FAQ: Where Is San Marcos Island?

Where is San Marco Island?

Marco Island is a small sea island, or barrier island, on the Gulf Coast of the United States. Located 20 miles (32 km) south of Naples in Collier County, Florida it is 198 nautical miles to Havana. It is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands.

Is Marco Island an actual island?

Marco Island is the largest Barrier Island within Southwest Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands area extending from Marco Island to Cape Sable. It lies within the subtropical to tropical climate zone and experiences a distinct wet and dry season with most of the rainfall occurring between the months of June and October.

How do you get to Marco Island Florida?

There is actually only one airport which is the closest to Marco Island. The main airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, and that is where 99% of all travelers coming to Marco go. If you are only going to be going to Marco Island you should go through RSW.

Is Marco Island worth visiting?

Marco Island is well worth a visit for a quiet getaway for a couple or a family, but still some local action if you want it.

Is Marco Island Expensive?

29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Marco Island, located a few miles from the Florida Everglades and close to Naples, is the most expensive beach destination in Florida, according to the latest survey from CheapHotels.org.

Is Marco Island or Naples better?

Marco beaches are less crowded and so we usually prefer them, but I personally think the water is generally clearer in Naples. They both are very nice and I don’t think you could go wrong with the beaches in Naples or Marco. We REALLY like laid back and quiet, so Marco wins out there for us!

Is Marco Island safe to visit?

The crime rate in Marco Island — population 18,122 — is 5.74 per 1,000 people, with 0.33 violent crimes and 5.41 property crimes, according to alarms.org. In 2018, the town ranked No. 1 on the council’s list. Last year, it ranked third on the list, with Naples ranking fourth.

How safe is Marco Island?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 5 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Marco Island is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 84% of America’s communities). One’s chance of becoming a victim of crime in Marco Island is one in 195.

Which is better Marco Island or Siesta Key?

Marco is nice, but has been concreted over with too many high rises. Siesta Key has far superior beaches. It is like walking on sugar. You also have the added benefit of Sarasota (dining/art and antiques) and other barrier islands to visit within a week’s time.

Do you need a car to get around Marco Island?

Re: do I need a car? Unless you intend to spend all of your time in and around the hotel, I would highly recommend renting a car when visiting Marco – there is a lot to see which isn’t readily within walking distance. Taxi’s are of course available, but day to day this wouldn’t be that convenient (nor cheap).

Which is better Marco Island or Sanibel Island?

Both Sanibel Island and Marco Island offer distinctive experiences in terms of activities, beaches, dining options, and more. Sanibel Island is known by many as a shelling and wildlife destination, while Marco Island’s reputation is often tied to the nearby Ten Thousand Islands and its tourist offerings.

Where do you fly in to go to Marco Island?

The closest airport is Fort Myers …. Fort Myers Airport (RSW)(Southwest Florida International Airport) is located 47 miles north of Marco and the driving time is around 55 minutes. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is located 78 miles north of Marco Island and the driving time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Is Marco Island cheaper than Naples?

Marco Island is 26.4% more expensive than Naples. Marco Island housing costs are 69.4% more expensive than Naples housing costs.

Are there alligators in Marco Island canals?

Occasionally, there will be one spotted in the Marco River and even the canals of Marco Island. Alligators were reported in several canals this past August and September. It is not uncommon. Alligators are fascinating, historic creatures that can be enjoyed as part of the natural beauty of South Florida.

Is Marco Island pretty?

We visited Marco Island, Florida in November a few years ago. The island is absolutely gorgeous – beautiful beaches, nice hotels, and wonderful restaurants. There are so many other beautiful places along the coast of Florida that our experience made us not want to ever visit Marco Island again.