Panacea Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Panacea
is a small community located in Wakulla County on Florida’s north Gulf coast or “Big Bend” area. Called the “unspoiled, other Florida,” Panacea is situated in a region that is filled with natural, scenic beauty and numerous opportunities for outdoor fun – including some of the best fishing (and seafood!) in the world. Hiking trails are available at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, Wakulla Springs State Park and Ochlockonee River State Park. Biking is especially popular at the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. The Sopchoppy River and Wakulla River offer canoeing and kayaking, while camping is available at the Apalachicola National Forest. Other activities near Panacea include birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Of course, the beaches in the area are outstanding. Mashes Island is good for children because there are always low water levels and plenty of tide pools that invite exploration. Two of the country’s “top ten rated beaches” are located just a short drive from Panacea – St. George Island State Park near Apalachicola and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, near Port St. Joe. Other area sights include the St. Mark’s Lighthouse, the historic San Marcos de Apalache, and the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory.
Florida's Northwest Panhandle between Tallahassee and Panama City is somewhat cooler than the rest of the state due to its latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. There are a significant number of days November - March when the combination of sea breezes and prevailing winds from the north force cold air into the area. The Panhandle also receives the most rain of any region in the state. In summertime, abundant sunshine and the Gulf, along with 58 inches of rainfall per year, contributes to a hot and humid climate. The chance of showers and thunderstorms can be expected anytime of the year, although the rainy season generally runs May - September, with August and September being the wettest months. Hurricane season officially lasts from August through late October, but ample warning is given for these types of storms.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
63°F
39°F
5.36 in.
56°F
February
67°F
42°F
4.63 in.
58°F
March
74°F
48°F
6.47 in.
63°F
April
80°F
52°F
3.59 in.
71°F
May
86°F
62°F
4.95 in.
78°F
June
90°F
69°F
6.92 in.
84°F
July
92°F
72°F
8.04 in.
85°F
August
91°F
72°F
7.03 in.
86°F
September
88°F
69°F
5.01 in.
82°F
October
81°F
56°F
3.25 in.
74°F
November
72°F
47°F
3.86 in.
65°F
December
65°F
41°F
4.10 in.
58°F
Panacea Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH) located about 24 miles north of Panacea in Tallahassee, Florida, the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF) located approximately 43 miles west of Panacea in Apalachicola, Florida, the Thomasville Municipal airport (TVI) located roughly 66 miles northeast of Panacea in Thomasville, Georgia, the Decatur County Industrial Airpark airport (BGE) located around 66 miles north of Panacea in Bainbridge, Georgia, and finally the Donalsonville Municipal airport (17J) located about 73 miles northwest of Panacea in Donalsonville, Georgia.
Panacea Attractions
While staying in your Panacea Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cobra Adventure Park
Panama City Beach
FL
85.4 mi.
Wild Adventures
Valdosta
GA
86.0 mi.
Water Parks
Shipwreck Island Water Park
Panama City Beach
FL
85.4 mi.
Water World
Dothan
AL
101.4 mi.
Golf Courses
Wildwood Country Club
Crawfordville
FL
9.2 mi.
Cross Creek Golf Club
Tallahassee
FL
29.5 mi.
Hilaman Municipal Golf Course
Tallahassee
FL
29.5 mi.
Jake Gaither Municipal Golf Course
Tallahassee
FL
29.5 mi.
Players Club at Summerbrooke
Tallahassee
FL
29.5 mi.
Seminole Golf Course
Tallahassee
FL
29.5 mi.
Southwood Golf Club
Tallahassee
FL
29.5 mi.
State Parks
Ochlockonee River State Park
FL
5.6 mi.
San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park
FL
13.2 mi.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
FL
14.6 mi.
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
FL
22.0 mi.
Tallahassee-Saint Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park
FL
25.9 mi.
Econfina River State Park
FL
29.2 mi.
Dr Julian G Bruce Saint George Island State Park
FL
30.0 mi.
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
FL
31.7 mi.
Bear Creek State Park
FL
32.7 mi.
Lake Talquin State Park
FL
33.6 mi.
Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park
FL
33.7 mi.
Killearn Gardens State Park
FL
34.4 mi.
Fort Gadsden State Park
FL
37.2 mi.
Zoos and Aquariums
Zooworld
Panama City Beach
FL
88.4 mi.
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach
FL
88.4 mi.
Chehaw Wild Animal Park
Albany
GA
107.5 mi.
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