If you’re interested in learning some quick facts about the Sanibel & Captiva Islands, you’ve come to the right place! These beautiful sister islands in Southwest Florida are a wonderful place for people who like to enjoy the great outdoors.
- 15 miles of unspoiled beaches.
- 25 miles of bike paths.
- 50 species of fish.
- 230 species of birds.
- 250 species of shells.
- 0 stop lights.
- Over 65% of Sanibel’s land area is a nature reserve.
- Sanibel & Captiva Islands are also known as “The Shell Capital of the World”.
- Sanibel has around 6,500 year round residents and 30,000 during season.
- Captiva has around 600 year round residents and 4,000 during season.
- Sanibel & Captiva winters are mild and dry with average daytime temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to the low 80s.
- Sanibel & Captiva summers are tempered by the cooling sea breezes and range from the high 80s to low 90s.
- Sanibel Island is the same size as Manhattan.
- Sanibel Island is about 12 miles long and less than 3 miles across at its widest point.
- Captiva Island is under 5 miles long and under half a mile across at its widest point.
- Sanibel has 2 main roads: Periwinkle Way and Gulf Road.
- The average annual water temperature is 78 degrees.
- The tallest structure on Sanibel Island is the Sanibel Island Light, which is 98 feet high.
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