The half-mile-long crescent of sand at St-Jean is the island's most popular beach. Windsurfers skim along the water here, catching the strong trade winds. A popular activity is watching and photographing the hair-raising airplane landings, but be sure to not stand in the area at the end of the runway, where someone was seriously injured. You'll also find some of the best shopping on the island here, as well as several restaurants.
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