The Best Nude Beach In The Caribbean
Written: Oct 31 '00 (Updated Dec 24 '00)
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Pros: Nudity allowed, Lots of water activities available.
Cons: Expensive to rent water sports items such as Jet-skis
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| Canfield's Full Review: St. Martin Island |
The Orient Beach on the French side of St. Martin is not the only nude beach located on this island however it is probably the most well known nude beach in the Caribbean.
The beach is located on the south side of Orient Bay. Nearby you will also find the “Club Orient” hotel where you can rent rooms. At the Orient beach you will find that it is split into two sections including a “regular” section and a “clothing optional” section of the beach. You will regularly see nude people in both sections even though they are mainly on the “clothing optional” section. So if nudity offends you then I highly recommend that you stay away from this beach.
The average temperature of St. Martin ranges from an average high of 83-88 degrees with an average low of 75-80 degrees. An excellent chart with temperature information on St. Martin can be found at www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/wstmartn.htm
The beach also boasts a wide variety of activities other than swimming and tanning. You will be able to take wind surfing lessons, rent Jet-skis, go snorkeling and also get a chance to go Para-sailing.You will also be able to buy purchase items at one of the shops located on the beach. There are bars located on the beach but please make sure you do not drink and drive a Jet-ski. I had a member of our party from the cruise ship who injured herself while buzzing on alcohol and riding the Wave Runner. She narrowly escaped major harm to herself. Ride the Jet-skis when you first get there then have a few drinks if you like. I can laugh about the incident now but if she would of injured herself or somebody else there would not be anything to laugh at.
There is not much shade at the beach however you can rent chairs with oversized umbrellas attached.
I arrived in St. Martin on the “Grand Princess” cruise ship and took a taxi to the Orient beach after a tour of the island. It was during the month of may. It was a very warm day especially for someone who had just left Idaho. I arrived at this beach after a suggestion from my taxi driver. I am very glad I took his advice. I love this beach. I liked the care free attitudes of the visitors to the beach. Everyone seemed to be having fun. I enjoyed watching the para-sailing as much as the people. I did not GAWK. Gawking is not allowed. You can be sneaky though…Hey, c’mon, everyone is looking. Just don’t plan on taking pictures of the nudists.
When I get a chance to go back to St. Martin I would definitely plan for a longer trip. The island of St. Martin has a lot to offer besides just nude beaches and definitely deserves to be looked at as a possible destination for anyone who is planning a trip to the Caribbean.
At the Club Orient Hotel you will find changing rooms.I do wonder though as to why there are change rooms at a NUDE beach? Hmmm….well not everyone is nude but it still makes me wonder.
Recommended:
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Canfield
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Member: Daniel Canfield
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
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