Madeira Beach Holidays

Madeira Beach, on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is a charming base for a quiet beach holiday, and offers a peaceful and laid-back resort close to many local attractions. Located on a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway, Madeira Beach lies a short distance from the busy resorts of St. Pete beach and Clearwater, and are within reach of Tampa Bay. The resort is best-known for St. John's Pass, the quaint fishing village which has become a major centre for shopping and dining in the area.

 

The beach is an ideal base for those looking to relax and take in the slow pace of the region, and enjoy the scenic Gulf of Mexico, and its quiet charms. Family-friendly and boasting a lovely natural setting, Madeira Beach offers white sandy beaches and a host of water-based activities to indulge in, as well as numerous boat trips that depart from Hubbard's Marina and run up and down the shoreline. There are dolphin-spotting trips, dinner cruises, floating casinos, Pirate ship rides and deep-sea fishing excursions, with most visitors taking to the seas to experience the beauty of the Gulf. Madeira Beach offers plenty of water sports, but is best-known as a major surfing destination - the best on the Gulf coast - thanks to the fantastic surf found here, which attracts many enthusiasts throughout the year. John's Pass is the hub of the resort, with over 100 shops, and waterfront restaurants serving freshly-caught fish and seafood, especially the local grouper. The village has a distinctly Old World charm, with its boardwalks and arts and crafts shops, and is fun to stroll around during both the daytime and in the evening.

 

Visitors to Madeira Beach have plenty of natural wilderness areas to tour, and some first-class parks such as Fort Desoto, with walking, hiking, biking and bird-watching being popular pastimes along the Gulf and ideal for activity holidays. As well as the deep-sea fishing, there are numerous golf courses in the area, and activities such as tennis and shuffleboard. Local attractions include those in St. Pete Beach and Clearwater, such as the Aquarium, various museums, and the Sunken Gardens, and plenty of lively nightlife and entertainment, whilst Busch Gardens in Tampa offers a family day out at a world-famous theme park. Orlando is just a 2-hour drive, whilst the Space Coast on the Atlantic is a 3-hour trip.