The "Tombolo" is a broad band of sand formed by ocean currents that connects Sainte-Marie islet to the town on foot. Beware though, it is only during Lent, the warm season (December to April) that it is possible.
The Tombolo is an Italian word which means a sand spit built by littoral drift. This construction related to a climatic phenomenon can only be made between two points whose depth does not exceed 10 meters. This achievement is due to the influence of the Bermuda High. During the rainy season, the tombolo is automatically destroyed.
Sainte-Marie islet plays an essential role in Sainte-Marie. It protects against swell during periods of high sea. In the past, he served as an observation post with two guns during the wars against the English. Until the 40s, a railway was used to transport goods between the city and the islet.
So if you want to go on the islet, opt for a stay in Lent to go through the Tombolo.
