Baie Rouge / Red Bay

As you leave Nettlé Bay and enter Terres Basses, the sand takes on a reddish tone at sunset, hence the name of this beach. Red Bay, bordered on the east by majestic ocher cliffs flanked at the top by beautiful villas, is undoubtedly one of the prettiest and most popular beaches on the island. Red Bay is very popular with St. Martin locals and families on weekends. Yet, because of its size, the beach is never crowded. It has lovely small areas with sandy rocks where you can spread out your towel and chill out. At Red Bay, you can also check out the stairs created by artists from the Wall Art St. Martin Association, a group of artists who decorate the island with their brushes. The beach in Terres Basses has a parking lot, which makes it easy to find from the road.