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Untainted and Virginal Crooked Island Attractions |
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| Crooked Island in The Bahamas lies in the shallow lagoon of the Bight of Acklins and is the largest island in the region. It is about 250 miles southeast of Nassau and Colonel Hill is the main town on the Island. A fifty mile barrier reef circles the entire island chain offering drop-offs beginning at about 50 feet to plunge to 3600 feet in the Crooked Island Passage. Located in the southerly islands that are relatively backward, there is almost non-existent tourism. The island's irregular shoreline is indented with deep inlets and sounds and lined by beautiful beaches. The main road runs along the north shore. Inland, briny lagoons and swamps cover much of the island that comprises of scrub and dense woodland, never been cleared. Bird watchers will be delighted by wonderful herons, ospreys, egrets, mockingbirds, finches, wild canaries, hummingbirds and flamingos that all abound. There are nearly twenty eight species of butterflies. Spring is a great time to visit Crooked Island. The tiny harbor is where a small boat will bring you ashore as big boats may not fit in. The west side is interesting on the island that apart from having private houses in the little town of Landrail Point, has life revolving around the mail boat visiting the dock once a week. The boat brings in goods from the outside world. In Crooked Island you are in verdant virgin territory! Keep in mind you are in a remote area. But not to worry as you are in paradise and everything is beautiful in Crooked Island - The Bahamas! |
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