Eleuthera is one of the most beautiful, natural islands in the Bahamas. It has rolling
green hills, dramatic cliffs, sheltered coves, breathtaking inland lagoons and caves, coral reefs teaming with tropical fish,
and pristine pink sand beaches that stretch for miles. The island is over 110 miles long but hardly more than
a mile wide in some places. At 'Glass Window Bridge', in the northern part of the island you can see
the deep navy blue Atlantic Ocean and the calmer, aquamarine Bight of Eleuthera simultaneously.
The quaint colonial villages take us back in time, to the island's pilgrim settlers
who arrived over 350 years ago and named the island Eleuthera, Greek for 'Freedom'. History surrounds you each step
of the way, with stone buildings still displaying their hand carved stone which was acquired from the local quarry.
The locals will make you feel right at home, and share stories of ancestors arriving 100 years ago or so. The island's
rich red soil produces a variety of vegetables and exotic fruits such as pineapples, mangos, papayas and avocados. The
flora is breathtaking! The vibrant colors of bougainevilla and hibiscus will dazzle you! Keep your
camera handy at all times and try to catch the motion of the hummingbirds as they sip the nectar from the tropical flowers.
Eleutheras main settlements are:
- Windermere Island -
a private and gated Island which sits off the coast of Eleuthera and is accessed by a guarded bridge. It is
a favorite playground for the rich and famous. At one time, its visitors included Prince Charles and Princess Diana.The island
is 5 miles long and has one of the world's most beautiful wide, pink sand beaches running its entire length.
- Spanish Wells - famous for its fishermen
- Dunmore
Town/Harbour Island - one of the busier areas. It has a powdery pink sand beach, as well as pastel-coloured
clapboard houses, narrow lanes, and quaint shops.
- Gregory Town
- with world-class surfing at nearby Surfer's Beach
- Hatchet Bay
- site of the famous Hatchet Bay Caves
- James Cistern - known
for its excellent fishing off James Point
- Governor's Harbour - seat
of local government and many beautiful colonial buildings
- Palmetto Point
- surrounded by beautiful beaches
- Savannah Sound - it's
name derived from the savannah, which extends from 3½ miles at the back of the settlement, and
the bay behind the savannah
- Tarpum
Bay - a beautiful little fishing village, great spot for purchasing the freshest fish from the local fishermen and
also site of a small artists' colony
- Rock Sound - one of Eleuthera's
largest settlements with its own airport and unique blue ocean hole
Whatever
your tastes or desires, Eleuthera has it all! Magnificent beaches, great surf, peaceful coves, lush green vegetation,
quaint historical settlements, and a relaxed, carefree atmosphere. You can do everything or do absolutely nothing. Enjoy
your new found freedom!
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| Beautiful shell beach - Tarpum Bay |
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| Pagoda at Haynes Library, Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera |
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| Under the shade of the Royal Poinciana tree |
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| Glasswindow Bridge, Eleuthera |
