Gustavia, St Barthelemy

Gustavia, St Barthelemy

St. Barts' capital, dollhouse-size GUSTAVIA, is an appealing blend of red-roofed villas and heavy-set grey-stone buildings that plays second fiddle to its deep U-shaped harbour, where yacht-watching over a bottle of wine at a waterfront cafe ranks as the unofficial town sport. A close runner-up for that title is shopping, as dozens of duty-free boutiques line the main drag, Rue de la Republique.

Activities

In the capital town of Gustavia, you will see an intriguing mix of both French and Swedish architecture reflecting the island´s varied history. Snorkeling and day and night diving are popular here, while shell collectors can find some additions for their collections at Shell Beach.

Food

Food is one of the pleasures of a visit St. Barths. The restaurants are excellent and well supplied with ingredients from France and Florida (some flown in fresh to St. Maarten and transhipped in time to reach the dinner tables that same evening).

Currency

The Euro (€), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of the Gustavia.

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