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