Anchorage· St Barthelemy· Leeward Islands
Anse des Flamands Anchorage
17° 55.3′ N · 62° 51.5′ W · approximate
The island's longest beach, a sweep of white sand on the north-west coast backed by Cheval Blanc and a quiet village; calm in settled trades and a good stop for a swim and a walk to Colombier.
Practical
Position is off the beach, derived from OpenStreetMap (approx). Open north - only for settled weather with no northerly ground swell, which can make it untenable in winter. Anchor on sand clear of swimmers and moorings; land the dinghy carefully. Ashore: Epicerie Sainte-Helene for basics, La Langouste restaurant, and the trail west to Petite Anse and Colombier. Leatherback turtles nested here in 2025 - if you see turtle tracks or a nesting turtle call the ATE on 0690 31 70 73.
Best for
Day stop on the north coast in calm weather
Season
Settled trades only; avoid Nov-Apr northerly swell
Nearby
- Sea Turtle Nesting (Flamands & Beaches)0.1 NM away
- Bar'bord (Cheval Blanc, Flamands)0.2 NM away
- La Langouste (Hotel Baie des Anges, Flamands)0.2 NM away
- Petite Anse Snorkel0.3 NM away
- Colombier Trail0.5 NM away
- Anse du Colombier Beach0.6 NM away
- Colombier Turtle Snorkel0.7 NM away
- La Petite Colombe Bakery0.7 NM away