There are as many as 22 public beaches (most beaches on St Barthélémy are known as "Anse de..." etc. ) of which 15 are considered suitable for swimming. They are categorized and divided into two groups, the leeward side (calm waters protected by the island itself) and windward side (some of which are protected by hills and reefs). The windward beaches are popular for windsurfing. The beach of St Jean is suitable for water sports and facilities have been created for that purpose. The long beach at Lorient has shade and is a quiet beach as compared to St. Jean. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many public beaches are there in St. Barts? ANS1 22 QSN2 How many beaches in St. Barts are suitable to swim in? ANS2 15 QSN3 What is the portion of the island called that is protected from the sea by the island itself? ANS3 leeward QSN4 What is the portion of the island called that is open to the storms and high sea winds? ANS4 windward QSN5 The windward side of St. Barts is popular for what type of activity? ANS5 windsurfing