was not developed for tourism until the 1960s. It was mainly famous for its clams and there were several canneries on the island.
Upscale, Modern and yet Natural
Today, the outdoor recreation is guaranteed year-round with practically perfect tropical climate. The Seminole State Park is just a few miles away and you can take boat tours of the mangrove trees and the Ten Thousand Islands or walk along miles of trails where you will see local wildlife. Naples is just north from your Marco Island timeshare where you will find a historic downtown area with fantastic shops, sophisticated restaurants and art galleries. While the kids are enjoying the beach activities, you can relax at one if the upscale beachfront restaurants or a funky, local bar right on the water.
Marco Island presents a few annual world-class signature events including the Marco Island Seafood Festival in March, the Festival of the Arts in April, the Marco Island Rocks Concert Series and many colorful Christmas events in December, to name a few.
This region is called the Paradise Coast for many good reasons. The beaches are award-winning from TripAdvisor, Travelers Choice, Conde Nast, USA Today and Fodor’s. The Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is one of the top 10 beach state parks in Florida. You can take kayaks or paddleboards through the mangrove forests and rookeries that can only be seen by slow boat. The pristine beaches are perfect for volleyball, shelling, water sports, birding and sunsets. Marco Island timeshare ownership provides you with an affordable way to enjoy everything the Paradise Coast has to offer including luxury accommodation without breaking your budget.
Amazing Native American History
History aficionados will find lots to see as Marco Island is next to Marco Key, where some of the finest prehistoric Native American art in North America was found. More than 1,000 wooden carvings were unearthed including the Key Marco Cat, a statuette carved between 500 and 1,500 years ago. It is considered one of the finest pieces of Pre-Columbian art ever found in North America. The Marco Island Historical Museum offers tours of the archeological sites and presents an overview of the 10,000-year old history of the area.
Some of the main attractions on Marco Island include the flea and street market Marco Island Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays, Mackle Park where you will find walking trails and a pond with ducks and turtles. The park also has an indoor pool and table tennis.
Florida is a world-famous vacation destination for so many reasons, and Marco Island is the epitome of this tropical paradise. You can enjoy all the fun and adventure in the area every year with a Marco Island timeshare, whether during the summer season or winter because the weather is almost always perfect.
