An island in southwest Florida that borders the Gulf of Mexico and is a wonderful vacation spot is Captiva Island. This island dates back six thousand years. Initially it was connected with Sanibel Island. Captiva became its own island during a very bad hurricane. The storm surge separated it from Sanibel by Blind Pass. The blind pass was the storm surge. Captiva is also a barrier island to Pine Island. If a getaway is on the list, one should definitely look at Captiva Island Vacation Rentals for a great experience.
According to island lore, the island was named for the actions of Captain Jose Gaspar. Legend tells that the pirate, Captain Gaspar held females captive on the island for ransom. Local historians are not sure if this is correct as the only hard evidence is a land developer. 's advertising brochure. The island hosts a subtropical climate with an average high of eighty five degrees Fahrenheit. The island average low temperature is sixty four degrees.
The average island climate shows the hottest days between July and mid October. The typical rainfall is a little over an inch in February and almost six inches in September. The month the locals call the best, September is actually the month that gets the most rainfall. Touring Captiva is a true treat. The terrain is beautiful and amazing. The beaches are wonderful.
If you love to be outdoors, Captiva is the place for you. Filled with six miles of beautiful white sands, Captiva has been rated the best surf and sand by tourists. There are always things to do. Sunbathing and relaxing are top on the list. However shelling is a very popular activity by visitors and locals. Sanibel and Captiva Islands host the most beautiful shells in the United States. There are many different types and all sorts of colors. One needs to remember to get the best looking shells you need to start early. Shelling is popular and the best shells are gone early. Also going to shell during low tide is a great tip. There are more shells to see. On the islands, the locals call shelling the. "Sanibel Stoop. ".
Water sports are always a fun way to spend the day. Yolo Watersports offers parasail rides about the Gulf of Mexico. A visitor can also get a guided ecotour of the mangrove ecosystem. This tour will show the visitor what lives in the mangroves. Studies of shells and the nature sanctuary will also be discussed.
Now that you have chosen this as the destination, the next question to answer is where should a person stay on Captiva Island. There are many options and Captiva Island vacation rentals available. A good source for seeing what is for rent is the internet. One can search the many listings on captiva-island.com. It lists how many people the home will sleep, price and some of the amenities.
Local realtors are always a good way to find out what is out there. American Realty of Captiva is one such realtor. These realtors can figure out a good area for what you are looking for. For example, a young family may like to be within walking distance of the beach, near restaurants, shops and activities. However, honeymooners may like the more secluded off the beaten path type rental.
Captiva Island is a place to visit if you are looking for a tropical locale that has lush greenery, beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets. Captiva Island is a gem of Southwest Florida. It is definitely a place worth visiting. - 31515
According to island lore, the island was named for the actions of Captain Jose Gaspar. Legend tells that the pirate, Captain Gaspar held females captive on the island for ransom. Local historians are not sure if this is correct as the only hard evidence is a land developer. 's advertising brochure. The island hosts a subtropical climate with an average high of eighty five degrees Fahrenheit. The island average low temperature is sixty four degrees.
The average island climate shows the hottest days between July and mid October. The typical rainfall is a little over an inch in February and almost six inches in September. The month the locals call the best, September is actually the month that gets the most rainfall. Touring Captiva is a true treat. The terrain is beautiful and amazing. The beaches are wonderful.
If you love to be outdoors, Captiva is the place for you. Filled with six miles of beautiful white sands, Captiva has been rated the best surf and sand by tourists. There are always things to do. Sunbathing and relaxing are top on the list. However shelling is a very popular activity by visitors and locals. Sanibel and Captiva Islands host the most beautiful shells in the United States. There are many different types and all sorts of colors. One needs to remember to get the best looking shells you need to start early. Shelling is popular and the best shells are gone early. Also going to shell during low tide is a great tip. There are more shells to see. On the islands, the locals call shelling the. "Sanibel Stoop. ".
Water sports are always a fun way to spend the day. Yolo Watersports offers parasail rides about the Gulf of Mexico. A visitor can also get a guided ecotour of the mangrove ecosystem. This tour will show the visitor what lives in the mangroves. Studies of shells and the nature sanctuary will also be discussed.
Now that you have chosen this as the destination, the next question to answer is where should a person stay on Captiva Island. There are many options and Captiva Island vacation rentals available. A good source for seeing what is for rent is the internet. One can search the many listings on captiva-island.com. It lists how many people the home will sleep, price and some of the amenities.
Local realtors are always a good way to find out what is out there. American Realty of Captiva is one such realtor. These realtors can figure out a good area for what you are looking for. For example, a young family may like to be within walking distance of the beach, near restaurants, shops and activities. However, honeymooners may like the more secluded off the beaten path type rental.
Captiva Island is a place to visit if you are looking for a tropical locale that has lush greenery, beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets. Captiva Island is a gem of Southwest Florida. It is definitely a place worth visiting. - 31515
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