| |
||
 |
||
| |
||
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Sanibel & Captiva Islands |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Advanced Search
Featured Property
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The "Shrimp" Islands
Local barrier islands tempt visitors with fresh seafood, waterfront flair and more.
Local barrier islands tempt visitors with fresh seafood, waterfront flair and more.
 The area is famous for shrimp and other seafood |
Sanibel Island, just west of Fort Myers, is the namesake of a certain type of crustacean: the Sanibel Pink Shrimp. Restaurants on the island and around the area serve this shrimp and other types of seafood in abundance. Shellfish such as crab, shrimp and scallops, along with fish such as grouper, are popular menu staples here and can be prepared in a variety of ways – one restaurant serves jumbo shrimp 15 different ways.
To Sanibel's east, Pine Island and its commercial fishing port of Matlacha are home to a small shrimping fleet that helps stock the area's seafood markets and restaurants. Colorful eateries, many of them on the water, serve fresh seafood and satisfying dishes like Shrimp Rockefeller and shrimp burritos. The fishing village vibe inspires the island's artist community to capture the local flavor.
To the south, bustling Fort Myers Beach is home to more shrimping fleets – trawlers can often be spotted from shore. In addition to white-sand beaches and shopping, here you'll find seafood markets, seafood restaurants and even seafood-related attractions. At the Ostego Bay Foundation's Marine Science Center, you can take an in-depth look into the shrimping industry with a walking tour of shrimp boats and shrimp packinghouses.
To read the article in American Eagle Latitudes, click here. For more information on getting a taste of the Shrimp Islands, visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com.
 | My suitcase contains 0 items |
