Welcome to Islamorada

"Sport Fishing Capital of The World"

Islamorada is made up of four separate Keys: Plantation Key, Windley Key,  Upper Matecumbe and Lower Matecumbe Keys. Islamorada was originally founded in 1907 by William Krome. Islamorada's northern most island is Plantation Key while Upper and Lower Matecumbe are the southern most islands.

Translated in Spanish, Islamorado means "Purple Island". Speculation exists however, it is not known why the Spanish referred to Islamorada as the "Purple Island".

Known as the "Sport Fishing Capital of The World". Islamorada is home to many of the worlds best Charter Fishing Captains and backcountry fishing guides. Fishing is the way of life in Islamorada and a large part of Islamorada heritage.

Our waters abound with Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish. Surrounded on the East by the Atlantic Ocean and the West by Florida Bay. Islamorada offers the most magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean sunrises and the Florida Bay Sunsets.

Islamorada offers more than deep sea and backcountry fishing. We offer a variety of watersport activities like: scuba diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, para-sailing, and kayaking.

If water sports are not your forte you may want to try a sunset cruise, sun bath on our beautiful beaches, or spend the day shopping in the many unique shops available in Islamorada. And of course, there is always taking in a beautiful sunset while relaxing in the Florida Keys atmosphere.

We also have several state parks and recreational areas in close proximity to Islamorada. You can roam the nature trails at Long Key State Park or view the Fossil Reef at the Windley Key State Geological Site.