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There is only little shade on Maho Beach
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A passenger jet on approach
Small planes are coming in as well...
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Maho Beach is facing the west of the Caribbean sea, so sunset views are great, but sometimes obstructed by approaching airplanes landing at close by Princess Juliana airport (SXM).
The beach is lined with a few rocks to both ends, and a picturesque cave, however a bit too far to swim out to there. Snorkeling is supposed to be good around the rocks, depending on weather.. Waters can be rough at times.
American Airlines landing on St. Maarten
The probably best place on Maho to watch incoming and departing airlines - Sunset Beach Bar was closed and dismantled by Dutch authorities in July 2008, following an eviction order of the owner, who obviously did not stay out of trouble on the island for several years...
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Maho Beach, a part of the Maho Resort and Royal Island Club, is a small stretch of white beach, but it is the location that attracts all of its visitors: The beach is located at the southern end of the runway of Princess Juliana International Airport, thus providing you with a very special experience! For those who love a thrill, watch and see incoming Jumbo jets gliding in and landing just a few yards above your head!
Don´t forget to bring your camera, because nowhere else a Boeing 747 will be passing as close over your head as on Maho Beach. Sit right in the middle of the beach, and you will get the full thrill! And when jets are taking off, the blast is so strong that it´s blowing sand and belongings all over the place!
The best days and times to go to Maho Beach are Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon between 1:00pm and 4:00pm due to higher air traffic during the weekends.
Maho Beach otherwise is a white powdery sand beach with a few seagrapes and palm trees. Loungers and umbrellas are available. The beach has several resorts, hotels and beach bars/restaurants. Facilities closeby include the Caravanserai Resort, Sonesta Maho, Bamboo Bernies and Maho Beach Resort.
GONE: SUNSET BEACH BAR !!!
Newspaper articles in July 2008 state that a 'new' Sunset Beach Bar is planned. However, a re-opening date is not yet in sight. We'll follow the issue and will post un update here as soon as there is news. |
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