It attracts divers, fishing enthusiasts, and sightseers. Most of the island is uninhabited and unexplored. Lodging options range from large resorts to small, plain guesthouses that cater primarily to fishermen.
The world's third-largest barrier reef lies off the coast of Andros, and divers come from all over the world to explore it. The reef plunges 1,m 5, ft.
Bonefishing here is among the best on earth, as is the marlin and bluefin tuna fishing. Known as the "Big Yard," the central portion of North Andros is mostly a dense forest of mahogany and pine where more than 50 orchid varieties bloom. In South Andros, there's a sq. Any hotel concierge can arrange for a local guide to give you a tour of either of these natural attractions.
This cluster of islands and islets is a mecca for yachters and other boaters who flock here year-round -- particularly in July, when the Regatta Time in Abaco race is held at the Green Turtle Club.
For centuries, residents of the Abacos have built boats, although tourism is now the main industry. Loyalists who left after the American Revolution settled here and built Cape Cod-style clapboard houses with white picket fences. Marsh Harbour itself has an international airport and a shopping center, although its hotels aren't as good as those on Green Turtle Cay and Elbow Cay.
Many of the Abacos are undeveloped and uninhabited. For the best of both worlds, visitors can stay on either Walker's, Green Turtle, or Treasure cays, and then charter a boat to tour the more remote areas. Long and slender, this most historic of the Out Islands the first English settlers arrived here in is actually a string of islands that includes the satellite communities of Spanish Wells on St.
George's Cay and chic Harbour Island. Frequent flights connect Eleuthera to Nassau, which lies about 97 km 60 miles east. Eleuthera is similar to the Abacos; visitors are drawn to the fabulous secluded beaches and miles of barrier reef. Gregory Town is the island chain's pineapple capital. A bit farther south is Surfers Beach, one of the best surfing spots in The Bahamas. May, The Right Hon. Perry G. Hubert A. May, Dr. The Hon. Login e-Services FAQ's.
Advanced Search. Bookmark Feedback Contacts. The Bahamas. All Notices. Most of the islands in the Bahamas are long, flat coral reef formations. Smatterings of small, rounded hills appear here and there in some areas. The highest point, Mt. Alvernia, is 63 meters high. You can fill your days boating around the islands, noshing on cracked conch, swilling local rum and splashing about in the year-round degree waters.
You can also check out art galleries, casinos, forts, museums, monuments and much more. The official currency is the Bahamian dollar, but American currency is widely accepted too. Nassau is a true feast for the senses. The air is thick with the sweet aroma of tropical flora, locals can be heard bargaining over jewelry, rum cakes and coins at the duty-free shops of Bay Street and cotton candy-colored Georgian-style buildings nearly glow in the historic district. The capital of the Bahamas has a high-energy vibe that will cure any case of cabin fever and delight even the most well-traveled visitors.
There are a few notable museums in the city, and the most interesting is likely the Pirates of Nassau Museum. The world-class collection includes interactive displays complete with recreations of pirate life, cutaways of ships and walk-throughs that make visitors feel like authentic swashbucklers. There is also a great gift store to plunder and a friendly Pirate Bar serving up tall glasses of cool beer.
A modest collection of documents and artifacts is on display at the Bahamas historical Society Museum. The collection tells the story of the islands from the Lucayan era through today, and the admission price is worth it just to see the incredible model of the Santa Luceno, a Spanish galleon. Nassau is a bustling city filled with vibrant energy, but there are many places to go to catch a break from the chaos.
Above the rock perch on Bernard Road is St. Augustine's Monastery, one of the most imposing yet peaceful places on the islands. You can have your pick of hotels in Nassau right on the beach, with household names like Hilton, Sandals and Sheraton.
Other mega resorts offer private stretches of sand, all-inclusive options and a myriad of water activities. The Atlantis Paradise Island consists of six hotels or towers and a casino blended into one, with a massive waterpark boasting slides, lazy rivers and rapids. Smaller hotels and inns provide a first-name-basis with guests, as well as a handful of budget digs.
Hot Tips: Even if you aren't staying there, spend a day at Atlantis. No trip to Nassau would be complete without sampling fresh conch, a marine mollusk that is a staple in Bahamian cuisine. It's particularly popular served fried or in conch salad, a citrusy combination served cold - and it's rumored to be an aphrodisiac. Sweet Bahamian bread known as johnnycake is readily available, as well as fish dishes like grilled snapper and mahi mahi. The Fish Fry is the place to be for true local eats and a happening nightlife, while several high-end restaurants have sprung up with renowned chefs fusing Bahamian classics with American, European and Asian dishes.
As is true on most tropical islands, there is no shortage of bars serving up tropical drinks in Nassau, particularly anything with rum: Planters Punch, Bahama Mamas and the Goombay Smash.
Take It or Leave It: Leave the upscale clothing at the hotel and don T-shirts and shorts when you hit the town. Most tourists shopping in Nassau flock to the Straw Market, as well as duty-free Bay Street, for local handicrafts, T-shirts and hats.
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