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Friar’s Bay beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 40 beaches in the Country of Sint Maarten region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Geheime Strand, which has a rating of 8.9.
Friar’s Bay beach is located in Country of Sint Maarten within Lower Prince's Quarter, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the St.Martin island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Simpson Bay 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lower Prince's Quarter 6.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lower Prince's Quarter 5.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Lower Prince's Quarter 6.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lower Prince's Quarter 7.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Simpson Bay 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Simpson Bay 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Dawn Beach 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Dawn Beach 3.5 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Bright shell sand
Dawn Beach 6.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Simpson Bay 0.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Simpson Bay 0.8 km
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The coastline of Friar’s Bay beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Friar’s Bay beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Friar’s Bay beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Friar’s Bay beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Friar’s Bay beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kali's Bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 669 places to stay in the Friar’s Bay beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Friar’s Bay beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Friar’s Bay beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 3 attractions near Friar’s Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Friar's Bay Beach located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Friar’s Bay beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Friar’s Bay beach (St.Martin island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Friar’s Bay beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Simpson Bay 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Simpson Bay 5.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Dawn Beach 26.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Dawn Beach 27.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Dawn Beach 24.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Philipsburg 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Simpson Bay 4.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Dawn Beach 27.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Philipsburg 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Simpson Bay 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Dawn Beach 20.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Simpson Bay 6.2 km
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