Sandy Ground, Saint Martin Explained

Official Name:Sandy Ground
Native Name:Sol Sableux
Pushpin Map:Saint-Martin
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:France
Subdivision Type1:Overseas collectivity
Subdivision Name1:Saint Martin
Coordinates:18.0589°N -63.0969°W

Sandy Ground (French: Sol Sableux) is a coastal community on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Saint Maarten.

Sandy Ground is known for its luxury hotels,[1] nature, and beaches.[2]

Geography

It is located on the west coast in the direction of the Lowlands and the Princess Juliana International Airport.

Hurricane Irma

Sandy Ground sustained heavy damage to its infrastructure from Hurricane Irma. This Category 5 hurricane made landfall on the island in September 2017, causing $156 million in damage and killing 15 people.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top 10 Hotels in Sandy Ground, St. Martin Hotels.com. www.hotels.com. en-US. 2018-09-25.
  2. News: Anguilla Beaches Walk... Sandy Ground Beach and Village. anguilla beaches. 2018-09-05.
  3. News: Hurricanes Irma And Maria Update: Caribbean Luxury Resort Damage Reports. Dobson. Jim. Forbes. 2018-09-05. en.