La Tortue, Saint Barthélemy
Island Small islet off Saint Barthélemy with rocky shores
La Tortue is a small islet off Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean, noted locally as an uninhabited offshore feature. The islet provides shoreline and nearshore habitat and is visible from parts of the island coast.
Recreational use is typically limited to boating and nearshore activities such as snorkeling in surrounding waters where permitted. There are no major facilities on the islet and access is by private boat.
The islet sits close to Saint Barthélemy’s coastline and is part of the island’s nearshore geography, visited from local harbours and beaches.