Nature and outdoor places in Saint Martin
Explore island gardens, hiking trails, protected coast and wildlife around Saint Martin.
These places range from gardens and shaded trails to offshore islets and protected coastal habitats. Together, they offer ways to experience Saint Martin’s landscapes on land and in the water.
Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
Things to do, Quartier d'Orléans
The grounds at the Old House estate include gardens of traditional island plants, displays of local building styles and viewpoints. Indoor exhibits cover local wildlife and heritage.
Île Tintamarre
Parks & Nature, Cul-de-Sac
This uninhabited island is part of the national nature reserve. Its sandy beach and surrounding waters are visited by day boats, while seabirds, sea turtles and iguanas live there.
Îlet Pinel (Pinel Island)
Parks & Nature, Cul-de-Sac
Pinel Island lies inside the national nature reserve and is reached by ferry or kayak. Its marked snorkel trail passes through clear, shallow water with fish and occasional turtles.
Loterie Farm
Things to do, Colombier
Loterie Farm offers shaded hiking trails on the slopes of Pic Paradis, along with treetop zipline courses. The estate is set in a green area near Colombier.
Pic Paradis
Parks & Nature, Colombier
Hiking tracks lead up Pic Paradis, the island’s highest point, to lookouts across the French and Dutch sides and neighbouring islands. Many walkers approach via trails around Loterie Farm.
Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint-Martin
Parks & Nature, Cul-de-Sac
The national reserve protects sea and coastline, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, ponds and dry coastal forest. It also includes Pinel, Tintamarre and the snorkelling site of Rocher Créole.