Soak up the sun on beautiful South Padre Island
Soak up the sun on beautiful South Padre Island
Spring is a splendid time of year for winter weary Canadians to pack their beach wear and head south to South Padre Island! While relaxing on Texas’s only tropical isle, you’ll be welcomed with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and endless outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, parasailing, paddle-boarding, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, boating, water tours… whatever your holidaying heart desires, you’ll find it on SPI.
Here are some fine options to make the most of your southern vacay:
Forget work and go fish! If angling is your passion, South Padre Island is undoubtedly the fishing mecca in Texas. Whether an amateur or seasoned pro, the variety of fishing techniques available caters to all skill levels – from deep-sea trolling to bay fishing and everything in between. There are over 60 charters and personal guides to help make the most of your time on the water. But what truly sets South Padre Island apart is its astounding array of over 600 different species of fish that inhabit its rich waters. Take a selfie to send back home, as you reel in prized catches like tarpon, snook, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, mangrove snapper and more.
Cook your catch and eat it too! South Padre Island’s ‘Cook Your Catch’ program is a long-standing tradition on the island allowing visitors to dine on the very fish they catch. After spending the day on the water, anglers can head over to several of the island’s restaurants, where expert chefs will prepare the fish to your preference – fried, grilled or blackened – guaranteeing you’re eating the “Fresh Catch of The Day.” Cook Your Catch Restaurants include Viva, Blackbeard’s, Daddy’s Seafood & Cajun Kitchen, Dirty Al’s at Pelican Station, Louie’s Backyard, Mahi Nic, Pirate’s Landing and Sea Rach Restaurant and Bar.
New Sea Turtle Hospital: Sea Turtle Inc. is well on the way to completing a new 15,000-square-foot hospital that, once opened in March, will be the largest fully enclosed sea turtle hospital in the world. The renowned organization has dedicated itself to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sea turtles and offers visitors the chance to view these magnificent creatures up close, with daily presentations and turtle feedings.
Delicious Dining + Nightlife: South Padre Island has a unique blend of tropical flavours and cuisine that are sure to satisfy any palate. From beachside breakfast to dinner by the bay, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants, cafes and bars that present a stunning view of the island scenery. Menus range from the freshest of seafood and classic bar food to traditional American, Tex-Mex, Italian and more.
Adios the chilly weather and plan your fun and friendly SPI getaway now at sopadre.com.
