truth is, there’s no beach in Matlacha, Pine Island. The island is naturally covered with Pines and Mangroves which protect the heavily eroded shores.
Developers attempted to install a beach years ago – the plan was to truck TRUCK-LOADS of sand.
but the LOCALS here were not having it. You see, they don’t want this island to be a hotspot with a beach. They like to keep it quiet and local. their resolve has preserved a unique blue-collar culture, an island where fisherman and farmers live peacefully.
but don’t get it twisted. they know how to party. more on that later.
here’s the “beach” at matlacha.
- pier under construction
- playground under construction
- boat ramp active !
got a nice chair right there overlooking the nice view.
short walks on the beach with my little hubby
that’s my bed
an absolutely necessary architectural feature . and, my other bed
feel free to sit at my dinner table – where we will consume the finest things in life. like smoked fish from Barnhill Seafood Market
littles gone fishing
water clear as day right now, no red tide, ask a local before you believe the press…… we found some little shelled critters . marine bio class right there.
4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993
directions here
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