Sandy Ground, Saint Martin
# Sandy Ground, Saint Martin

Sandy Ground (French: Sol Sableux) is a coastal community on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Saint 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. This Category 5 hurricane made landfall on the island in September 2017, causing $156 million in damage and killing 15 people.

