Lover's Beach St. Maarten: How to get there

St. Maarten is a very popular vacation destination in the Caribbean. An off the beaten path thing to do for couples is the elusive Lover's Beach. It is described as the smallest beach on the island, only big enough for two people, hence the name Lover's Beach! A few travel blogs offered directions we found to be a little shifty once we arrived to the area, luckily for us we ran into a local who was familiar with the path to the secluded beach. I wanted to make the search for the beach easier for others so here are some map directions with pictures that will help!

Many articles will say the beach is located in Friar's Bay, but it is actually in Anse des Peres Bay. However, you will take the roads into Friar's Bay to reach the area. Set your navigation directions to take you to Rue de Friar's Bay road, this paved road will end at the Ravine but a small dirt road will continue straight do not go straight turn left. There is no sign indicating the name of this street. Continue on this street until you reach a residential dirt road, turn right.  Just before you reach the residential dirt road you will pass a road to a construction site (shown as the loop road on map) which you may believe is the way to go, it is not (we made that mistake) you can not access the gate.

 



 

When you reach the end of the residential dirt road there is enough area to park a small car, scooter or four wheeler. You will see a rusted metal gate just to the left. Go through the gate onto the dirt path. the path will split either path will get you to the beach the path to the left is just a little safer as the path to the right is along the rocky cliffs edge.

 

 



 

This is the view you will see at the top of the cliffs, shot with my GoPro.

 

The cliffs to access the beach are flat and you can look right down at lover's beach. The cliffs are easy to climb down, a few large steps and you're at the bottom. When you reach the bottom don't be afraid to jump right in the water is only waist deep! I can be reached for questions on my blog email listed on the site!

 

Enjoy!

 

 P.S. You should wear swimming shoes to protect your feet from sea urchin.