Maho Beach
Sint Maarten · Sint Maarten · 6 m
Description
Maho Beach is a short strip of sand at the western end of Princess Juliana International Airport, where the approach path crosses the water barely twenty metres above the sea. Arriving jets pass directly over sunbathers, which has made this small bay one of the most filmed places in the Caribbean. The beach itself is narrow and the surf can be strong, so most visitors come for the spectacle rather than to swim. Behind it lies Maho Village with casinos, bars and hotels, and the far larger Mullet Bay Beach is a few minutes west. Departure blasts from the runway fence draw their own crowd.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
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- Feb
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Plane spotting under the landing approach
- Maho Beach
- Sunset Bar and Grill and the arrivals board
- Jet blast at the runway fence
- Sunset over the Caribbean from the beach
- Maho Village casinos and nightlife
- Maho Village shops and boardwalk
- Baie Longue on the French side(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- SXM