Eleuthera beaches are both beautiful and bountiful a large gallery for those who enjoy snapping beach pictures and playing the bum. Detailed north south directions, travel times, distances, and gps coordinates. The ultimate guide to all of eleuthera, bahamas 5 beaches. Book exclusive north eleuthera vacation packages travelocity. Dec 17, 2019 why brent beauregard chose north eleuthera. Founded in 1648 and known as the birthplace of the bahamas, this homey island is the perfect spot to get a taste of the local bahamian lifestyle on your beach vacation. There are three international airports on the island north eleuthera in the north, governors harbour about central to the island, and rock sound in the south. South central eleuthera eleuthera, bahamas eleuthera. I have a well stocked kitchen with many spices and seasonings for cooking. The original eleuthera beaches book the beaches of eleuthera, bahamas the beaches of eleuthera are, simply put, fabulous.
It is just over one mile wide at most places but is 110 miles long with magnificent pinkwhite beaches, sheltered coves, breathtaking bluffs and cliffs and fine harbours. While harbour island has become well known for its pink sandy beaches, few know that the pink sand also spreads along the coast of eleuthera, blessing it with several blushing beaches, most notably surfer beach to the north and lighthouse beach at the southern tip of the island. Starting with the beautiful island of eleuthera in the bahamas, our beach hunters set about the task of finding and cataloging every beach on the island. Rolling pineapple fields and friendly locals welcome all visitors to eleuthera.
We are an organization who helps to spay or neuter companion animals and strays, educates people on the proper care and reports. Those found on the caribbean side tend to feature calmer waters than the beaches on the atlantic side. Search for real estate and find the latest listings of north eleuthera property for sale. The official eleuthera beach book and eleuthera beach map contain maps of all the roads and beaches, photos of eleuthera beaches, eleuthera beach and road ratings, gps coordinates and detailed driving directions. Also, if you book your ben bay beach vacation package in north eleuthera with travelocity, youll get access to our best travel discounts. There isnt any public transportation on eleuthera but with only one paved road and extremely friendly people, there is always someone heading your way. This was, without a doubt, my second favorite shelling spot of the entire trip a magnificent crescent of white sand beach extending along the gently curving shore. There are no signs here either, so finding a good beach is all about selfdiscovery. Eleuthera beach, eleuthera beaches, curacao beach, curacao beaches. At the cove, eleuthera resort you will arrive as a friend and leave like family.
Find cheap deals and discount rates that best fit your budget. Gunnar ek and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The shock blue and turquoise colors of the water are unique to the bahamas. At the cove, eleuthera resort we offer a variety of activities from complimentary resort bikes, private boat excursions, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, island tours and more. Heres a list of some of the best beaches on eleuthera, bahamas. On eleuthera theres a light breeze blowing from the east, the temperatures about 78 degrees, the water is a crystal clear shimmering aqua invitation, and the overhead sun shines brightly on a powdery pink endless beach.
The tranquil pink and white sands of eleuthera beaches are the perfect remedy for any weary traveller. Surrounded by the atlantic and the caribbean, north eleuthera offers water sports. Book a rental car with the help of travelocity and experience north eleuthera at your own pace. With delta offering nonstop flights from atlanta to north eleuthera international airport two days a week, sneaking off for a caribbean getaway is a twohour hop away. Eleuthera and harbour island travel guide expert picks. South central eleuthera beaches and points of interest. Its beaches are known as the blushing beaches, and, no, not because theyre for the au naturel set. North eleuthera is one of the districts of the bahamas, on the island of eleuthera. The cove eleuthera the one bedroom beach villa at the cove. Browse expedia s selection of 9 hotels and places to stay in north eleuthera.
But without a guide, it would be nearly impossible to find many of the treasures of the island. This site is not intended for visitors from countries in the. Where is the best place to stay and what are the best beaches. Going left of tay bay beach, staying close to shore at preachers cave historical landmark on eleuthera. A proprietary beach rating system to help you avoid the dirty and noisy beaches. You can also snorkel around the rocky edges that surround the bay. The hotel is custombuilt for people who weigh over 20 stones a fivemile private beach,read more. Merlette designer marina cortbawi opts for a beach escape more blue lagoon than 5star resort. Locations are listed from north to south eleuthera. The leon levy native plant preserve is an educational experience in beautiful disguise. Much of thisbahamian islands shoreline is given to sandy beaches, however,access to these beaches is limited. The beach book, eleuthera, bahamas, ringwood, new jersey. Explore the island to discover some of the worlds most beautiful reefs, waters and beaches. Eleuthera and harbour island travel guide expert picks for.
The beach is a few steps from the house in a green and wonderful and private trail that bring you to a beautiful beach where you can dive, swim or make surfing if you want. Whatever time of year you choose to visit ben bay beach in north eleuthera, its always a good idea to reserve a package deal. Dilly dally on harbour island should have a few copies of the elusive beaches of. Take a few days to enjoy the pristine beaches around the islands. It is one of the easiest beaches to access, just off queens highway and simply beautiful the most beautiful beach at the caribbean side in my opinion not taking the caribbean side of lighthouse beach into accou. I enjoy cooking, so it gives me time to experiment with the local foods and new recipes. Visit eleuthera bahamas with flights to north eleuthera from bahamas air tours and discover. Your typical beach on eleuthera has fine sand with a slight pink tint to. Shop for deals across 6 hotels, starting at usd 109 per night. The elusive beaches of eleuthera 2007 edition book. Lighthouse beach, french leave beach, gaulding cay beach, ten bay beach, and twin cove beach. Explore eleuthera holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The snorkel book, eleuthera, bahamas edition by bret sigillo. Eleuthera bahamas travel guide top things to do in the bahamas.
The bluff, lower bogue, current and upper bogue are the main settlements. On harbour island and spanish wells, youll find that bicycles, golf carts, and scooters are the preferred mode of transport, as well as walking, and a number. Use this guide to experience eleuthera like a local beach. After lounging on the beach with a book and a bahama mama, the resident boat captain took us snorkeling. We dove in to find forests of purple fan coral, underwater caves, a sunken bridge, and fish galore. Eleuthera is generally very isolated and i spent the days swimming at double bay beach, which is the most beautiful pink sand beach. Along with the abacos, eleuthera has the largest concentration of resort hotels outside of nassauparadise island and freeportlucaya. Natural attractions include the glass window bridge, hatchet bay caves and surfers beach in the north, and ocean hole and lighthouse beach. Ocean tally can help arrange for the various types of boating you may be interested in. The book is complete with maps, detailed directions, stunning photos, and important tidbits of information that can only be obtained by someone who has been there, seen that, and told all. Ben bay beach a small crescent shaped sandy beach at the northern tip of eleuthera that is well sheltered from the wind. Unfortunately, there arent any car rental agencies close to north eleuthera international airport. While many beaches are public on eleuthera, the two beaches at the resort are private and have beautiful views from the surrounding cliffs, especially at sunset. Double your pleasure here with two magnificent oceans.
Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Theres nothing that will make you mellower than a holiday near the shore, and expedia will help you score the best information on north eleuthera beach hotels. Swim, snorkel or dive the tidal current at current cut north eleuthera. Get information on eleuthera and harbour island hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities.
Book the perfect vacation rental find the top 296 eleuthera vacation rentals, house rentals and villas. There are many little coves of beach on the peninsula and one long amazingly beautiful beach on the north side that seems to. Eleuthera beach book eleuthera beach map eleuthera vacation. The surfing in north central eleuthera near gregory town is also superb, and fishing is.
Eleuthera is just over 100 miles in length, but only two miles at its widest point. There are many little coves of beach on the peninsula and one long amazingly beautiful beach on the north side that seems to go on forever and there are no other souls in sight. Eleuthera rivals the abacos in popularity among foreign visitors, though boaters are more drawn to the abacos and the exumas. Eleuthera bahamas travel guide what to do in eleuthera. The island known as eleuthera bahamas is an excellent stop while you island hop bahamas, because of its central location, convenience and proximity to some of the most popular out islands. Easytoread maps showing the best and safest way to get to your favorite beaches. It is one of the best spots we have found for swimming because it has a soft sandy entrance but drops off quickly. Gregory town and north eleuthera, bahamas guide fodors. Most access roads are often just tracks cut through the bush bylocal farmers. Charter a sailboat cruise for the day, hire your own small boat for exploring hidden beaches, or go deep sea fishing with a famed local captain. Experiential adventure and underwater exploration are the keys to an unforgettable bahamas vacation. The official eleuthera beach book and eleuthera beach map contain maps of all the roads and beaches, photos of eleuthera. The closest to north eleuthera is nassau international airport nas.
North eleuthera is most famous for its pink sand beaches, often called blushing beaches, along with quaint colonialstyle towns, mysterious caves, magical swimming holes and lush pineapple fields. It can be found 19 miles from north eleuthera, and. The beaches of eleuthera eleutheras unspoiled and exotic beaches are among the bahamas best kept secrets. We spotted yellow spotted rays, lion fish, spiny lobster, even a. For those who do make it here, this pristine islandvoid of chain hotels, crowded beaches, shopping malls, or even a stop lightwill find a slice of heaven. Staying on eleuthera what are the best beaches fodors. The beach book, eleuthera, bahamas bookstore in southport, north carolina. No visit to eleuthera is complete without a peek at the unique glass window, where the dark blue atlantic bumps right up to the aquamarine caribbean sea. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Book flights to north eleuthura bahamas flights silver. Eleuthera travel out islands, the bahamas lonely planet. The elusive beaches of eleuthera 2007 edition by geoff wells. Hidden beach is often considered one of the best beaches in the bahamas. Eleuthera beach pictures and photos eleuthera beaches.
Both books are very good although the book wd mentioned the elusive beaches of eleuthera is not in print for the updated version as stated. Eleuthera beach book eleuthera beach map eleuthera. Much of the architecture and way of life was influenced by british loyalists who settled here in the 1700s. We book for most resorts on the island, and we represent over 100 beach houses, beach cottages, and beach estates. Eleuthera is fringed with countless named and unnamed whitesand beaches, sometimes separated by soaring cliffs, often edged by shady casuarina trees and typically lapped by shimmering turquoise waters. The beach book is a fantastic guide to eleuthera s fabulous beaches, but also a great general guide to the island. The 10 best eleuthera beaches with photos tripadvisor.
At the far southern end of eleuthera, basking on the sun drenched eastern shore along exuma sound, lies the picture post card beauty of millars beach. Twin sisters, approximately half a mile south of glass window bridge just off queens highway on the bight of eleuthera aka caribbean sea. Eleuthera is one of the out islands of the bahamas. This island is actually split into two separate areas, known as north and south eleuthera bahamas. To get to winding bay from the north go through tarpum bay and just shy of a mile after you turn away from the bay you will see kinkys gas station and the tarpum bay shopping center.
The water is usually rougher bigger waves on the atlantic side of the island. Even though its the next island over east of nassau, eleuthera is worlds apart from the bustling, loud, touristy, cruise ship pit stop neighbor to the west. Caribbean islands staying on eleuthera what are the best beaches weve decided to stay on eleuthera for a week in august. May 07, 2015 on the other hand, i dont want to tell a soul.
Eleuthera is known for pinksand beaches, diving, snorkeling and kayaking, as well as surfing along beaches on the atlantic side of the island. Eleuthera is generally very isolated and i spent the days swimming at double bay beach, which is the most beautiful pink sand beach on the atlantic side. Is there anywhere on eleuthera where i can buy the beach. Nestled between two white sand coves on the secluded island of eleuthera, our 55room bahamas resort will make you feel as if you have discovered your own private tropical island. We found turtle cove in 1991 and fell instantly in love with the place. Rainbow bay is a popular destination with travelers. Depending on your os for the tablet and compatibility with the pdf. Eleuthera is a destination for those interested in bahamian history and nature, and neighboring harbour island and spanish wells offer further tourism experiences. Gregory town and north eleuthera gregory town is a sleepy community, except on friday nights when people are looking for music, whether that is speakers blasting reggae or a local musician playing. Enjoy walk, swim, snorkel, get a tan, or whatever you like to do on beaches the many great beaches. A unique guidebook developed for vacationers and explorers. Youll have to catch a cab or investigate public transport if you.
Book now your hotel in north eleuthera and pay later with expedia. We spend time exploring the many beaches in the bahamas. North eleuthera vacations 2020, north eleuthera package. It is a nice and quiet neighborhood, just a short distance from a gorgeous beach. The glorious beaches of eleuthera are all within a short drive of hut pointe and there are many great restaurants and bars all located within a few minutes of the property. Your guide to the hidden beaches of this bahamas outisland including harbour island volume 1 geoff wells, vicky wells on. Surfing near gregory town in north central eleuthera surfers beach. Follow shop eleuthera vacation rentals eleuthera travel forum.
Whether youre island hopping, shipping large freight, or you simply want a relaxing day away, our many destinations will take you and your goods wherever you need to go. Secluded beach house, dock, ocean kayaks, paddle board. Top 5 beaches on eleuthera best of bahamas waterfront. Located on eleuthera island, this quiet little hideaway is perfect for those willing to make an effort to get away from it all. Use this guide to experience eleuthera like a local. For boat lovers visiting eleuthera, the options are practically limitless. North eleuthera is loved for its beaches and golfing, and has lots of places to visit including pink sand beach, stewart mansion haunted house, and fishermans dock.
A painfully skinny 175kmlong crescent of pinksand beaches, atlanticbattered reefs, weatherwarped rock and dense subtropical scrub, lovely eleuthera also harbors boutique hotels, revered surf breaks and some fabulous restaurants. Architectural masterpiece ocean front north eleuthera. Let bahamas ferries take you on a voyage of discovery through the islands of the bahamas. Contact us for personal service in finding the perfect eleuthera resort or vacation rental, or search our listings. We enjoy eleuthera as it gives us time to unwind, read books enjoy the many beaches and connect with nature. Sky beach club, queens highway, governors harbour, eleuthera 3 miles north of governors harbour, 4 miles south of governors harbour airport. Mar 24, 2014 the ultimate guide to all of eleuthera, bahamas 5 beaches. Eleuthera vacation rentals harbour island vacation rentals. We have visited eleuthera twice, and have fallen in love with the island and its people. In 2011 a number of improvements were carried out to the docks at current island to improve access for vehicular traffic, including replacement of the wooden jetty. If you can bring a tablet it would be a good download. The beach book, llc was formed to help maximize the experiences of beach lovers the world over. Eleuthera s beaches in particular, harbour island have crystalline waters filled with colorful reefs, eagle rays, octopus, and dolphins. On the mainland of eleuthera, you may choose to rent a car or scooter to get around, but taxis are readily available by phone and are usually stationed at the airports, docks and hotels.
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