The Delmarva Peninsula, or simply Delmarva, is a peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, occupied by the majority of the state of Delaware and parts of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Eastern Shore of Virginia. The peninsula is 170 miles (274 km) long.

With a structure of life much different, at various times in its history the residents of the Maryland and Virginia portion of the peninsula have proposed that they should secede from their respective states and join Delaware to create a new state called Delmarva.

The Delmarva Peninsula, often referred to simply as Delmarva, is a stunning slice of paradise located on the East Coast of the United States. This unique geographic region encompasses parts of three states: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

Flat terrain, friendly towns, and endless water views make Delmarva ideal for multi-day rides at an easy pace. With crab shacks, lighthouses, and wildlife refuges along the way, it’s a route built for travelers who prefer discovery to speed.

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Delmarva Peninsula, portion of the Atlantic Coastal Plain of the United States, extending southward between the Chesapeake Bay (west) and the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, and Atlantic Ocean (east).

At Best of Delmarva, we are passionate about the island, it’s people and all the natural beauty there is to enjoy. From the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, from Chesapeake City to Cape Charles there is so much to see, do and discover!