If you want a break from the crazy crowds of nearby Orient Beach, this is a great escape. It is a very protected shallow beach, wonderful for families. There is one restaurant providing food and beverages that also rents beach chairs/umbrellas. It's the perfect beach for beginning windsurfers since it is shallow enough that when you fall you can still... More

No surprises here. The beach, with a long stretch of shallow water, is great for kids and families. Lots of small fish and minnows in the shallow water for the kids to chase, and the swimming decks are well positioned and a lot of fun. Staff at the local beach bar/restaurant were extremely friendly and helpful.

We ported at 0730 on the Allure and took a water cab to Phillipsburg but we should have just taken the taxi straight to Le Galion. After a little store browsing, we got a cab from the town. It cost $32 for cab to Le Galion, and the driver was very nice. Overall, it was a very nice beach that... More

My family and I arrived to St. Martin on a cruise ship. After seeing the crowded beaches of St. Thomas, I did some research with the local in St. Martin to try to find a beach with some solitude. Several locals recommended Le Galion. We took the taxi from the main port in Phillipsburg. The ride was a reasonable $42... More

This beach was a favorite. The water is calm and warm and the bay is shallow, allowing you to walk out quite a distance. The shore is also extensive, and easy to walk. There are trees offering shade, volleyball nets, and water sport areas.

We took a large family group to this beach. The water was much calmer than most beaches. It was shallow enough for the kids to play without me being right at their side, though I always had an eye on them. They had a bar/restaurant which sold snacks and drinks. It also had a bathroom you could use if needed.... More

Galion Beach is fairly crowded but a good place for families. The water is shallow & very safe. Chairs cost €5 & umbrellas €5 for the day. Food is available at the beach bar but you have to eat there (no take-away). A 'beach boy' sets up chairs & umbrellas & will bring drinks to you. Great margheritas! Big plus:... More

a very gentle beach with calm waters for swimming , beach chairs and umbrella and beach resturant reasonably priced, lots of shade as well from palm trees etc. wind surfing and kite flying main attraction out in the bay provide easy entertainment, local shops provide teaching and rentals, snorkling better past the first low water area, but watch for current... More

After spending several days at Orient Beach with some wave action we decided to find a beach with calm waters but not too far from our villa. Just around the bend we found Le Galion Beach. It was beautiful, calm, and very clean. It is a great bay for kids. It stays shallow all the way out. And on the... More