Old Florida Fishing Village on Pine Island – Matlacha, Florida

Pine Island’s Colorful Matlacha, Florida

Although we have been to Pine Island and Matlacha, Florida by car before, we had never visited by boat. Jim did some research and found Olde Fish House Marina, a local marina in Matlacha Pass, situated smack dab in the middle of one of the most colorful little “Old Florida” towns in Florida. Matlacha is just a small part of Pine Island, when you cross the bridge going toward the bigger (18-mile long) Pine Island, Matlacha proceeds it. You will know you’ve arrived by all the colorful gift shops lining the way. We stocked up on seafood and enjoyed touring the gift shops, all within a very short walking distance of the marina.

Pine Island is surrounded by mangroves, three aquatic preserves, and acres of fruit groves and is home to many creative folks… artists, authors, songwriters, and poets. It is often referred to as “Florida’s Creative Coast.”

   

The restroom facilities were some of the most basic we’ve seen, but we are always thankful for a hot shower.

   

Pine Island boasts of having no traffic signals, tolls, or high rises!

   

   

   

Andy and Mary drove over to the marina from their place, in Cape Coral, for cocktails and dinner out with us. It’s always a fun time when meeting up with friends from home.