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Tourist town
Marigot is the capital and largest town of the French part of Saint Martin and a popular destination for excursions and accommodation. Marigot is dominated by the hill with Fort Louis. Public ferries to the islands of Saint Barthelemy and Anguilla depart from the local port. [btn "Choose cheap accommodation in Marigot" https://www.booking.com/city/mf/marigot.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-marigot] Sights and attractions The most…
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The capital of the Dutch part lies on a narrow isthmus separating the sea from the salt lake and is the centre of tourism on the island thanks to the port of the large cruise ships. [btn "Choose cheap accommodation in Philipsburg" https://www.booking.com/city/sx/philipsburg.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-philipsburg] Locals often shorten the town's name to "Ph'burg" or "P-burg". Philipsburg is made up of two main parallel streets…
Read moreSandy beach, Tourist town
Simpson Bay is the most popular place for long-term stays in the Dutch part of St. Martin. Simpson Bay is an easily accessible location from both the airport and Philipsburg. It has several luxury resorts, two long beaches and cheaper apartments. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-mullet-bay] Beaches, swimming and entertainment The town is…
Read moreMountain, Cable car, Amusement park
The highest hill in the Dutch part of the island rises to a height of 340 metres and, unlike the highest mountain on the island, Pic Paradis, there is a cable car to the top. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-sentry-hill] In fact, however, the highest point of Dutch St. Martin lies on the border with France (about 365 metres), but the peak of…
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In 2015, enthusiast and amateur ornithologist George Parrote opened his large bird aviary, originally built for his own pleasure, to the public. Today, the small parrot zoo is one of the leading attractions on the entire island of Sint Maarten. [btn "Book a beachfront hotel at a discount on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-parotte] What will you see in the aviary? At first glance, the…
Read moreAmusement park
An interesting theme park connected to a private nature reserve is located in green meadows and dense jungle north of the French town of Marigot. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Saint Martin" https://www.booking.com/country/sx.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sv-martin-loterie] Enjoy adrenaline-fuelled fun, nightly parties and pleasant walks or sitting in the restaurant. What to experience at Loterie Farm? The farm will offer a wide variety of…
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