The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Gasparilla island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 4 beaches in the island.
To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Gasparilla island.
As for the main features of the beaches of Gasparilla island, they are as follows:
The vast majority of Gasparilla island beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.
When we visit from NY, this is our favorite spot to park and go to the beach. The bathrooms are currently under repair, but the shower is still functional. Additionally, there are porta potties available for restroom use.
This beach is a fantastic place to visit where you can relax and learn at the same time. The lighthouse museum was very interesting with friendly staff, and the State Park rangers were very helpful. We learned a lot about the history of the island, such as why the water cisterns were placed there. We really enjoyed our time there, including the beautiful beach and the special treat of seeing a local manatee swimming back and forth for us. It was a wonderful day full of fun. However, the parking space is quite limited due to the narrow end of the island. We needed disabled parking, but the two spaces were already taken. I suppose the size of the area limits the available space.
This beach is not ideal for families with young children. There is a significant drop-off, plenty of broken shells, and on the day we visited, the sea was rough. Despite only going in a little ways, we still managed to spot some fish. However, the water was not as clear as we had anticipated based on the area's reputation. (We visited in mid-October) We didn't come across any manatees or other wildlife. The church was closed, but the lighthouse museum was open. We didn't go inside as we were all in our bathing suits. We were able to find 2 Sharks teeth without much digging, and my sons collected some larger intact shells. There was an entry fee and a small parking fee. During this time of year, the beach was mostly occupied by senior citizens, except for our group. Although there were many people fishing from the beach, we didn't witness anyone actually catching anything.
There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.
The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 30°C and water up to 30.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 19.3°C and water to 19.4°C.