Pine Cay is an island in the group of Turks and Caicos Islands.
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| Pine Cay | ||
| Overseas territory | Turks and Caicos Islands | |
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| Residents | 35 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 30   | ||
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background
Privately owned, this 325 hectare and just 3.3 km long island between Providenciales and North Caicos is a privately owned property. The first tourist development of the archipelago was planned there as early as the 1950s. But it was not until 1973 that the Meridian Club Hotel planned by Count Ferdinand Czernin was built. Of the 30 or so villas on the island, around 20 are inhabited during the season, and very few are rented out. The philosophy of the owners is: total privacy. There are no roads, no cars, no television, radio or telephone, there is only a fax connection to the outside world in case of an emergency. Means of transport are bicycles and golf carts. There are 14 km of hiking trails on the island, where a large number of tropical birds can be observed, of which around 120 different species have been counted.
beaches
- Sand Dollar Beach. The Sand Dollar Beach runs almost entirely along the west coast. At its northern end you can wade 400 m into the knee-deep water and collect mussels. A shipwreck over 20 m long lies a stone's throw from the coast. Old cannons can be found on the seabed in front of it.
getting there
By plane
- Pine Cay Airport. Private airfield, no aviation fuel, landing only with permission.
By boat
There is a small marina for owners on the northeast coast.
mobility
- Bicycle and golf cart rental
activities
Swimming, sailing, surfing, diving, tennis court, hiking
accommodation
- The Meridian Club. Tel.: 946-7758, Fax: 941-7010. 12 rooms and 12 villas, restaurant, bar, freshwater pool, boutique, wellness center, beach. The facility is closed to guests from August 1st to October 31st each year. Children over 12 are only welcome, no credit cards.Price: Single / Double from US $ 850, Cottage from US $ 940. Rental rates plus 11% government taxes and 10% service.
trips
Fort George Cay is tiny and in close proximity to Pine Cay. The remains of a British fort from the 18th century can be found on the islet.
Stubbs Cay is located southeast of Fort George Cay. The island has a large mangrove area with the corresponding shallow water inhabitants and breeding birds. Both islands are national parks.
Web links
- The Meridian Club, http://meridianclub.com/pine-cay/
