South Padre Island. Pier in the Laguna Madre

South Padre Island, an American resort located at the border of Mexico, is situated on Padre Island. Stretched along the east coast of Texas, it is very densely developed, and local residents’ houses alternate with hotels and bars for vacationers.

We are looking at one of the marinas of the west coast of the resort. From the shore of the Laguna Madre to the Gulf of Mexico is only 600 meters. The lagoon was formed only 3,000 years ago as a result of sea level stabilization.

Several national reserves have been created around the lagoon. In this way the government is trying to preserve the ecosystem in its original form. Any interested person can see birds, animals and many plants in their natural habitat because regular excursions are organized there.

South Padre Island is a unique place for both beach tourists and lovers of fishing. Hot sand awaits you on the eastern side of the resort and fishing competitions on the western side.