Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 502

5 Desirable St. Barths
Neighbourhoods
Lorient
Lorient is one of the oldest neighborhoods on
the island, and according to certain sources, the
cradle of its Catholicism. The church, destroyed
several times by hurricanes, looks out over the
picturesque cemetery near the beach, and also
hosts concerts during the St Barth Music Festival
in January. The beach is popular with families, as
well numerous surfers who consider this one of
the best spots to hang ten on the island.
Colombier
Saint-Jean
Saint Barthélemy’s touristic hot spot, St Jean
has two superb beaches lined with restaurants,
hotels, and beaches. Nature lovers can spot
numerous species of marine birds as well as
various flora and fauna around the salt pond.
From the top of the “Col de la Tourmente,” there
is a great view of the airport and its spectacular
landings.
Anse des Cayes
A popular spot for surfers who love the
An exceptional panorama unfolds in front of the strong waves, this neighborhood has a varied
lookout point encompassing the northeast coast landscape, from gnarled rock and irregular
of the island, the outlying islands,
coastlines that evoke the island’s tumultuous
and the sea. Further to the west, on a clear day
geological past. Enjoy the natural scent of the
you can see St. Martin. Access to the beach in
sea spray and tropical flowers while walking
Colombier is only by boat or via a
through the neighborhood.
footpath. A very pleasant hike!
Grand Fond
This neighborhood is the most
dramatic on the island. One side
features a craggy, undeveloped
coastline with stiff breezes and
waves that crash against the
rocks in a mist of ocean spray.
The other side comprises a
peaceful hillside area with houses
nestled in tropical gardens.