You can also arrange rentals on Marco Island itself through Budget, Enterprise, Sears, or Thrifty. If you'll need a rental car and need more suggestions, please contact us . Modern-day development began in 1965. Today, Marco Island is a 24-square mile outdoor recreation paradise, with an intricate web of canals and four miles of sandy beaches. Watersports attract most visitors to Marco Island, including boating, superb fishing, sailing and para-sailing, and swimming.
Beachcombers enjoy excellent shelling.
Golfing and tennis are available at several on-island and nearby golf courses and tennis courts. Bird watching is also popular. 200 varieties of birds have been observed here, and Marco Island is an official sanctuary for the American Bald Eagle. Marco Island hosts a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation, and it is surrounded by many Florida parks and nature preserves. Marco Island's climate is tropical.