Office du Tourisme de St Barthélemy,
St Barthélemy
Quai du General De Gaulle, 97133 Gustavia, Ile de St Barthélemy
T: +590 278 727, E:
odtsb@wanadoo.fr, W:
www.comstbarth.com
Size: 8 square miles
être’! Settled by the French in the late Eve, the St Barth’s Bucket in early April (January), Carnival (February), St Barth
17th-century and almost forgotten and the AG2R Transat race early in May Film Festival (April 25-30), the Theatre
Currency: euro
by its mother country, the island was every second year. The other main Festival (May) and the Summer Festival,
Dialling code from the UK: 00 590
even traded to Sweden in cultural events, such as the clearly show that tradition and catchy
Population: 8,700
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wonderful frontier between the North architectural heritage,
Atlantic sea and the warm Caribbean including the naming of the capital
waters. The island does not have an city, Gustavia, after the Swedish king.
international airport but airlines fly into Tradition is still very much alive today,
nearby island St Maarten, where there with the Gustavialoppet “marathon”
are connecting flights to Gustave III (November) and annual celebration of
Airport, St Barth. friendship between the city of Piteå and
The island’s French appeal is unique the island (August).
as is its 22 charming and inimitable This island’s capital, one of the most
beaches and fine French or Creole active marinas in the region, offers
restaurants. Its temperatures are the 200,000 visitors a year wonderful
softened by yearly tradewinds. opportunities to sit down and watch the
Its self-reliant and fiercely world’s magnificent boats, especially
independent population has made between Christmas and New Year.
this rocky island an interesting spot There are a number of unique and
in terms of history, culture and ‘bien- attractive sailing events - New Year’s
St Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation,
St Eustatius
Fort Oranje, Oranjestad, St Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles, Dutch Caribbean
T: +599 318 2433, E:
info@statiatourism.com, W:
www.statiatourism.com
Size: 12 square miles – five miles
historians, kayaking, bird watching
long and two and half miles wide and unmatched peace and tranquility.
Currency: Netherlands Antilles
The St Eustatius National Parks
florin / guilder Association (STENAPA) is set up to
Dialling code from the UK: 00 599
protect this environment.
Diving, particularly on modern and
Population: 3,400
archaeological wrecks, is a highlight
Main city: Oranjestad
in Statia's protected Marine Park. Be
Local time: GMT -4 sure to explore the largest artificial
Language: English and Dutch
reef in the eastern Caribbean, known
as the Charlie Brown, lying at a depth
Welcome to St Eustatius, a place of approximately 100 ft.
where time and crime stand still. St Otherwise, join island archeologists
Eustatius today is a striking contrast as they unearth treasures of
to how it was 250 years ago. During centuries gone by along the
the 17th and 18th centuries, St waterfront. Rare findings make
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affectionately called Statia, is one to explore. With a population of as lifelong acquaintances. This old
of the few remaining quiet and Life on Statia is like taking a approximately 3,400, everyone knows fashioned hospitality is hard to find.
unspoiled Caribbean havens for step back in time without traffic each other. Statians are genuinely It's what keeps people coming back
scuba divers, nature lovers, hikers, jams, traffic lights or long lines friendly. Visitors will immediately feel time after time.
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