While I was in the States, Matt had explored some new territory and came across a pretty big tide pool that he wanted to show me. We hopped in the dinghy and headed to Fisherman’s Harbor. Hoofed it past the Pirate’s Nest and up the small hill, past Van Den Tweel market, and past the Jan Thiel resort. At the end of the road is a trail that will take you past the Aquarium and to Punda (we have not walked this complete trail yet which a little over 8 miles).
Looking at the map, there is a star in a circle (left) near Mermaid Boat Trips, that is close to the Fisherman’s Harbor. Then if you look toward the bottom right corner, below the two “Jan Thiel Beach” marks you will see an upside down wish bone which is the tide pool we found.
Walk from Fisherman’s Harbor to Jan Thiel Beach tide pool. Lower right corner, see upside wish bone
However, we turned left toward the water and headed down the short cliff to discover a nice little, rocky beach with just a handful of locals.
Rocky beach looking back at Jan Thiel Beach Resort.
We kept going and somewhere in the middle of the beach was the perfect pedestal for a rock tower – compliments of Matt.
Matt’s beautiful rock tower.
Rocky beach
We left our tower and headed toward a bushy area that revealed a pretty tide pool – the deepest section is only about mid-thigh and it is protected by the reef on one side and the beach on the other. Makes for a nice place to cool off.
Matt cooling off in the tide pool.
Cute little dog cooling off with the humans.
Tide Pool
- Waiting pool for humans
- Swimming pool for dogs
- Home to the underworld