Water conditions are excellent today with no sargassum detected and clear water. A good day to be on the beach.
November through April for calmer seas and sunny skies. The north-facing exposure can bring Atlantic swells in winter, but the bay's protected shape keeps it swimmable on most days.
Ultra-clear water, sea turtle sightings, excellent snorkeling around the rocky headlands, and complete solitude on weekdays. Bring everything you need: water, snacks, sunscreen. The hike is worth it.
Saint-Barthélemy (St. Barts) was first settled by the French in 1648 and sold to Sweden in 1784: Gustaf III of Sweden traded a trading post in Gothenburg for the island, naming the capital Gustavia after himself. Sweden developed St. Barts as a free port, which established the island's tradition of duty-free commerce that continues today. The island was sold back to France in 1878 after a referendum in which 351 islanders voted to return to French rule. Colombier Beach was part of the Rockefeller family's private estate for decades: the rocky headland above the beach was their retreat: which kept it undeveloped and inaccessible, accidentally preserving it. The beach can only be reached by boat or a steep 20-minute coastal hike.
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