About Marco Island:
Visitors will find lively entertainment and plenty of recreational activities available. The most popular pastime is walking the beautiful sandy beach where many unusual shells can be found. Tigertail Beach boasts great birdwatching. Wonderful sunsets from Marco's South beach and Tigertail. Numerous dining establishments catering to all tastes and price ranges, some just a walk away. Boat hire and fishing charters into the gulf or fly fishing the mangroves can be reserved at the local marina. Florida's renowned Everglades National Park easily enjoyed by taking a boat trip or enjoying the 'rush' of an airboat from Everglades City, just east of Marco Island.
Areas of Interest:
A short drive from Marco is Florida Audobon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, the Ding Darling State Preserve in Sanibel and the renowned Everglades National Park. The Florida Conservancy's Nature Centre and Marco's Tigertail Beach display the unique environment which surrounds this island.
Other Activities:
If you want to shop till you drop - bargains can be found just 2 miles off the island at the Prime Outlet Shops, or at the Miromar Outlet Shops via I-75 in Naples. Sawgrass Mills Outlet shops situated east on I-75, west of Fort Lauderdale, is the largest discounted indoor shopping mall in the area. Many fine upscale shops on the Island.
Golf courses abound at every turn, you're spoilt for choice. Practice your golf shots just off the island, day and evening hours.Key West Ferry from Marco River Marina and Key West Flights from Marco Island Airport.
Other Activities:
Beach shelling and jogging; nature tours; bird watching; kayaking, canoeing; boat rentals, Key West Ferry. Golf courses within a short drive.