Yellow Beach

St-Martin & Sint Maarten


After splashing around Ilet Pinel's crystalline waters and working hard on your tan, Yellow Beach's burgers, pizza and special tot-geared tummy pleasers will go a long way toward restoring energies. Handsome staff also deliver cold Caribs and frozen daiquiris straight to your sun lounger (€20 for two, including umbrella).


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Nearby St-Martin & Sint Maarten attractions

1. Îlet Pinel

0.04 MILES

This petite offshore islet is fab for a sun-soaked afternoon. Refreshingly undeveloped (it’s part of the Reserve Naturelle Saint Martin or St-Martin…

2. Petites Cayes

1.52 MILES

One of the island’s top hidden beaches, Petites Cayes is accessible via the Sentier des Froussards (Froussards Trail), a narrow, steep and rocky trail…

3. Anse Marcel

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4. Loterie Farm

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5. Happy Bay

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6. Friar's Bay Beach

3.95 MILES

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7. Musée de Saint Martin

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8. Fort Louis

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