Orient Bay is a coastal commune and the beach of the same name, located near the Atlantic Ocean on the territory of Saint Martin Island and belonging to the overseas possessions of France. It is 4 km from Quartier D’Orleans and 9.5 km from Colombier.
Thanks to the Atlantic coastline, covered with fine white sand, Orient Bay is in demand among beach lovers. The waters of a small bay, where the resort is located, is well warmed, which creates excellent conditions for vacationers with children.
Fans of extreme tourism will have a chance to diversify their vacation surfing, kiting and windsurfing, as well as snorkeling and diving. Fishing in the open ocean, bicycling, paragliding and golf are no less popular in the town.
The unspoiled nature of the countryside attracts thousands of eco-tourists to Orient Bay every year. The resort organizes exotic tours around the island, often including visits to Seaside Nature Park, Kim Sha Beach and Paradise Peak.
There are no curious historical and architectural monuments in the area of the town. Fans of excursion tourism and their fellow travelers will have the opportunity to get acquainted with such island attractions as Tropismes Gallery, Saint Maarten Museum, Fort Louis and Saint Martin of Tours Church.
For the urban entertainment enthusiast, we recommend visiting Simpson Bay and the local Hollywood Casino, as well as Philipsburg, home to the Saint Maarten Zoo. Shoppers on a trip should go shopping at Blue Mall Saint Maarten, Saint Rose Shopping Mall and Shopper’s Haven.
For authentic island cuisine and seafood delicacies, gastronomic lovers can enjoy Astrolabe, La Table d’Antoine and Orange Fever.
A trip to Orient Bay will give event tourism enthusiasts a chance to see how locals celebrate public holidays, as well as one of St. Maarten’s best festivals, the Grand Case Festival.
The Alamanda Resort offers a wellness center for health tourism enthusiasts.