Plage de Grand Cul-de-Sac

St-Barthélemy


Count the shades of blue and turquoise while chilling on the gleaming sands of this dreamy lagoon, where you can wade through knee- or thigh-deep water pretty much all the way to a protective reef (snorkeling spot!), making it an ideal spot for families with small children. Sea-turtle sightings are pretty much guaranteed on the cove's western end in front of the Sereno hotel.


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