St.Bart Island in France

This arid, volcanic rock of just eight square miles is home to an eclectic mix of iguanas, night-blooming cactus, and fabulous beaches as well as luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and celebrities… Peopled primarily by descendents of the original French settlers and transplanted Europeans, this is an island with a strong, independent personality. Through the vagaries of its history it became a duty-free port and more recently liberated itself from the administrative yoke of Guadeloupe. It is certainly the most unusual of the French West Indies islands.

Famous Cities of St. Bart Isand

In Gustavia, the charm of a town with Scandinavian accents blends with the effervescence of a duty-free port with tax-free shopping. The neighborhood of Saint Jean is the most developed and touristic outside of Gustavia. The bay of Saint Jean embraces the airport as well as two large beaches with white sand that carpets the floor of this beautiful bay

 

 

Weather Forcast at St. Bart Island

There are two varieties of weather that result from St. Barts' location on the surface of the planet: the usual stuff and hurricanes.

Most of the year, puffy white clouds parade through a clear blue sky, and warm balmy breezes gently ruffle hair and sway palm fronds. It's a T-shirt, shorts and sandals kind of weather, interrupted now and then by a brief tropical shower.

From July to November, however, this halcyon state of affairs may be interrupted by a revolving tropical storm, which, in its mature form, is known as a hurricane.

It's as if all the bad weather we've been spared during the rest of the year has been packed together into one package, to be savored all at once.

Activities at St.Barts Island

land sports

St. Barthélemy (St. Barts, St. Barth) offers a wide variety of sporting activities including volleyball, fencing, squash, archery, yoga and martial arts. The size and topography of St. Barth make a golf course impossible but tennis enthusiasts can make reservations at various courts on the island.

Hiking is a popular activity in St. Barts with trails from Flamands to Colombier and from Marigot to Vitet. The local Tourist Office can provide travelers with maps and suggestions. Horseback riding is another possibility, with two hour excursions available mornings and afternoons.

Several St. Barts fitness centers offer daily or weekly rates for visitors, and numerous day spas are available to pamper guests after a day of sun and activity.

Water sports

St. Barts is a wonderland for water sports enthusiasts. The beaches of St. Jean and Lorient offer some of the calmest waters for children and swimming. Body surfers may prefer the waves of Anse des Cayes, Saline or Flamands. Gentle winds can make Sunfish sailing especially pleasant on the waters of St. Jean, Grand Cul-de-Sac, Public and Colombier.

The windsurfing conditions are often ideal at Grand Cul-de-Sac, St. Jean and Lorient. For board surfers, Pointe Milou (near the Hotel Christopher), Toiny and Anse des Lézards may provide excellent conditions.

 St. Barts scuba diving lessons, equipment and trips are offered by services in Gustavia and St. Jean. Snorkeling opportunities abound, with gear available at various shops around the island. Water-skiing and jet skis are available, along with the amazing new "flyboard" sport. Jet skis are required to keep away from the beaches for safety and noise considerations.

The seemingly endless list of other St. Barths water sports opportunities includes kayaking, kite surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and wake boarding. Visitors can even can don a helmet with an air line and take a walk underwater!