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Eleuthera Island for Unique Experiences in The Bahamas |
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| Eleuthera island in The Bahamas lies 50 miles east of Nassau. The longish, thin strip of land is 110 miles in length, and is in places just about a mile wide. The landscape varies from wide rolling pink sand beaches to large outcrops of old coral reefs. The eastern side of the island overlooks Atlantic Ocean while the western side is by the Great Bahama Bank. Offshore excursions to Harbour Island and Spanish Wells offer unique experiences. The main island is for those interested in history and nature. Some of the natural attractions are the Glass Window Bridge, Hatchet Bay caves and Surfer's Beach in the north. On the south end you have the Ocean Hole and Lighthouse Beach. Eleuthera's 100-mile shoreline is encircled by coral reefs, fringed by pink sandy beaches, interspersed with red-rock cliffs. Cruise ship itineraries often include a visit to Eleuthera Island. Ships get anchored on the port and passengers are tendered ashore. Princess Cays is the private area of the Eleuthera Island used by Princess Cruise Lines and other cruise lines. Water taxis take you to Harbour Island and Dunmore Town for awesome old-fashioned architecture. Eleuthera and its satellite islands offer superb snorkeling and diving amid coral gardens, reefs, drop-offs, and wrecks. Anglers come to Eleuthera for deep-sea fishing for wahoo, white marlin, allison tuna and amberjacks. You can rent boats for reef fishing and charter boats can be had at Powell Point, Rock Sound, Spanish Wells and Harbour Island. Preacher's Cave was home to the Eleutherian Adventurers in mid-17th century and recent excavations uncovered Arawak sites. |
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