Marco Island, Florida
Marco 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 is primarily a year-round beach and boating resort island. It is home to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Hilton Marco Island Resort, a golf club, a yacht club, parks, and nature areas. The six miles of uncrowded beaches on Marco Island... Show more are among the widest in Florida and feature bright white, sugar sand and bountiful shelling opportunities. There are two public beaches, a private beach complex for residents, and offshore island beaches, such as Keewaydin Island. It is close to the shopping and restaurants of Naples, while preserving a secluded, island atmosphere with limited traffic. With over 100 miles of canals, Marco Island is a boater's paradise.Marco Island is a principal...