Marco Island has retained much of the natural beauty of its beginning when the Calusa Indians inhabited the island over 5,000 years ago. Lush tropical foliage and over 200 species of birds, including the American Bald Eagle are found here. In addition to boating and fishing, shelling, snorkeling, windsurfing, and parasailing, residents take time out for dining, shopping, and the arts as well. There is no shortage of boutiques, galleries, outdoor cafes and specialty restaurants on the island. An easy going, sophisticated, carefree lifestyle surrounded by water, white sandy beaches and fabulous beach resorts.
Water sports are high on the list of fun activities.
An island paradise located off the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Marco Island is the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands and is considered a gateway to the Everglades. In the past it was a secluded hideaway for pirates, today it is an secluded getaway for travelers. The water and the beaches display a charismatic charm, dangling off the edge of the busy mainland. Power boats, fishing vessels, high-speed catamarans, sailboats, pleasure boats and cruise boats weave around the island, taking on the appearance of an interstate highway.