Îlet Pinel, Protected islet in Saint-Martin, France
Located off the northeastern coast of Saint-Martin, Pinel Island spans 115,000 square meters with four rocky shores and four pristine beaches.
The island received its name from a pirate who landed on its shores in 1689, marking the beginning of its documented history.
Two waterfront restaurants serve Caribbean and French dishes, including fresh local lobster, representing the fusion of regional culinary traditions.
Regular ferry services depart from French Cul de Sac parking lot until 5 PM, offering convenient transportation to the island for day visitors.
The island features a distinctive geographical layout where Atlantic Ocean waters meet Caribbean Sea currents at its beaches.
Location: Saint-Martin
Address: 4X4P+J6Q Île Pinel, Cul-de-Sac, St Martin Cul-de-Sac
GPS coordinates: 18.10555,-63.01572
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
The island of Saint-Martin features white sand beaches, islands like Pinel and Tintamarre, historical sites such as Fort Louis and Fort Amsterdam. The territory has land and marine nature reserves, museums on local history, traditional markets, and fishing villages. Visitors can discover pre-Colombian archaeological sites, observe the Moho petroglyphs, and hike the trails of Pic Paradis at 424 meters above sea level.
Pic Paradis
4.8 km
Fort Louis
8.3 km
Orient Bay
1.7 km
La Loterie Farm
5.7 km
Marigot Market
8.5 km
National Natural Reserve of Saint Martin
1.6 km
Boundary marker St. Martin
6.1 km
Mary Star of the Sea Church, Grand Case
4.4 km
St. Martin of Tours' Church, Marigot
8.3 km
Moho petroglyph
4.6 km
Parotte Ville
6.4 km
Happy Bay Beach
6.1 km
Anse Marcel Beach
2.8 km
Marigot Lighthouse
8.4 km
Estadio Jean Louis Vanterpool
8.1 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Quartier-d'Orléans
3.8 km
The Butterfly Farm
2.9 km
Tabernacle Methodist Church
4.7 km
Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin
2.5 km
Mont O'Reilly
4.3 km
Morne Valois
6.9 km
Galion Beach
3.1 km
Marigot (ulohang dakbayan)
8.4 km
Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
3.1 km
Petite Plage
4 km
Orient Beach (lapyahan sa Saint Martin)
1.9 km
Ducks Beach
3.5 km
Plage de Petites Cayes
2.4 kmReviews
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