Perfect days full of sun and await you at beautiful Madeira Beach. Lying on a slender barrier island on the west coast of Florida’s Pinellas Peninsula, Madeira Beach fronts the Gulf of Mexico and is interlaced with waterways. Due west of St. Petersburg, and Florida’s fourth largest city, Madeira beach enjoys easy access to many of Florida’s top attractions while retaining the delightfully laid-back air of a beach town. You can easily find vacation rentals in Madeira Beach to suit any budge.
The town is located less than 30 miles from Tampa, which mean staying at one of the many Madeira Beach condos provides a wonderful base for daytrips to Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, or Disney World. At the end of a full day of amusement, you can return to the comfort and relax atmosphere of this beautiful town.
Perhaps you’ll spend a day away from your Madeira Beach rental in nearby St. Petersburg. You can visit some of the city’s museums, like the Florida International Museum or Great Explorations, the Children’s Museum. Another option is head to Tropicana Field to catch a Devil Rays baseball game. You can stroll to the end of St. Petersburg Pier, which, extending into Tampa Bay for over a quarter of a mile, is one of the longest in Florida. At the end of the pier you’ll find an observation platform, shops and restaurants and an aquarium.
But if you prefer to simply lay at the beach and do nothing, this town lies within the Pinellas Suncoast, a stretch of silken sand beaches abutting warm, crystal-clear Gulf of Mexico waters. And without doubt, some of the finest beaches in the country can be found here. The gentle surf here creates ideal conditions for numerous watersports, and days after days of warm sunshine give you plenty of chances to try them. Options include sailing or windsurfing, diving or water-skiing.
If you care to rouse yourself, you might spend time in the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, filled with hundreds of birds, including cormorants, pelicans, and herons. Nearby John’s Pass, a turn-of-the-century fishing village still offers tremendous fishing. You can also head out into the Gulf on a chartered cruise, either for deep-sea fishing or dolphin- and manatee-watching. A narrated sightseeing cruise can introduce you to the region’s natural beauty as well as its history.
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