Grape Key

Caribbean Coast


Home to an abandoned hotel, this lovely round island has probably the best swimming in the archipelago, with pure white sand beaches sloping down to deep crystalline water. The caretaker may charge visitors to land on the island, which is why many local operators don't dock here.


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