Sandy Ground, Saint Martin
Sandy Ground
Sol Sableux | |
|---|---|
 Sandy Ground | |
  Sandy Ground | |
| Coordinates: 18°03′32″N 63°05′49″W / 18.05889°N 63.09694°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | Saint Martin |
Sandy Ground (French: Sol Sableux) is a coastal community on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Saint Maarten.
Sandy Ground is known for its luxury hotels,[1] nature, and beaches.[2]
Geography
[edit]It is located on the west coast in the direction of the Lowlands and the Princess Juliana International Airport.
Hurricane Irma
[edit]Sandy Ground sustained heavy damage to its infrastructure from Hurricane Irma. This Category 5 hurricane made landfall on the island in September 2017, causing $156 million in damage and killing 15 people.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Top 10 Hotels in Sandy Ground, St. Martin | Hotels.com". www.hotels.com. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
- ^ "Anguilla Beaches Walk... Sandy Ground Beach and Village". anguilla beaches. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
- ^ Dobson, Jim. "Hurricanes Irma And Maria Update: Caribbean Luxury Resort Damage Reports". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
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