Fort Myers: Five best beaches for
winter sun
Fort Myers Islands, Beaches and
Neighbourhoods, situated on Florida’s southwest coast, boast pristine
white-sand beaches, warm turquoise waters and is abundant in wildlife – and all
just within a couple of hours from the bustling cities of Miami and Orlando.
With more than 271 days of sunshine and 590 miles of shoreline across Lee
County, it is the ultimate destination to escape the UK and embrace a touch of
winter sun.
Exploring the Fort Myers area's
live webcams is the next best thing to being there. Catch a sunset in downtown
Fort Myers, see butterflies in Cape Coral or watch the tide roll in off Pine
Island. Offering everything from relaxation to adventure, here are five
unmissable beaches.
Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Fort
Myers
Lynn Hall Memorial Park is a firm
favourite due to its convenient placement of being near Times Square, the
unofficial centre of town. Visitors are never far from a shop or restaurant.
For a birds-eye view of this stretch of coastline, beachgoers can break the day
up with a parasail experience of Estero Island. Close by is the Jimmy
Buffet-inspired Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach, which opened its doors
to visitors in December 2023 and announced the opening of its Fins Up! Beach
Club in January 2024. The “action-packed oasis” and latest addition to the new
254-room resort features a sprawling 15,000 square foot pool overlooking the
Gulf of Mexico and has direct access to the beach as well.
Dog Beach Park, Bonita Springs
Dog lovers should make a visit to
Dog Beach Park, as it welcomes fury friends to run off the lead, making for
perfect dog spotting opportunities. Visitors can also enjoy exploring beyond
the coastline by picking up a Bonita Boat Rentals and discovering the bay water
of southwest Florida, which is home to a fascinating variety of fish, birds,
dolphins and manatees.
Tarpon Bay Beach, Sanibel Island
Tarpon Bay Beach is a local
favourite on Sanibel and is conveniently located in the south centre of the
island. Tarpon Beach Tarpon is widely accessible and is a renowned spot for
picking up seashells – making it a key contributor as to why Sanibel has earned
the title of Shelling Capital of the World. In the spirit of its well-earned
shelling title, visitors should embrace the opportunity of searching for many
of the rare shells found on the sandy shores, from the junonia to the Scotch
bonnet shell.
Blind Pass Beach Park, Sanibel
Island
Blind Pass Beach Park is
positioned on the straight that separates Sanibel Island from Captiva Island
and is perfect spot for fishing and shelling. Blind Pass is conveniently
located off the Sanibel and Captiva Island Road for those wanting to explore the
island with ease. Visitors seeking adventure are invited to rent a vintage
electric Moke for an exciting way to experience the islands making Blind Pass
Beach Park the perfect stop for a picnic before heading towards Captiva.
Turner Beach, Captiva Island
The secluded island of Captiva has
been nominated for the Best Restored Beach in three separate categories. Turner Beach is known for hosting spectacular sunsets, making it the ultimate evening
beach location. To end the day on the beach, visitors to head to the infamous
Mucky Duck -hailed as a “British pub” by locals- sampling fresh shrimp and
sipping cocktails as the sun drops behind the ocean. Visitors can stay abreast
with the latest views from the Mucky Duck by checking out its always-on
BeachCam.
Those planning a visit to Fort
Myers Islands, Beaches, and Neighbourhoods should check out the new 2024
Visitor Guide.
