点评:We rented a Jeep and snorkel gear for our trip and explored Smith’s Reef on Providenciales. We accessed the reef by driving to the end of Coconut Road, where a small sandy road leads to a hidden parking area near the beach. While some people park along the side of the road, there is a more direct path that gets you closer to the water.
Our first snorkeling experience was a bit underwhelming—we started near the Smith’s Reef sign and saw only a few turtles and very little coral. We weren’t sure what made the spot so popular.
Later, we found a map of the Turtle Cove and Smith’s Reef area that highlighted better snorkeling spots farther along the beach, near the buoy markers. We returned to explore those areas, and it was a completely different experience. The reef there was full of vibrant coral, colorful fish, sea turtles, and even a curious puffer fish.
If you’re planning to snorkel at Smith’s Reef, don’t stop at the sign—check out a map of the area and head farther down the beach toward the buoys. That’s where you’ll really get to experience the best of the reef.
翻译:我们租了一辆吉普车,带上浮潜装备,前往普罗维登西亚莱斯岛的史密斯礁探险。我们开车到椰子路的尽头,沿着一条小沙路通往海滩附近一个隐蔽的停车场。虽然有些人会把车停在路边,但还有一条更直接的小路可以让你更靠近海水。
我们的第一次浮潜体验有点令人失望——我们从史密斯礁标志附近开始,只看到了几只海龟和很少的珊瑚。我们不确定是什么让这个地方如此受欢迎。
后来,我们找到了一张海龟湾和史密斯礁区域的地图,上面标注了海滩更远处靠近浮标标记的更适合浮潜的地点。我们再次回到这些区域探索,这是一次完全不同的体验。那里的珊瑚礁充满了鲜艳的珊瑚、色彩斑斓的鱼类、海龟,甚至还有一只好奇的河豚。
如果你计划在史密斯礁浮潜,别只停留在路标处——先看看地图,然后沿着海滩继续向浮标走去。在那里,你才能真正体验到最美的珊瑚礁。