Welcome to St. Barths
Named for Columbus’ brother Bartolome, St. Barths as it is popularly known, reflects its charming Swedish and French heritage.
This history of the island is unique. France first obtained it from the Knights of Malta and later it was sold to Sweden, acquiring the island again in 1878.
A drive in the mountainous terrain of the island presents spectacular views of its coast and its 22 beaches where you can enjoy excellent swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.
St. Barts offers the visitor upscale accommodations in a causal ambience. It is renown for its restaurants and superb gourmet French food that offers such exquisite fare as ecrevisses fresh-water crayfish.