Gustavia

Gustavia occupies a sheltered harbor on Saint Barthélemy’s western coast in the Lesser Antilles. The compact capital of this French Caribbean collectivity faces the Caribbean Sea, with dry, low hills rising immediately behind its waterfront. Sweden governed the island from 1784 to 1878, an era reflected in Gustavia’s name, honoring King Gustav III, and in the remains of Fort Karl and Fort Gustav above the harbor. Today, the port’s quays, boutiques and restaurants remain central to town life, while Shell Beach lies just beyond the center. Browse other webcams across Saint Barthélemy and the Lesser Antilles to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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