title: Sandy Ground, Saint Martin
text: # 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.
  
  