About Gulfport
Gulfport is the second largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. The US Navy Atlantic Fleet, Seabees, is located in Gulfport. The city suffered great damage during the 2005 Katrina Hurricane, and many buildings have been unusable. Today this trail of disaster is almost completely erased.
Gulfport is a city where humid subtropical climate is effective. The winter season is short and warm. The summer months are long, hot and humid. In this period, the high humidity accompanied by a temperature of about 30 degrees Celsius can be overwhelming. The most rainfall is also seen in this period. The city is sometimes under the influence of tropical storms coming from the Gulf of Mexico. Spring months are the best time to visit the city.
Gulfport, which has a natural port, is a developed city especially for timber production and trade. However, with its long white beaches, which are about 11 kilometers long, tourism is getting more and more popular in the city’s economy. Famous for its casinos, the city attracts tourists every time of the year. To maintain this vitality, events such as a fishing festival, a classic car festival and speedboat races are organized in the city. Gulfport has golf clubs as well as a variety of water sports facilities. The nightlife in the city has a satisfying variety and it is possible to find a suitable place for almost every taste.
Fishing in Gulfport is very common and is a city with fertile waters. This is why there are many seafood restaurants and the menu is always very varied and fresh.
The city's port and Jones Park area have a free Wi-Fi network open to all visitors.
