Islamorada is known as the "Sport fishing Capital of the World" and rumor has it that we also host a larger fishing fleet per square mile than anywhere else in the world. The aqua blue waters surrounding the village of islands provide fantastic views from every bridge and waterfront resort, restaurant and home.
The name Islamorada is frequently translated from Spanish as "purple isles," and the color purple inundates the shops and resorts.
However, history recounts that as Henry Flagler built the railroad through the Keys, the train would only stop in named towns. To justify a station, William J. Krome is said to have christened the village "Islamorada" after the "Island Home" schooner owned by the pioneering Pinder family.
In 1908, the new Islamorada train station and Islamorada post office opened for business.
In addition to fishing, the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay offer adventures in diving, snorkeling, parasailing, wind-surfing, kayaking, boat racing and a variety of nature excursions like hand-feeding giant silver tarpon. Ever since the days of famous authors and sportsmen like Ernest Hemmingway and Zane Grey, the area has attracted outdoor competitors -- and every month offers a wide range of fishing tournaments, races and other sporting challenges.
The four islands of Islamorada also offer numerous tranquil spots to relax under the sun's glorious golden rays and then live it up late night at a beachfront Full Moon Party. Once you're relaxed, the finest in shopping and dining await to satisfy the tastes of every member of your family.
With an area history spanning more than 3,000 years and an active chamber membership of 300 respectable businesses, Islamorada is the premier location for inquisitive visitors and commerce to merge. The Keys has our southern most real estate along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast. Contact one of our realtors for real estate in the Keys.
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