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Inagua Islands - Bird Sanctuary, Reefs & Deep Sea Fishing |
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| Inagua located in the southernmost district of the Bahamas comprises of the islands of Great Inagua and Little Inagua. Great Inagua is the third largest island in The Bahamas that is 596 square miles. It lies 55 miles from the eastern tip of Cuba and is known as "Bahamas Great Outback" or "Wild West". The island's capital and only harbour is Matthew Town. Great Inagua is mostly low and flat and encloses several lakes of which the most notable is the 12-mile long Lake Windsor or Lake Rosa as it is also called. It occupies nearly one fourth of the interior. The huge bird sanctuary in the centre of the island has a population of more than 80,000 flamingoes. It is home to species of exotic birds like hummingbirds, pintails, pelicans, herons, egrets, tanagers, cormorants, spoonbills, kestrels, owls and the native Bahama Parrot. Neighboring Little Inagua is uninhabited and occupies a large Land and Sea Park. Bordered by large protective reef, boats cannot venture close enough as the reef extends up to a mile away from the island, in all directions. It is home only to herds of wild donkeys, goats and bird life. The environment is perfect for cacti as there are more cacti here than on any other island in the Bahamas. Many plants cannot survive the arid environs due to the saline land that Great Inagua offers. Nature lovers enjoy the dry environs of Inagua island that exudes nature's purest habitation. The island offers sailing, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and sun bathing. |
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