Cape Coral | the Venice of Florida.

Cape Coral History

Cape Coral belongs to Lee County and is a fast growing city that has its origins in around 60 years ago. It is a typical American city with European influence. From the In the 50's a boom began to appear in this region. In 1957 the foundation of the Gulf American Land Corporation. The owners, Leonard and Jack Rosen, started to sell their estates north of the Caloosahatchee River into a true Venice of Florida. In the whole area Cape Coral developed a system with water channels, lakes and roads. It took place extensive construction work. At the end of the 50's the construction of the first houses was started. Today Cape Coral has a huge network of water canals over 600 kilometres long. Many canals also have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. A true paradise for people, who love boats and water.

The Rosen brothers have been running intensive promotion and advertising campaigns. Cape Coral developed very quickly. Although there was initial skepticism about the infrastructure, many people found that new residents to Cape Coral. The development of infrastructure went at the same pace as the construction of many houses and villas. Looking back the decision for many house owners has itself more as worthwhile. The value of the properties has increased massively over time.

You can see the growth of Cape Coral in these pictures. Cape Coral has become the largest City in southwest Florida.

The Cape Coral Bridge was built in 1964. It connects Cape Coral with Fort Myers. As a result of an additional bridge had to be built to cope with the enormous growth of the population. The Midpoint Bridge was put into operation in 1997.

The Yacht Club, the oldest residential area of Cape Coral, is located in the most southeastern part of the region. Cape Coral was officially recognized and registered as a city in 1970. Cape Coral has belonged to the Cities with one of the lowest crime rates in Florida with over 150,000 inhabitants.

Cape Coral - dream vacation in Florida

Hospitals and an excellent infrastructure in the health sector are a matter of course. German-speaking doctors are also available in some hospitals. In Fort Myers and in the further surroundings you will find a lot of interesting cultural peculiarities. The International Fort Myers Airport is 30 minutes from Cape Coral. On the doorstep of Cape Coral you will find worthwhile excursion destinations or beaches that will be unforgettable. Sanibel or Captiva we would like to mention here.

Boat and water

Cape Coral offers, as already mentioned, a labyrinth of waterways and canals. With a boat you can plan varied excursions in the surrounding area. In the USA you do not need a I have a license to drive a boat. It is important that you are well informed by an experienced skipper about the local regulations and conduct are instructed. A good introduction should also into the practice for the appropriate boat.

Cape Coral Bridge

In 1964 the Cape Coral Bridge was built, connecting the city with Fort Myers. Due to the A further bridge was needed to cope with the population growth and was completed in 1997. The Midpoint Bridge has brought both cities even closer together.

The oldest part of Cape Coral, the "Yacht Club" in the southeastern tip, was founded in the 60s. Further areas followed: the so-called "Gold Coast" in the east, the "Pelican Area" in the south.

1970 Cape Coral was registered as a city. Today (2007) the city has about 170.000 inhabitants. and in winter, thanks to the tourists and "snow birds" (frozen Americans from the north, who are the snow to Florida) about 20.000 more.

Cape Coral info

• Cape coral 360° Images
• City of Cape Coral's Website

Cape Coral Climate table

average temperatures in degrees Celsius

Cape Coral - holiday paradise in Florida

Cape Coral - the Venice of Florida - is a holiday paradise that cannot be more beautiful. Sunshine all year round and pleasant temperatures between 23 and 31 degrees during the day.

The unique thing about Cape Coral are the many dreamlike holiday homes directly on the water, most of which have their own pool and boat mooring. Thanks to a labyrinth from canals, there are numerous holiday homes with their own jetty in an incomparably beautiful location.

After Fort Myers it's a stone's throw

Fort Myers with its 62,000 inhabitants can be reached in a few minutes by car via a bridge. From shopping, a turbulent city life, dream beaches and sights Fort Myers has to offer. a lot to offer. The Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum, for example. Or the Edison Mall - a huge shopping mall. The unique beach in Fort Myers Beach. Or the Shell Factory & Nature Park with the world's largest collection of corals and rare shells.

Fort Myers Airport is particularly practical for German holidaymakers. At the international airport you can you even land by direct flight from Germany.

Key West is worth a trip

Florida's Key West is also easily accessible from Cape Coral. Either with the airplane in under a Hour flight time. Or with a breathtaking speedboat ride along the west coast.

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach has a very long, spacious and interesting dream beach with all the amenities you could wish for. special Florida feeling. Many restaurants, bars and souvenir shops offer a lot of variety. At the long pier or in one of the beautiful bars on the beach you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. enjoy. Maybe you are lucky and you will also find dolphins.

The subtropical island of Sanibel and Captiva

Shells you will find in abundance. Every day the tides bring new specimens to the kilometre-long Beaches. A paradise for every shellfish lover. Every day you discover something new!

Sanibel & Captiva Island

Sights worth seeing on Sanibel is the lighthouse built in 1884 and Bowma's Beach on Captiva. the sunsets at the Turner Beach.

N.J. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge - ideal with Bicycles or for hiking.

Pine Island

Pine Island is located off Cape Coral. In the Waterfront-Restaurant and in St. James City at the In the southern part of the island you can enjoy many fish dishes and seafood fresh from the sea.

Matlacha

A place with Caribbean ambience, with wooden houses and marina. Here you will find interesting Seafood restaurants and meet a very relaxed population. The area is also known for their excellent fishing grounds.

Everglades National Park

The Everglades are directly in front of Cape Coral. A huge nature reserve. An airboat trip you shouldn't miss it. A boat propelled by a propeller rushes with you through the marshes of Florida. With a bit of luck you can see alligators and many other animals in their natural environment. An unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Other excursion possibilities

Naples Florida

Very famous as a celebrity's paradise. Maintained place with many shopping possibilities, restaurants and Bars. In Naples, you should visit the over 300 meters long and listed pier.

Shopping recommendation in Naples: South 5th Avenue and Tin City Waterfront with its shops and restaurants Naples Museum of Arts for art lovers.

• Philharmonic Center

St.Petersburg / Tampa Bay

The Pier, a viewing platform with a sensational view over Tampa Bay. The Pier is over 400 meters high. In the harbour you will find an original replica of the famous sailing ship The Bounty.

• Salvador Dali Museum

Sarasota Florida

Known for its beautiful and long sandy beaches.

At the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art you will find Florida's most famous art collections. Ringling Museum of Art.

Orlando Orange County

Experience parks such as Disneyworld, Universal Studios and Sea-World are just a few of the most important Sights of Orlando. An Eldorado for amusement parks. A must for the whole Family.

• Disney World Resort
• Universal Orlando
• Seaworld

Kennedy Space Center

Here you will find the control center of space research in the USA

Key West

Key West can be reached by car or speedboat from Fort Myers. The southernmost point of the USA with breathtaking sunsets and its famous history.

• Key West
• Key West Express

Cape Coral has something for everyone

While you are feeling at home in your holiday home directly on the canal, you can enjoy this Rest and retreat from a variety of activities around Cape Coral start.

Whether a visit to the nearby town of Fort Myers with its beautiful beaches and bustling city life. Whether a Boat trip to the offshore islands Sanbal Island, Pine Island, Cayo Costa. Or a visit of the nearby Everglades with its swamps and crocodiles.

The nature reserves Pine Island and Matlacha with their wetlands are also recommended, swamps and mangrove forests. They are home to rare waterfowl, turtles, Giant snakes and alligators.

All around Cape Coral and Fort Myers there are numerous leisure possibilities. Who likes to play golf, gets his money's worth one hundred percent on first-class championship golf courses. After all Florida with the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

For families with children there are many exciting attractions and leisure activities such as the Sunsplash Family Waterpark, the Mike Greenwells Family Fun Park, the Imaginarium or Children's Science Center.

The area at Florida's southwest coast around Cape Coral and Fort Myers is a unique Holiday paradise. In the Gulf of Mexico you can discover hundreds of islands with white sandy beaches, that exude Caribbean flair.

Directly from the cottage in Cape Coral you can visit the famous Visit dream beaches of Sanibel and Capitiva.

Shopping and Outlets

For friends of shopping, there are perfect shopping opportunities in various shopping malls and outlet centers. Many are located in the region of Fort Myers and can be reached by car in approximately 30 minutes to reach. You will also find a larger number of restaurants for every taste.

Shopping Malls

Miromar Outlet

123 Corkscrew Road/Miromar Outlet Blvd in Estero

Coral Wood Shopping Center

2301 Del Prado Blvd.in Cape Coral

Edison Mall Shopping Center

4125 Cleveland Ave.; Ft. Myers

Tanger Outlet Center

20350 Summerlin Road in Ft. Myers

Bell Tower Mall

4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd in Ft. Myers

Coconut Point

23106 Fashion Drive in EsteroEstero

Supermarkets

Publix

Pine Island Rd. corner Hancock Bridge Pkwy

Skyline Blvd. corner Santa Babara Blvd

Walmart

505 SW Pine Island Road

Places of interest and museums in Cape Coral

The historic old town is definitely worth seeing. Worth a visit are for example also the Imaginarium Science Center, the Railroad Museum of South Florida and the Southwest Florida Museum of History. There is a lot to discover...

Cape Coral Golf

Florida is an eldorado for golfers. Very beautiful golf courses, tennis courts and many types of Water sports offer an abundance of leisure activities. Cape Coral, through its Versatility of leisure activities - and not forgetting the beautiful weather that have Cape Coral helped to one of the most popular vacation destinations of Florida.

Cape Coral offers you some very nice golf courses. In the whole area of Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples you will find over 50 annexes.

Golf courses at Cape Coral

Coral Oaks Golf Course

1800 NW28th Ave

Royal Tee Golf Club

11460 Royal Tee Circle web

Golf courses at Fort Myers

Cross Creek Country Club

13050 Cross Creek Blvd

Fort Myers Country Club

3591 McGregor Blvd web

The Golf Club at Magnolia Landing

3501 Avenida del Vera, Magnolia Landing web

German Oktoberfest in Florida

Special attraction for holidaymakers from Germany: In autumn, the community of German origin of Cape Coral is one of the most impressive October festivals in the entire USA. You can only say: O'zapft is! No wonder there are so many German holiday home landlords.