Travel Guide of Marco Island in United States by Influencers and Travelers

Marco Island is a small sea island, or barrier island, on the Gulf Coast of the United States located 20 miles south of Naples in Collier County, Florida. It is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands. Marco Island is an affluent beach and boating resort island with a small-town character. Two access bridges maintain a gated community atmosphere.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Marco Island

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1 - Cape Romano

   15 km away

Cape Romano is a cape on the Gulf Coast of Florida, United States, below Naples, just beyond the southwestern tip of Marco Island and northwest of the Ten Thousand Islands in Collier County. Calusa Indians founded the settlement and called it Manataca.

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2 - Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

   17 km away

The Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge is located in Southwest Florida in Collier County, between Marco Island and Everglades City, Florida. The refuge was first established in 1996 and covers 35,000 acres of the Ten Thousand Islands. The refuge includes both fresh and saltwater, and protects a large area of mangrove forest. Activities include fishing, hunting, bird watching, kayaking and camping. The refuge is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. There are approximately 200 species of fish, 189 species of birds and innumerable plant species.

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3 - Naples

   24 km away

Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city's population was 19,539. Naples is a principal city of the Naples-Marco Island, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of about 322,000 as of 2015.

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4 - Ten Thousand Islands

   27 km away

The Ten Thousand Islands are a chain of islands and mangrove islets off the coast of southwest Florida, between Cape Romano and the mouth of the Lostmans River. Some of the islands are high spots on a submergent coastline. Others were produced by mangroves growing on oyster bars. Despite the name, the islets in the chain only number in the hundreds.

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5 - Fort Myers

   47 km away

Fort Myers or Ft. Myers, is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 62,298 and in 2019 was estimated at 87,103.

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Why should you visit Marco Island ?

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Marco Island a corner of paradise in the gulf of Mexico

The largest of the Ten Thousand Islands

Marco Island s a family vacation destination.
A seaside paradise located on the west coast of Florida at the entrance of the Everglades National Park.

Marco Island is also a town in Collie County, USA. 
The city is known for its international tennis tournament 

The island is connected by bridges starting from south of the city of Naples.
 Its network of inland waterways is reminiscent of Venice in Italy 

Marco island is a rich city with a higher GDP ranking in the United states
The average Personal Income per habitat is above 59K

Marco Island has a completely preserved natural setting

The nature activities are numerous:swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, boat excursions, wildlife and bird watching, and many others.
Between marinas, dream beaches, stores, small charming restaurants, and luxury villas, nothing is missing.


One of the particularities of the island:the mailboxes are all more original than the others!

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Marco Island

What is the airport of departure for Marco Island?

Fort Myers Airport (RSW) (Southwest Florida International Airport) is located 47 miles north of Marco Island and travel time is approximately 55 minutes. 

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is located 78 miles north of Marco Island and travel time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is Marco Island Florida known for?

Marco Island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The island offers world-class golf courses nearby, shopping and dining on Marco Island and in the surrounding Naples area.

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