What is the geography of St Barts?

The island, 11 miles (17.5 km) long and 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, is 120 miles (200 km) north of Guadeloupe's main islands. It is both mountainous, with a maximum elevation of 921 feet (281 metres), and fertile, despite relatively little rainfall. Saint-Barthélemy was occupied by the French in 1648.



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St. Barthelemy retained its free port status along with various Swedish appellations such as Swedish street and town names, and the three-crown symbol on the coat of arms. In 2003, the populace of the island voted to secede from Guadeloupe and in 2007, the island became a French overseas collectivity.

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For those who truly love to sail, St Barts is considered to have some of the best sailing conditions on the planet. So what makes the world's rich and famous flock to St Barts for a vacation? Simply put, it's a level of exclusivity not found in many other urban areas.

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Gustavia is the capital and main seaport of the island of Saint Barthélemy, also known as “St. Bart's.” The Caribbean island is said to have been discovered by explorer Christopher Columbus in 1493, who named it after his brother Bartolomeo.

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The flag of St. Barths (besides the French flag colors) is composed of the Lily flower – reminder that it belongs to France, Maltese cross – referring to possession by the Order of Malta, and the crown – symbolism of Swedish period, a bird – a Pelican as their emblem (the Pelican which is also on the St.

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Barts has been popular with A-listers for decades, and many famous people call the island home. Countless celebrities and wealthy businessmen are living in St Barts thanks to the island's renowned spas, five-star restaurants, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters.

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Surrounded by warm translucent waters and adorned with sloping hills draped in jungly vegetation, the tiny 10 square-mile St. Barts is a volcanic island of incredible natural beauty.

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St Barts' Gustaf III Airport (SBH) is one of the most unique airfields in the Caribbean. It's also known as St Barts Airport, Saint Barthélemy Airport, Remy de Haenens Airport and St. Jean Airport. It opened in 1984 and has one of the shortest runways in the world, at just over 2,100 feet.

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Swimming amidst the area's narrow rock passages and spectacular tunnels is an impressive selection of nurse and reef sharks, plus numerous other large species like tarpon and grouper.

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