Cupecoy Beach | St Maarten
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“Cupecoy Beach is famous for its exceptional rock formations, white sandy beaches, hidden caves, and secluded inlets.”
Can you believe I have a favorite cave? Yup, you read that right, I have a favorite cave. But not just any cave. One sculpted by time and ocean waters. If you’re looking for a beach that’s quiet but not completely secluded, this is the best of both. Cupecoy Beach is so picturesque and straight out of a postcard. Its white sands are backed by low sandstone cliffs that have been eroded so that they formed into caves.
This beach is another clothing-optional spot. Key word being optional. One side on the left houses the more free-spirited bunch, as the opposite side offers a more intimate vibe where you can sit peacefully and enjoy refreshing drinks or authentic Caribbean dishes at Dany’s Beach Bar & Grill.
Depending on the time of year you visit, the waves can be non-existent or surfer-style quality, which also influences the size of the beach. During some weeks, there are meters of sandy beach between the cliff and the ocean; on others, there’s hardly any sand left.
On the calmer days, this is an excellent area to snorkel or visit the famous cave, as you must walk past the cliffs to get there. This is a beach where the cliffs provide phenomenal shade, but it is advised to come with some chairs and a cooler because there are no vendors on the left side of the beach. This is the place to go when you want to kick back with a cold drink, lounge in the shade with a good book, and maybe, just maybe, tan a little skin that a bathing suit would usually cover.
How to get down to Cupecoy Beach
To get to Cupecoy Beach, park in the sandbox lot across from the former Blue Mall and follow the path that leads you to a carved stone staircase leading down to the beach.
An alternate solution would be to leave your vehicle at Dany’s beach bar, located at the far end of Cupecoy Beach just before Porto Cupecoy. Once there, head towards the right side of the beach to locate the beach bar and some available beach chairs for rental.
Enjoy your visit to Cupecoy Beach!
Mullet Bay Beach & Maho Beach:
Other fantastic beaches to check out close to Cupecoy Beach are Mullet Bay and Maho Beach. Or when searching for lunch or dinner after the beach, read why the areas Maho and Porto Cupecoy are worth visiting. Click on the buttons below to read more.