Sandy Ground, Saint Martin


Sandy Ground is a coastal community on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten.
Sandy Ground is known for its luxury hotels, nature, and beaches.

Geography

It is located on the west coast in the direction of the Lowlands and the Princess Juliana International Airport.

Hurricane Irma

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.