Saint Barthélemy is a French overseas possession in the Caribbean. The total area of ​​the island is only 25 sq. km, about 9 thousand people live here. Saint-Barthelemy lies near the island of Saint-Martin and 200 kilometers from Guadeloupe. The capital, the city of Gustavia, was founded by settlers from Sweden in the 18th century. Most of the population are Europeans, except for them live mestizos, blacks and mulattos.

Saint Barthélemy on the world map

This small island is of volcanic origin and is surrounded by small reefs and small islands. The shores of the island are rocky, but there are areas with good beaches. There is no water on the island, there are no rivers and streams.
Saint Barthélemy lies in the tropical climate zone, with hot and sunny weather almost all year round. The climate is arid, most of the island's territory is desert land overgrown with cacti. The island became famous only thanks to its wonderful beaches.

The island is completely focused on tourism, oligarchs and celebrities from all over the world come here. All conditions for recreation and sports of the highest class are created here. This is a very expensive resort.
The main advantage of the island is its white sandy beaches, picturesque bays and excellent conditions for diving, golf, fishing and yachting. Wonderful beach holiday can be combined with horseback riding around the island and a comfortable stay in luxury hotels and villas.

Saint Barthélemy map in Russian

There are about 30 hotels on the island with excellent restaurants offering expensive gourmet Italian, French and Asian cuisine for every taste. This favorite place recreation of millionaires and Hollywood stars, entertainment and cultural life on the island continue all year round.
Out of twenty two beautiful beaches you can choose any one according to your taste, in coastal waters there are all conditions for diving, surfing, snorkeling and active sea recreation. Helicopter tours are available. You can visit the colorful village of Colombier, visit the Montbar grotto, where, according to legend, pirate treasures are hidden.
The Ingenue-Magras Museum has a unique collection of shells. The Art Gallery will please with its exhibits. Many people visit the ancient estate of La Manor and climb the picturesque Morne Vitiers mountain. Bright and colorful events, carnivals and festivals, firework shows and concerts with the participation of famous singers and musicians are held here all year round.

Gustavia - main city island named after the Swedish king. The city was founded on the shore of a convenient bay, in the harbor of which exquisite yachts are moored. Gustavia is a charming village with red-roofed houses inspired by the Swedish past.

Gustavia is famous for its first-class restaurants with panoramic views, piano bars right on the seafront and duty-free shops where you can buy Havana cigars, French perfumes, Italian designer clothes and fine wines. On the beaches and in the restaurants of the city you can meet some Hollywood celebrities.

A magnificent Caribbean island invites you to luxury vacation which will be remembered for a long time by pleasant impressions.

Coordinates: 17.89805600,-62.85305600

Saint-Jean beach

Here is beautiful White sand, sandy bottom, there are practically no strong waves. Saint-Jean is ideal for families with children, long walks along the beach. There is a water sports center Carib Waterplay, and Jean-Michel, the owner of the establishment, gives windsurfing lessons. There is also a rental point for catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks.

Saint-Jean actually consists of 2 beaches, which are separated by the famous Eden Rock Hotel. To the right of the hotel is the Pelican beach - very quiet place where you can sometimes see sea turtles. The famous Nikki Beach restaurant is also located here. To the left are numerous villas and hotels, as well as the La Plage beach restaurant at the Tom Beach Hotel.

Fashion shoots are often held on Saint-Jean.

Coordinates: 17.90428200,-62.83978200

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Lorian beach

Thanks to the reef that separates the beach from high seas and protects it from strong waves, there are good conditions for swimming. From here you have a breathtaking view of the reef and small fishing boats. Take sunscreen with you because there is no way to hide in the shade. Surprisingly, this beautiful place still remains unknown to most tourists.

This uncrowded beach is a favorite place for all local and visiting surfers. White sand, waves and a colorful house of a surf school - the best memory of the holidays.

Coordinates: 17.90710500,-62.82325300

The Grand cu de Sac beach is the quietest of all the beaches on the island and is ideal for families with small children. It is shallow here, the water is warm, but not as clear as on other beaches. The Grand Cu de Sac is shallow and there are no waves at all.

Here are the famous hotels Le Guanahani and Le Serano. This is the perfect place to practice water sports sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing. There is a diving club and jet-sky rental.

Coordinates: 17.91016800,-62.80371600

Flaman beach

It is a beautiful and long beach with white sand and a good sandy bottom. There are often strong waves on this beach, so sometimes it can be scary to swim. Flaman is not suitable for swimming with small children. The far end is very popular with bodyboard and skimboard enthusiasts.

Flaman is home to the upscale Saint-Barth Isle De France and Taiwana hotels, as well as 2 restaurants where it's a pleasure to sit with friends over a long French lunch. The beach seems to have a leisurely pastime.

Coordinates: 17.91912100,-62.85715600

Marigot beach

This is a small, calm bay with a narrow coastline, fine gray sand and coconut grove. Marigot beach is suitable for those who prefer diving. Even if you have never dived under water with scuba gear, but only dream about it, looking for appropriate place, then consider that you have already found it. Marigot is the perfect place to explore the underwater world of the Caribbean.

serene bay, interesting beach, majestic palm trees and the mysterious beauty of the Caribbean Sea - all this causes reverent admiration and delight.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen, drinking water and a hat.

Coordinates: 17.91035400,-62.80875200

Colombier beach

This beautiful, large and uncrowded beach can be reached in a few minutes by boat, yacht or along a small path in the rocks overlooking Petite Anse (20 minutes). Colombiers is an ideal place for snorkeling and fins swimming. Here you can see sea turtles, stingrays, starfish. Be careful, as there is no possibility to hide in the shade on the beach.

Colombier Beach is also known as Rockefeller Beach due to the fact that once there was a villa of the Rockefeller family.

This place is perfect for those who are looking for solitude. Colombier is the least visited beach. Here you will not meet more than 5-10 people. Usually they are scuba divers.

Coordinates: 17.92330100,-62.86853500

Saline beach

This is a magnificent beach, the most "wild" and most beloved among local residents. Go down to sand dune You can only follow the path in the rocks. It will take about 5 minutes and it is better to put on shoes. Take sunscreen with you because there is no way to hide in the shade. There are often quite strong waves on the Saline. It is also a favorite beach for nudists, especially in the early morning.

In front of the beach park are several good restaurants, but be prepared for the fact that sometimes an unpleasant smell emanates from the salt fields located directly in front of the restaurants.

Between the beaches of Tuani and Saline in the Grand Fond area there is a mini-cove that local surfers call Wachine Machine. This is a bewitchingly beautiful, but very dangerous place.

Coordinates: 17.88747700,-62.82212400

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General
Saint Barthélemy, or simply Saint Barth Island in the Caribbean, belongs to the Overseas Territories of France. The island of millionaires, even billionaires, accomplished individuals. The low percentage of natives to newcomers, as well as the high standard of living, makes living on this island comfortable. But on one condition - if you are ready to pay fabulous money to maintain your possessions, yachts and sometimes even personal aircraft.

How to get there.
First you need to fly to the island of Saint-Martin. They fly there from Paris, Amsterdam and from a bunch of American cities.
Make sure you have a French Overseas Territories Visa.
Popular two modes of transport for mere mortals from Saint Martin to Saint Barth by sea and air travel.
On the water cheap and fast on the catamaran Voyager 3 Dreamliner: http://www.voy12.com/en/bateaux.php
Departs from Marigot on the Island of Saint-Martin at 09.15, arrives in the port of Guadeloupe (Saint Barth) at 10.30 This pleasure costs 72 Euros in both directions. Return departs at 17.45 arrival after 45 minutes. You can buy tickets online or simply book by phone and pay in 2 directions upon arrival at the port.

Photo from their website

By air, on WinAir DHC-6 Twin otter aircraft, it costs $215 round trip.

Take off from St. Gustav airport

Departure from Princess Julianne Airport (Saint Martin), arrival at Saint Gustav Airport. I do not know the schedule, you can look at the website.

Arrival
From a distance, the island is just a mountain, though surrounded by beautiful palm trees, white sand, turquoise water and dotted with red roofs of elite households.
When arriving on the island, you must pre-book a car. Otherwise, at the rental office seaport cars may not be available.
We got stuck in such a story: right in front of our noses, the tourists took the last car.


Embankment view

We caught a taxi, and having previously found out where another car rental office was located, we moved towards the local airport of St. Gustav.
Across the road from the terminal is Hertz, the choice is not great, but we found a BMW 1 series for 90 euros with insurance.


Our convertible

Spotting
First of all, we found the end of the airport and began to shoot the planes taking off. From the far end of the airport, overlooking the sea, a beautiful view of the airport. Attention: the territory of the airport is not fenced and there is not even a zone that you can go beyond. The only sign says that planes take off here and everything is at your own peril and risk.


Takeoff and landing of planes directly overhead, this is not Saint Martin, but there is a buzz:

Beach
The beaches on Saint Barth are very beautiful, clean. Directly take pictures and on the desktop:

Dinner
Having googled before the Departure about the Eden's Rock restaurant, we went to it. The restaurant is chic, I think the prices for the island are adequate, and the taste is just, as they say, "awesome".

At the end, with a full flight, a waiter with a senior comes up to the people and asks if they liked everything.
Waiters are well trained and polite. Dinner for 4 for 200 Euro is justified!

Further trip, some spotting


The view from the top of the hill is magnificent

Cost of living
Luckily, we didn't have to spend the night there, as accommodation prices are probably among the highest in the world.
For example, I will give prices from another site:
http://forbes.kz/travels/sen-bartelmi

Return trip
We returned back in the same way - a catamaran.
The pharmacy previously acquired pills for sea rolling.
I have never seen such a sunset in my life!

Tours in St. Barthelemy

Saint Barthelemy, St. Barth, St. Barths
The island of millionaires - that's what they call St. Barth (St. Barth, St. Barth) - one of the most beautiful French Isles Caribbean Sea. This place attracts celebrities from all over the world. Dazzling white sandy beaches, amazing nature of the tropical sea climate and picturesque bays create unique conditions for recreation and sports of the highest class!

Saint Barth(Saint-Barthélemy, St. Barth) is a small island of volcanic origin, an area of ​​only 25 sq.m., located 30 km from Saint-Martin, completely focused on high-class tourism. Its main attraction is 20 snow-white sandy beaches, the most beautiful bays, the best conditions for yacht trips, fishing, excellent opportunities for horseback riding, golf and other sports active rest. There are about 60 restaurants on the island, whose dishes are equated by connoisseurs with the masterpieces of French and New York culinary specialists, luxurious villas, about 30 hotels with 10-15 rooms, and each of them guarantees comfort and tranquility to its customers. Therefore, St. Barth has become a favorite vacation spot for millionaires and Hollywood stars. The cream of society gathers on St. Barth's beaches in winter, but summer is also a great time of the year to visit the island: the beaches are less crowded, hotels are dropping prices, and St. Barth's cultural life never stops.
The entire coast of the island is a series of small bays and bays, where twenty-two beautiful, one better than the other, beaches are located, among which everyone will find their favorite. Real Caribbean beaches are the main attraction of the island of Saint Barthélemy.

The island is famous for a large number of exquisite yachts that adorn the bays near Gustavia with their presence. Some of the yachts belong to the most famous people in the world who spend their weekends in this heavenly place.

HISTORY OF SAINT BARTHELMY

In less than 40 years, this Caribbean gem has become a favorite meeting place for stars, the world's wealthiest families... and honeymooners who will forever cherish this unforgettable experience. Honeymoon. For 15 years now, Saint Barthelemy has firmly held the coveted title of "the most fashionable island in the Caribbean."
"And this island will bear the name of St. Bartholomew, in honor of my brother, Bartholomew." So Christopher Columbus christened this island, having discovered it in 1493. Indian tribes from the Antilles left this arid, deserted island with a mountainous landscape, where grew mainly various thorns, cacti and occasionally coconut palms and wild apple trees.
Centuries passed before the first French colonists arrived on the island in the 17th century and began growing tobacco and indigo. Then, Louis XIV decided to sell the island to the king of Sweden, who wanted to anchor in the Caribbean,
in exchange for warehouses in Gothenburg. So the main settlement of the island was named Gustavia, after the name of the new sovereign - King Gustav III. Since 1785, thanks to the new status of a free port, more and more more ships, and trade enriches the merchants. But, with the advent of steam engines, ships began to prefer more northern trade sea routes.

Devastating cyclones and a fire in the capital finally devastated the island, which in 1878 was resold to France for 320,000 gold francs, on the condition that it retain the status of a free port. This condition is still fulfilled today.
The history of the island of St. Barthélemy, once a haven for corsairs and pirates, was formed from the stories of smugglers and the exchange of goods with the population of nearby islands.
There is a legend about treasures hidden in one of the bays of the island that belonged to Montbar the Exterminator, one of the most bloodthirsty filibusters of the 17th century, who went missing with his gallion during a hurricane. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the inhabitants of this island have a rebellious, slightly wild disposition and a character tempered in life's trials. Fishing and salt harvesting were their only livelihood resources, as the island's terrain is not conducive to the cultivation of useful crops. At first glance, the slightly sullen inhabitants of the island, in fact, turn out to be incredibly generous, direct, open and have a strong feeling. Three quarters of the population are direct descendants of the Vendeans and Bretons who colonized the island in the 17th century. Unlike other islands belonging to France in the Antilles archipelago, the inhabitants of the island of St. Barthélemy are white-skinned.

Some of them still continue to speak a peculiar French-Creole dialect. And in some places you can still meet women who wear white lace headdresses, which their ancestors once wore. Each quarter of the island has retained its identity. In the village of Korossol, there are still lobster fishermen, and the old women preserve the old traditions and still weave hats and baskets from coconut leaves.
Except for a brief capture of the island by the British in 1758, the island remained French until 1784, when it was sold to Sweden in exchange for trading rights in Gothenburg. The Swedes declared this zone a neutral port and made a fortune in trade from this. In 1878, when the wars in Europe subsided, France bought St. Barthelemy back, and now it belongs to the overseas territories of France.
Saint Barthélemy was a commune in the department of Guadeloupe. In connection with the adoption of the organic (amending the Constitution) law 2007-223 and law 2007-224 of February 21, 2007, the island of Saint Barthélemy received the status of an Overseas Community of the French Republic, in accordance with Article 74 of the Constitution. On July 15, 2007, the new Overseas Community of Saint Barthélemy was formally established through the creation of a Territorial Council. The President of the Council is Mr. Bruno Magra.

Coat of arms of Saint Barthelemy

In 1977, the French Archives Directorate asked each department to create their own city symbol. On the advice of the Directorate, the municipality commissioned a master heraldry specialist for the Communities to make the coat of arms of the island. Thus, the coat of arms of Saint Barthelemy was born, which combined the strong symbols of its difficult history:

Huanalao, the name given to Saint Barthélemy by the Caribbean Indians
- Maltese Cross, reminding that the island belonged to the Order of Malta
- French royal lilies, reminiscent of belonging to France
- The crown of the Greek goddesses - protectors of the settlements, which was adopted by the cities during the era of the Empire
- Three Swedish royal crowns, reminiscent of the Swedish period in the history of the island
- Pelicans, whose presence on the island has made them a symbol of Saint Barthélemy

HOTELS, VILLAS SAINT BARTHELEMY

Maintaining its reputation as an exclusive island, Saint Barthelemy offers a choice of about 30 hotel establishments, from the simple to the most sophisticated, and about 450 villas, most often of the highest standard. It is difficult to choose one for an idyllic vacation.

CAPITAL

The capital of Saint Barthelemy is the city of Gustavia.
Here it is Historical Museum(documents and photographs, an exposition of flora and fauna), an old church with a bell tower made of stone and wood. Morne du Vite - likeness observation deck. From here, from almost 300 meters high, you can view the entire island.

POPULATION

The population of the island is approximately 6500 people.

The inhabitants of the island are very conservative and proud of their origin. First impressions can be deceiving: the inhabitants of the island may seem closed, but in fact they are much more hospitable than they seem. Traditions often show up in important points life - birth, baptism, communion, engagement, marriage and funeral.
In the 19th century, when the inhabitants of the island found a quiet life, young people looked after the girls, trying to do it unnoticed by the all-seeing mentors. Any fun event was celebrated with a feast with traditional dishes (potato pudding, fried biscuits) and drinks (ti-sec). The accordion, drums and maracas were taken out, and the mini-ball of the quarter began. Sunday masses, weddings, processions, traditional holidays - all these events were an occasion to dress beautifully and have fun. Nowadays, the national costume is used only during local folklore holidays.
But even a few years ago, visitors to the island could see local women in traditional headdresses: a straw hat in Corossol and Colombier, panama in Cu de Sac, Marigot or Vita. These head ornaments are a symbol. Kalesh or kishnot is a traditional white cap. They are of two types:
- plate, i.e. made of braids fastened together
- stick, i.e. made using thin wooden sticks.
The cloak (today it exists only in the Gustavia Museum) could be blue (for work) or black (for holidays). Such cloaks and hats served as protection from the sun and scratches when collecting firewood for the kitchen. They also helped ward off some particularly obtrusive English and Swedes, hence the name quichenotte (kiss me not). Later, the kalesh gave way to a simple straw hat.

LANGUAGE

The official language is French. Most residents also speak English.

RELIGION

The main religion is Roman Catholicism.

The people of Saint Barthelemy are very religious and attached to their concession. There are representatives of the Anglican, Evangelical and Catholic churches. The Catholic religion, handed down from father to son, is the most widespread on the island and has 2 churches:
- Church of Notre Dame Assompsion in Gustavia
- Church of Notre-Dame Assomption in Lorian
Also 2 schools belong to the Catholic Church
- St. Mary's School in Colombier
- School of St. Joseph in Lorian.
The island also features the Anglican Church, the Evangelical Church. In this way, each community can come together to express its faith.

CURRENCY

The official currency is Euro.

TIME

Time in St. Barthelemy is 8 hours behind Moscow time.

CLIMATE Saint Barthelemy

Tropical, warm and dry all year round. The hottest months are July and August, the average daily temperature of which rises to +32°C. The annual rainfall is 1150 mm. The rainiest months are from September to November, during which there are eight rainy days per month. The driest time is from February to April, when the number of rainy days reaches three per month. The most favorable time for a trip to the islands is from mid-December to the end of April.

ELECTRICITY

The mains voltage is 220 volts.

MEDICINE

No vaccinations are required to travel to St. Barthelemy.
In the capital of the island, Gustavia, there is a hospital with qualified doctors and modern medical equipment.
It is recommended to drink bottled water.

TRANSPORT

On the island of Saint Barthelemy public transport, taxi only.
Taxi service is limited to excursions and transfers. In order to visit the most beautiful beaches St. Barthelemy, we recommend renting a car.
Given the complex terrain of the island, the choice vehicle on St. Barthélemy is extremely important. At your disposal for 1 hour, day or week, any transport: motorcycles and mopeds, quads, porno drive cars, electric cars, cars of prestigious brands.

HOLIDAYS AND NON-WORKING DAYS

January 1, January 4, March 6, April 10.11, May 1.8, 20, 30, May 31, July 14, November 1.11, December 25, 31.

TELEPHONE

To call from Russia, dial 8-10-590 and then dial the phone number.

CUSTOMS Saint Barthelemy

The amount of imported and exported currency is not limited. An amount over 7,000 euros must be included in the declaration. Duty-free imported: up to 1 liter of spirits, up to 2 liters of drinks with a strength of less than 22 °, up to 200 pcs. cigarettes, 500 gr. coffee, up to 50 gr. spirits (toilet water - up to 250 gr.), tea - 100 gr. The import and export of drugs and psychotropic substances, objects of historical value, weapons and ammunition, as well as animals and plants listed as endangered species are prohibited. It is forbidden to import plants and vegetables of any kind, animals and products of animal origin from Haiti.

FORMALITIES REGARDING ANIMALS

LOCAL CRAFTS

A bit of history
Straw weaving has always been present in the history of Saint Barthelemy. By 1890, this craft knew a real rise, thanks to Father Morvan, who brought with him neighboring islands seeds and seedlings of the Sabal palm, often called "Latania". After a few years, this modest production of wickerwork was gradually modernized. In 1925, Father de Bryun brought a Dutch girl named Blanche Peterson from Saint-Martin. It was she who taught the women of St. Barth to weave panama hats, as well as the best weaving techniques and new models of braids. This made it possible to produce numerous models of baskets, hats, bags and fans...
And today local elderly women are engaged in straw weaving with love and patience. Thanks to them, these little masterpieces of skill exist, allowing a little bit of the culture of St. Barthélemy to be exposed to new generations.

ARCHITECTURE SAINT BARTHELMY

The inhabitants of the island, accustomed to natural disasters, especially cyclones, have long learned to build dwellings that can withstand strong gusts of wind during a hurricane. You can see a few surviving buildings made of burnt lime in the Marigot area and made of wooden tiles in the Corossol area. You can also see the traditional twin kaz houses: on one side, the main house, consisting of 2 rooms, a bedroom and a living room, and on the other side, a second building, consisting of a kitchen or a cistern. Drinking water- a rarity in St. Barth, so every raindrop was collected and collected, flowing down the drainpipes into the cisterns of modern houses or into large jugs in kaz houses. In Gustavia, everything reminds of the Swedish period. Many buildings built during this era have been preserved, such as the building of the old city hall, the Brigantine and the bell tower. The characteristic features of these buildings are a stone bottom and a wooden top. It should also be noted the Wall House, whose purpose has remained unsolved and which today houses the territorial library and the eco-museum of the island's heritage. Nowadays, the architectural style of the island has changed a lot. Houses are being built as strong as ever to withstand the onslaught of a hurricane, but now beautiful villas and flirty modern cabins with every comfort occupy much of St. Barth's landscape.

"Forget about Courchevel (writes "Ekspress-gazeta" and "Kompromat.ru") - once considered fashionable and prestigious ski resort no longer in favor. Now only middle-class businessmen and seekers of wealthy husbands rest there. All the rich and famous are now flying away new year holidays on the Caribbean island of St. Barts. There, on a blessed piece of land, Hollywood stars and famous athletes, black rappers and world tycoons have chosen a place in the sun. And - more recently - the Russian elite. With a light hand Roman Abramovich, who bought himself a fashionable estate on the coast, Russian speech on the streets of the capital of the island of Gustavia now sounds almost more often than English.

St. Barts (or St. Barthélemy)- a kind of "reserve" of billionaires: the island is lost in the Caribbean Sea, you can get to its shores only on a yacht or a small plane. The local runway is so short that the private jet of Abramovich, who is known to love large sizes, simply does not fit into it.

In order to get to the island of St. Barts, you need some serious money. St. Barts is the most expensive island in the Caribbean, both in terms of hotel prices and the level of prices on the island itself. Taxi drivers on the island joke: if you have enough money to get here, it's not a fact that you have enough money to take a taxi.

The island is located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles. The name of the island was given by Christopher Columbus in honor of his brother Bartolomeo. The island is a former French colony and belongs to the French overseas territories. Saint Barthelemy Island located 200 km north of Guadeloupe, near (less than 20 km) from the island of Saint Martin, in the northern part of the Leeward Islands. The shores of the island are rocky (but there are also sections of beaches), surrounded by small reefs and several islets, the central part of the island is hilly. The climate is tropical, the temperature almost does not change.

The island is called the "Caribbean Saint Tropez" and it is the favorite destination of stars from all over the world. The two most expensive hotels on the island - Eden Rock and Ile de France - are frequented by Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, Michael Douglas, Bon Jovi, Robert De Niro, Bradd Pitt, Johnny Depp and Tina Turner.

There are very few hotels on St. Barth - almost all Hollywood stars come there on their boats. The largest ships are in the port of Gustavia, a small town on the island.

Russians make record deals with housing in the Caribbean

Source: newsru.com

Russian citizens make record deals in the real estate market Caribbean shelling out tens of millions for villas. At the same time, buyers from Russia rely on hotel operators. Having bought a house in the Caribbean, customers can use the hotel infrastructure for free, Kommersant FM reports, citing a Knight Frank report.

According to realtors, 85% of Caribbean property buyers are foreigners. Most of the transactions are made by clients from the USA and Latin America. Russians account for 5%. However, these are the most expensive options. Wealthy clients are attracted to the Cayman Islands, they are the sixth largest banking center in the world and the first in the jurisdiction of hedge funds. Most often, residents of New York and Miami buy real estate there. The Russians choose the Dominican Republic and the island of St. Barthélemy.

In the Dominican Republic, the price of an apartment in the economy and business class segment will start from 100 thousand to 1 million dollars. Branded projects, such as Donald Trump's, which is being built in the Dominican Republic, are much more expensive. As for Saint Barth, here we are talking about the segment of $5 million and above. Knight Frank also has information about $90 million deals that took place on this island. A lot of people buy on the company, while the company can be registered in the same place, in the Cayman Islands, and it is extremely difficult to determine the beneficiary.

The interest of Russians in real estate in the Caribbean manifested itself in the mid-2000s, when many people discovered the Dominican Republic and bought villas managed by hotel operators there. The owners of such real estate can use the entire hotel infrastructure for free, from the beach, the pool to the golf course. The maintenance of the villa costs 2-3% per year of the value of the property, experts explain.

Meanwhile, the authorities of the Caribbean Islands are reluctant to grant residence permits to foreigners. Although there are exceptions. Among them, Saint Kitts and Nevis is a state in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, a member of the British Commonwealth. You can get a residence permit, and in the future citizenship, by investing at least $0.5 million in the island's economy. There are two options - buy real estate there or invest $500,000 in sugarcane plantations.