点评:One of St Martin's most popular beaches, Pinel Island is a short ferry or kayak ride from the Cul-de-Sac community, where you can leave your car in a parking lot beside the dock. The ferry costs $12 per person roundtrip (in 2026) and only accepts cash, and the ride takes about 10 minutes each way.
Pinel's beach is reasonably large but will fill up quickly on weekends, so try to reserve beach chairs a day or two before you arrive. You can book chairs and umbrellas in advance through either the Karibuni or Yellow Beach restaurants, and the charge will be added to your bill at the end of the day. Then settle in, order a cocktail or two, and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Because Pinel's cove is sheltered from the ocean waves, the water here is unusually gentle and perfect for snorkelers or families with small kids.
Food is available at the two restaurants just off the beach -- we had lunch at Karibuni, which was decent but overpriced, and the service was beyond slow. There are also public restrooms available at either location. Pinel also has a series of hiking trails that crisscross the plateau in the middle of the island and make for a great scenic stroll when you need a break from the beach.
It takes some effort to get to Pinel (especially if you're staying on the Dutch side), but the calm waters and tranquil setting make it worth the trip. Plan on grabbing an early ferry after breakfast and staying all day, if you can. It's a wonderful day trip from anywhere on SXM!
翻译:皮内尔岛是圣马丁岛上最受欢迎的海滩之一,从库尔德萨克社区搭乘渡轮或皮划艇即可轻松抵达,您也可以把车停在码头旁的停车场。2026年时,往返渡轮票价为每人12美元,仅接受现金支付,单程航行时间约为10分钟。
皮内尔岛的海滩规模适中,但周末时很快就会被游客挤满,因此建议您在出发前一两天提前预订沙滩椅。您可以通过Karibuni或Yellow Beach餐厅提前预订沙滩椅和遮阳伞,相关费用会在当天结账时计入您的账单。之后便可尽情放松,点上一两杯鸡尾酒,尽情享受加勒比海最美丽的海滩之一。由于皮内尔湾受到天然屏障的保护而不受海浪侵袭,这里的海水格外平静,非常适合浮潜爱好者或带小孩的家庭。海滩附近有两家餐厅供应食物——我们在Karibuni用了午餐,食物还算不错,但价格偏贵,服务也极其迟缓。这两个地方都设有公共厕所。皮内尔岛上还有一系列徒步小径,它们纵横交错于岛中央的高原上,当你想暂时离开海滩时,沿着这些小径散步欣赏风景再合适不过了。
要到达皮内尔岛需要费些周折(尤其是如果你住在荷兰一侧的话)。不过,平静的海面与宁静的环境绝对值得一趟旅程。如果可以的话,建议在早餐后搭乘早班渡轮前往,然后整天都待在那里。从圣马丁岛的任何地方出发,这都是一次绝佳的一日游选择!