Crystal River Holidays

Relax in a beautiful, natural setting  
Known as the 'home of the manatee', one of nature's most fascinating creatures, visitors to Crystal River can experience the very best of Florida. Surrounded by miles of tree lined waterways and mangroves, Crystal River is the perfect spot for a relaxing family holiday. The proximity of water is a main feature here, offering numerous opportunities for both salt and fresh water fishing, diving and getting closer to dolphins and the famous manatees. Crystal River has a long fishing heritage so you can experience great local seafood at one of the many waterfront restaurants in town. 

Family days out
Kids won't be easily bored here in Crystal River. Fun family attractions in the area include Buccaneer Bay, Florida's only spring-fed water park with flumes, sandy beaches, beach volleyball and supervised children's areas. Wild Waters, also near Silver Springs is a water park with the added addition of a wave pool. There are many opportunities for experiencing nature first hand in the area. Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park has an underwater observatory, native animals, alligators, reptiles and manatees whilst several companies offer river trips that enable visitors to explore the natural habitat of the local wildlife. 

Ideal base for exploring Florida 
Crystal Riveris perfectly located for getting the most from your visit to Florida. By car, stunning beaches can be reached around Tampa to the south whilst to the east; Orlando is home to some of the most famous and popular theme parks in the United States. Disney Land, Sea World and Universal Studios can all be found in and around Orlando and will be sure to delight kids and young at heart adults alike. So whether you intend to stay local or get out and explore, a holiday in Crystal River gives you endless scope for discovering Florida's numerous and varied delights.

Weather in Crystal River

Crystal River is located on Florida’s sunny Nature Coast just 60 miles north of Tampa, an area famous for its stunning scenery and beautiful climate. Boasting a subtropical climate the weather in Crystal River is hot with an average 340 sunny days per year. Temperatures during the summer season can head into the mid thirties while winter temperatures will hover around 20C. Rainfall and humidity levels will be high during the long summer months and holidaymakers can expect around 10 hours of hot sunshine per day. The climate in Crystal River means that holidaymakers do not have to wait for summer to bask in some Florida sunshine.