 people on the entire beach.
Since it was further from our villa and more difficult to get on, we only spent one day at Saline, but one of the best beaches on the island of St. Barts. Like Gouverneur, there are no facilities or services. You need to bring your own chairs, umbrella, food, and beverages.
Saline and Governeur are the two best beaches on St. Barts
Worth the visit!
Would have been 5 stars if not for the access to the beach.
Once on the beach, it is beautiful with nice warm water. The beach is long enough for walking. With dunes behind you and mountains on both sides, the beach is completely secluded. This allows it to be a perfectly comfortable place to be topless (common on St. Barts) or fully nude without many onlookers. Clothing optional is towards either end of the beach. The day we were there, there may have been 30 people on the entire beach.
Since it was further from our villa and more difficult to get on, we only spent one day at Saline, but one of the best beaches on the island of St. Barts. Like Gouverneur, there are no facilities or services. You need to bring your own chairs, umbrella, food, and beverages.
Saline and Governeur are the two best beaches on St. Barts
Worth the visit!
Would have been 5 stars if not for the access to the beach.
Written 5 December 2021
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Stella K
United States5 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Anse de Grande Saline is a wonderful beach. With dunes behind you and mountains on both sides, the beach is completely secluded. This seclusion allows it to be a perfectly comfortable place to be topless or fully nude without many onlookers. While popular, I've never seen it too crowded. There are no businesses on the beach, so you must bring in all of your own food, drinks, and shade.
Written 27 January 2021
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T L
Toronto, Canada28 contributions
Feb 2020
Its about a 15 min hike to the beach from the parking lot. Its not too busy but the water can be a little rough depending on the day.
Written 17 January 2021
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IcedMacchiato
New Jersey140 contributions
Mar 2020
After visiting St. Jean, Flamands, Lorient, and Govenuer I decided Saline was my favorite beach on St. Bart’s (Gov was second fav). No facilities and a nice calm ambiance. Pack a bag of stuff and take it with you. No beach bars or restaurants walkable so it’s best to pack a little picnic. It’s a nice long strand of beach to walk and was never too crowded. The walk uphill then downhill from the parking lot is a nice little exercise and helps give the beach a somewhat remote feel. If in St. Bart’s it’s a great beach to spend a quiet peaceful afternoon and just watch the waves and hills.
Written 22 March 2020
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KDG2098
Lunenburg MA151 contributions
Good evening, my wife and I are very interested in our first visit to the Caribbean, while we have been to Bermuda and Asia many times, this would be our first visit to the Islands. We are extremely interested in your help to set up a perfect match. We love nudism but also enjoy dressing formally on occasion. First, if you do not mind, some questions:
1. How close are you to the beach, it does not seem like you are directly on the water?
2. How difficult is it to travel to your location, do you know if there is any direct flights from Boston?
3. What is the shopping like in the area, can we walk there?
4. We would be traveling with arrival on 30/July, departure on the 5th/Aug, depending on things, we might consider making the departure on the 6th?
5. Could you tell us what units might be available for these dates, and what is the rate for each, considering two adults? Please specify in US$.
6. What is the cost to rent a car for a few days, we probably would not want one for the entire stay?
7. What would you require for a deposit and when would balance be due?
8. We know this is clothing optional, and have been AANR members for years, so understand the proper use of cameras, but my wife is into photography and loves pictures, using common sense, and care about taking pictures, is this a problem at your location?
9. What is the best process for doing reservations?
10. What is in the local area to see, with or without clothing?
Anything else you can forward us would be very much appreciated and assist us in our planning.
Sincerely,
pierrot03220
Thonon-les-Bains, France4 contributions
Hello To bathe naked go only to the beach of Grande Salines near Lorient st barth my wife being West Indian and refusing to remove her swimsuit it is the perfect 80% textile beach but we could my wife in a swimsuit and me naked to walk along the beach without any problem with textiles because everyone is kind and respectful of others more than naturists who do not accept my wife in a swimsuit one day my wife told me today you were all alone naked in the middle of the others in swimsuits and nobody was shocked beautiful lesson of respect and cohabitation
lovetosnorkel1
Philadelphia, PA152 contributions
Hello,
We have been to St. Martin four times LOL and love it and going back in July.
Question - what day trip to you take to St. Barths? Can you recommend anyone that sails over there?
Did they take you snorkeling anyplace?
Trying to decide if we want to stay on St. Barths for a few days or just do a day sail.
Any info would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Karen M
Italy15 contributions
I would totally go and stay in St Barth's for a few days. It's magical. So relaxed.
We stayed at the Saint Christopher Hotel and loved it. You should rent a vehicle when you are there so you can get around the island. The Saline Beach was our favorite.
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know.
Cheers,
Karen
Charles M
Boston, MA18 contributions
I am a long time (April) visitor to St Barts. (20+ years) This April Saline Beach was virtually unusable and Governor's beach was also in rough shape because of immense amounts of seaweed. We have never previously encountered this problem. Does the island have any plan to remove the seaweed or is the plan to let nature take its course?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anse de Grande Saline
- Hotels near Anse de Grande Saline:
- (0.95 km) Salines Garden Cottages
- (0.58 km) Fleur de Lune
- (1.90 km) Hotel Le Village St Barth
- (0.64 km) Villa PARADISE, 700m away from the beach, private pool, breakfast included
- (0.64 km) Dream vacation in St Barth, at ecolodge FREEDOM, steaps away from the beach
- Restaurants near Anse de Grande Saline:
- (0.43 km) L' Esprit
- (0.36 km) Grain De Sel
- (1.07 km) Le Tamarin
- (3.30 km) Beach House St. Barth
- (2.98 km) Orega