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Grande Saline Beach

Anse de Grande Saline, St. Barthelemy
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Type: Beaches, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Sunbathing, Swimming, Birdwatching
Traveler Description: Have been to Saline Beach many times. When the wind is calm, it's great. When it's windy, the water can be very rough and sand will beat you up. No... more »
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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

No shops, no bars, no music, no stores, no huts, no nothing. Just the most beautiful, clean, peacefully serene beach you've ever visited. Secluded, short, and amazingly picturesque.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Parking is not as close as Gouverneur Beach so you have a bit of a walk over somewhat rough terrain. It is not bad, but just don't be surprised by it. Those carrying coolers might have a tough time here vs Gouverneur. We had umbrella and chairs in carry sacks and had no problem. The beach is wide and the... More

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Miami, Florida
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71 reviews 71 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

It was a discovery... there is a sulfur water lagoon were you park and it was not very pleasant smell. We were about to leave, but we said if there are so many cars it must be for a reason! and we were right! Its a short walk and you get to this warm water, flour sand beach, for me... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Just returned from week in St Barts. Saline beach is incredible. Very few people and NO buildings, hotels, etc. One of the most beautiful beaches ever seen!

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westchester county, NY
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

One of our favorites on the island....completely removed from any commerce it's just a lovely stretch of sand and surf. I will say that the nude bathers weren't really segregated to certain sections of the beach as others have noted, but were fairly well sprinkled throughout the beach except near the entrance. I think that is is inaccurate to describe... More

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Dunedin, Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

The trek on a very hot day was long and rugged to reach a very average beach. The shore and water access were steep and the water a bit rough. While we understand that nude beaches are common here, we were uncomfortable because of some of the open flaunting of those so inclined and by the open display of intimate... More

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cleveland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

This was our favorite beach during our 10 day stay. Plenty of parking but a bit of a rocky hike over a dune. Beach is very wide. To the extreme left is a nude section in a seperate cove. To the extreme right is a nude section preferred by men. A very nice mix of surf and calm. Easy beach... More

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Little Rock
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Took picnic lunches we picked up in St. Jean and enjoyed several days at Saline Beach. Beautiful and unspoiled!

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Houston, Texas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

This is a very beautiful beach in St. Barts! I read a lot about it and it is all true. It is very romantic and secluded. It is a hike to get to it but definitely worth the trek.

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falmouth ma
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

One of the nices beaches in the world! On the left end is the snorkel area, on the right the nude area. Thought you should know!

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