Birth of an Island
Eleuthera is a large, bean-shaped island that was born when the
Caribbean waters receded from an ancient coral and limestone outcropping
that formed the
Bahama Islands. Today, the interior landscape is dotted with shrubs,
small trees, coconut palms, and jagged coral rock. Caves, nooks and crannies
can be explored throughout the island - Preacher's Cave to the north, and
others near Ten Bay and Hatchet Bay/Gregory Town. In early summer you can
witness the Atlantic-to-Caribbean migration of the land crabs, and year-round
watch the ghekkos, lizards, and wide variety of birds and fish from the
porch of your Ten
Bay rental.
Back to MenuIsland Diversions
If a surfing is your thing, head north and to the Atlantic side. Surfers' Beach - south of Gregory Town - is officially designated (according to surfer dudes and Fodor's Guide) as the "second best wave in the world" next to Hawaii. Quite a recommendation. It used to host Surfing contests back in the 60's until the road to it became almost impassible. Get Phillip Thompson to take you in his old Pickup. (Email us for details.)
For great lunches, try the Bucaneer's Club in Governor's Harbour,
Cambridge Villas in Gregory Town, and Sea-View Takeaway off the main dock
on Harbour Island. For dinner, we recommend the Sunset Inn of Governor's
Harbour, NorthSide in Rock Sound, Mate and Jenny's in Palmetto Point, or
buy your own at the Tarpum Bay docks.
Back to MenuGetting There
The island of Eleuthera is the longest of a chain of windward islands in the Bahamas. Regular commercial flights from the United States go through Ft. Lauderdale or Miami and from there cost about $300 round-trip. There is also a weekly direct flight to Eleuthera from Milan, Italy to Rock Sound.
Rather take a speed boat? Fast Ferry runs daily from Nassau to both Harbour Island and Governor's Harbour. Click here for detailed flight and ferry information.
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