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Cupecoy Bay / Beach: Traveler Reviews

St Maarten-St Martin
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Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing
Owner description: If you're looking for a beach that's quiet but not totally secluded, Cupecoy is a good choice. Its white sands are backed by low sandstone cliffs that... more » Owner description: If you're looking for a beach that's quiet but not totally secluded, Cupecoy is a good choice. Its white sands are backed by low sandstone cliffs that have been eroded in such a way that they provide a run of small semiprivate coves. « less
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Kernersville, North Carolina
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“Crashing Waves At Cupecoy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Stopped at the "baby" part of this beach because we were staying close by in Maho...and there was NO ONE on the beach! Great place to watch a sunset without a crowd of folks at one of the usual places.

The beach is always a question mark because of the changing sands: sometimes there, sometimes not. There was enough sand this trip to actually climb out on the rock croppings under Ocean Club Villas and get some great shots of the crashing waves!

Visited July 2012
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New York City, New York
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“Not For The Clothed Bather”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013 via mobile

We ventured from Orient Bay where we had no problem with the clothing optional bathing to seek out a quiet, interesting beach our friends visited on their Honeymoon years ago. But it was very disappointing. All the land has been cleared leaving no trees. There is a staircase taking you to a very small beach where almost everyone is naked. And not good naked if you know what I mean. There are a few chairs to rent that are inches apart and no food, drink, or toilet facilities. We departed quickly and found Mullet Bay Beach to be just wonderfull. Take my advise, head to Mullet Bay first.

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London, Ontario
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“Great Beach across from the Blue Mall”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

I really liked this beach, very comfortable beach with great sun. I would return to this beach. Be aware though, that depending on the tides, there may not be a beach when you arrive. Both times I went, there was a beach area to sit, and it was very nice. This is a clothing optional beach. First set of stairs is primarily open to everyone, the second set of stairs to the beach is primarily for the LGBT community.

Visited January 2013
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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“Quiet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

We stayed in one of the condos on Cupecoy Bay. The cliffs and rockier sand aren't conducive to laying out here on a blanket. When the tide comes in, the beach disappears in some places as well. It is beautiful to go and see, though. We saw many iguanas basking on the rocks on the cliffs and this is a pretty nice area - we always felt safe walking around near the Atlantis Casino and the restaurants nearby.

Visited January 2013
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Brooklyn, New York
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“Amazing view!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

Its off a dirt word can easily be passed (I did). The waves are rougher here than the other beaches but it is def worth a visit .The rocks were rough on my feet and there are rocks in the water you need to watch out for. It wasnt croweded at all but clothing was optional.

There are also caves and the view from the cliff is amazing this is my favorite beach in St. Martin.

Visited October 2012
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