A beautiful place in southern Florida, Captiva Island has the Gulf of Mexico around it. The island dates back approximately six thousand years. It was initially together with Sanibel Island. However it became severed during a powerful hurricane. ’s storm surge. It created what is called a blind pass. Captiva Island is also a nearby island to Pine Island. Captiva Island Vacation Rentals are a wonderful way to experience all the island has to offer.

Legend states that Captiva Island got its name from a pirate, Captain Jose Gaspar. Captain Gaspar held female prisoners on the island for ransom. Locals do not know if this is accurate as the only hardcore evidence is a land developer. ’s advertising brochure. The subtropical climate on the island hosts a daily average high of eighty five degrees. The average low for the island is sixty four degrees.

Typically the hottest days are between July and mid October. Average rainfall varies from a little over one inch in February to almost six inches in September. It appears that September would be a rainy month but actually it is one of the best months on Captiva. Travelling anytime to Captiva can be an amazing experience. The only requirement loving the beach.

If you love to be outdoors, Captiva is the place for you. Filled with six miles of beautiful white sands, Captiva has been rated the best surf and sand by tourists. There are always things to do. Sunbathing and relaxing are top on the list. However shelling is a very popular activity by visitors and locals. Sanibel and Captiva Islands host the most beautiful shells in the United States. There are many different types and all sorts of colors. One needs to remember to get the best looking shells you need to start early. Shelling is popular and the best shells are gone early. Also going to shell during low tide is a great tip. There are more shells to see. On the islands, the locals call shelling the. “Sanibel Stoop. “.

Playing in the water is another favorite pastime of visitors to Captiva Island. Yolo Watersports offers parasail rides on the Gulf. You will get a birds eye view of the island. Also there are ecotours of the island. This is a fun way to learn about the local mangrove ecosystem. The visitor will learn about local wildlife and see some of it. They will also see the unique shells and nature sanctuary.

Now that you have chosen this as the destination, the next question to answer is where should a person stay on Captiva Island. There are many options and Captiva Island vacation rentals available. A good source for seeing what is for rent is the internet. One can search the many listings on captiva-island.com. It lists how many people the home will sleep, price and some of the amenities.

Local realtors are always a good way to find out what is out there. American Realty of Captiva is one such realtor. These realtors can figure out a good area for what you are looking for. For example, a young family may like to be within walking distance of the beach, near restaurants, shops and activities. However, honeymooners may like the more secluded off the beaten path type rental.

Captiva Island is a place to visit if you are looking for a tropical locale that has lush greenery, beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets. Captiva Island is a gem of Southwest Florida. It is definitely a place worth visiting.