Situated approximately 100 miles west of Miami and 180 miles south of Tampa, Marco is the largest and most northerly of the 10,000 islands. Just six miles long and four miles wide, Marco Island's climate is semi-tropical with an average year-round temperature of 74 degrees and an average annual rainfall of 49"
Island is surrounded by the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the tranquil backwaters of the 10,000 islands. Marco Island is also known as the gateway to the Florida Everglades. Just a short drive away, the Everglades National Park, which lies between Marco Island and Miami, covers 1.5 million acres.

Miles of sandy beaches and loads of shopping Marco Island is perfect for anyone who loves the sun, watersports or just relaxing. With over 6 miles of sandy white beaches, your sure to leave your troubles behind.
If golf is your game Marco has that too. There are several courses to choose from in the area and many more within a 30 minute drive.
Deep sea fishing is available through full and half day charters at the marina, or rent a small boat to check out the back waters of the Everglades.

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Tigertail Beach
Located on Marco Island, Tigertail Beach offers the public everything from natural resources to beachside amenities that make your visit a rewarding one. Tigertail Beach offers a bath house, five boardwalks leading from the mangrove lined parking area to the white, sandy beach. As you are standing on the beach looking over the Gulf of Mexico, you will see sand Dollar Island. This area is a nesting area for many birds, some that are threatened species. The Least Terns and Black Skimmers nest here in the spring along with various species of Sandpipers. The tidal bay between Tigertail Beach and Sand Dollar Island is generally an area where a variety of birds feed. We see Herons, Egrets, ibis and Many kinds of Terns, Sandpipers, plovers and Gulls. You may even see birds of prey such as the Osprey, gliding overhead.

A trip to Tigertail is not complete without a stroll along the beach for shells and other beach items. Collection of live shells is not permitted within county parks, but should you walk the shorelines, you will find a variety of shells and maybe even a sand dollar.

For you convenience, there are restrooms at the beach. In addition, a concession offers beach equipment rentals, food, and drinks. A handicapped beach wheelchair is available at this site. There are 190 parking spaces.