The water on this side of Nevis is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean, so it is usually very calm and clear - just gentle ripples lapping the sand. That makes it perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and watching fish dart around in the shallows. Because the water is so clear, you can sometimes see your feet on the sandy bottom even when you are standing waist-deep.
Pinney's Beach is also a nesting ground for sea turtles. Green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles sometimes haul themselves up the sand at night to lay their eggs. Conservation groups in Nevis work hard to protect the turtle nests, making sure the babies - called hatchlings - can safely find their way to the sea when they emerge.
The beach is lined with local beach bars and restaurants where you can eat freshly grilled fish, drink cold sorrel juice, and watch pelicans dive into the sea for their own lunch. Brown pelicans are expert fishermen - they fly high, spot a fish below, then fold their wings and plunge straight down like an arrow.
In the evening, Pinney's Beach turns golden-pink as the sun sets over the Caribbean Sea. Locals and visitors sit together on the sand watching the colours change, listening to the palm fronds rustling in the warm breeze. It is one of those simple, perfect moments that people remember long after they have gone home.