Sanibel island
Ultimate guide (September 2024)
Sanibel is an island in the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. It's a popular tourist destination due to good beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and lots of rare shells. The old lighthouse in the south-east of the island is the main local attraction. Shore and seabed: sand.
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[vote] Coordinates: 26.421927, -82.080376
Hotels [edit]
Most of the hotels are located in the eastern and southern part of Sanibel Island. A typical room rate is 200-300 dollars per night.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Fort Myers International Airport (RSW). Next hire a taxi. Sanibel Island is connected with the mainland by a bridge, so you can get there by a car.
When to go [edit]
The best time for a beach holiday in the island of Sanibel is a warm season from May to October.
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See also other beaches nearby:
7.8 16 km to the east →
7.7 18 km to the north-west ↖
7.5 23 km to the east →
7.6 29 km to the south-east ↘
7.4 32 km to the south-east ↘