Shell Beach, Saint-Barthélemy

The Caribbean has always been associated with amazing scenery and incredibly beautiful beaches. One of the most magical places of the planet - Shell Beach - is located on the island of St. Bartholomew. As you can guess from the name, the main feature of this picturesque beach is that it’s rich in shells of different colors. This coast became shelly because of strong currents and storms, which for hundreds of years shaped the landscape of the coastline.

Each hurricane brings a huge new portion of shells on the coast of the island of St. Bartholomew. So, guests of the unique beach don’t feel lack of souvenirs. The only thing worth remembering is a necessity to have a footwear with you. Without it, a walk on the beach is not only uncomfortable, but also quite dangerous. Fairly large and sharp shells at the coast may harm the feet.

The length of the unique beach is about 1 000 meters. Hikers and those who like to relax in secluded atmosphere like the place. Despite the fact that the Shell Beach is known to thousands of travelers and enjoys great popularity among them, it doesn’t feature traditional touristic infrastructure. For many years, it has being able to keep the natural beauty. That’s best place for those who have long wanted to look for beautiful shells at the coast. Next - Anse Source d Argent