Port Charlotte Holidays
Beaches and wildlife
Those looking for quiet relaxation combined with outdoor activities and wildlife should consider a holiday in Port Charlotte. Holidays here feature quiet beaches and fascinating wildlife parks around the aptly-named Peace River on the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Accommodation centres on comfortable villas and low-key holiday villages along the coast away from the town centre. Port Charlotte offers the atmosphere of an old-style small Florida community rather than big crowds and lively nightlife.
Florida eco-tourism
The coastline, islands, rivers and estuary along with over a hundred miles of waterways and canals mean Port Charlotte presents a fantastic array of waterborne activities, including exciting kayak nature tours, first-class sea fishing and relaxing boat trips. Try kayaking on the Peace and Myakka rivers. Sailing trips from Charlotte Harbour enjoy a deservedly high reputation. You would also be hard pressed to sample all the superb golf courses in the area. Eco-tourism is an important feature of Port Charlotte with well-organised nature parks like the Myakka State Park offering sightings of alligators, dolphins and turtles, and miles of superb walking and cycling trails. Port Charlotte is also a favourite with Florida birdwatchers.
Uncrowded beaches and fine dining
Port Charlotte's uncrowded beaches are famous for their soft sand and beautiful shells. The resort is also well placed for beaches at Siesta Key, Manasota Key and Gasparilla Island. As well as nature and beaches, Port Charlotte offers a charming assortment of characterful shops and a good choice of restaurants, with plenty of fine dining and romantic waterfront locations. Popular excursions include trips to Sarasota, Tampa, Naples, the fantastic Everglades National Park, and Disney and Universal in Orlando.
Weather in Port Charlotte
Southern Florida is world famous for its constant supply of sun and warmth and the weather in Port Charlotte is no exception to this rule. Temperatures rarely dip below 20C throughout the year and from March through to November remain almost always above 25C. The longest hours of sunshine per day are seen in April and May with up to 10 hours per day and this is also an excellent time to visit due to the minimal rainfall.
