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Known as the 'Sponge
Capital of the World' Tarpon Springs is often considered one of
Florida's most interesting small towns. The 'Sponge Capital' tag came
from the Greek immigrants that settled here in the last 19th century
and harvested the sponges which grew in abundance off shore.
Fascinatingly, today almost one third of the entire population still
descend from the original Greek settlers.
The winding Spring Bayou
Creek runs just south of Tarpon and is bordered by towering oak trees
and grand Victorian homes, combined with the smaller initmate buildings
alongside the docks help to make this one of the most picturesque towns
in the state.
The lively dock area forms
the central hub of Tarpon Springs, here you will find a very lively,
carnival style atmosphere with quaint old buildings home to a host of
souvernir shops and Greek family restaurants. Along the town's main
street you find a long line of antiuque shops and art galleries. At the
Cultural Center, you can pick up directions for a walking/bus tour of
this historic district.
Another excellent
attraction, sure to delight the children, is the Spongeorama which is a
museum that shows and tells all there is to know about the town's
favourite sea creature, the sponge.
For those happy to venture
a little further afield you will find major theme park action at Busch
Gardens just over 30 minutes away while the fabulous long, white sandy
beaches of Clearwater are just a few minutes further. Closer to home is
Buccaneer Bay, Florida’s only waterpark that is in a
completely natural setting and the Weeki Wachee Spring “City
of Mermaids” show both in Spring Hill which is only a 15
minute drive north.
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Our Villas
Silver Category
We have a very small
collection of private vacation homes in the gorgeous resort of Tarpon
Springs. These homes offer an opportunity to experience a very
different side to Florida. Guests can expect clean, comfortable
accommodation based around an open plan design with high ceilings,
bright Floridian style decor and modern appliances.
The main living space
is generally one large open area combining both a lounge with sofas and
TV, a dining area and a generous sized, fully equipped kitchen. Leading
off from the living area will be the master bedroom with oversized
ensuite bathroom and three further bedrooms which share a family
bathroom.
As it's the long
sunny days that attraction the majority of guests to Florida's Gulf
Coast, the main focal point of these wonderful homes is always the
private swimming pool. There are sun loungers and patio furniture and
all pools are screened with a high mesh cage which allows sunlight
through but helps to keep leafs and bugs out of the water.
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