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Eleuthera - Bahamas


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Three hundred years ago a small band of English pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, landed on this island and gave it the ethereal name, Eleuthera, which means "Freedom" in Greek. The name seems to be as apt today as it was then. Eleuthera, delivers on its initial promise by bestowing its gifts upon the lucky who've stumbled upon it, or the smart who know to go there. Miles of glistening pink and white sand beaches, serene colonial villages, and the rolling acres of pineapple plantations make Eleuthera an island of the most casual sophistication. The cool laziness of Eleutherean life and dusty-yet-drenched colors of the island give it the feel of a giant illusion; it seems to have a kind of unbounded air of calm and grace. With its two companions, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, Eleuthera has long been a favored destination among smart travelers seeking a bit of quiet charm.

Eleuthera is not really the sort of place that lends itself to plans, but you'll probably find yourself at some point ready to do some exploring. Preacher's Cave is a good place to start. It's a subterranean cave in which the Eleutheran Adventurers, the happy few pilgrims who first landed here, took refuge and held religious services upon their arrival. If Preacher's Cave was a chapel in the wilderness, the magnificent Cave at Hatchet Bay gives the appearance of a vaulted cathedral. It is more than a mile long, with stalagmites and stalactites that gleam in the torchlight. Eleuthera beach

Another magnificent sight is the Glass Window Bridge, which spans a gap in which the turbulent waters of the Atlantic meet the calmer seas of the Exuma Sound on the island's leeward side. The existing man-made structure has replaced a naturally-formed bridge that was blown away during a hurricane years ago, but the view of the deep blue ocean and crashing surf is still as spectacular as when it captured the painterly eye of Winslow Homer.

 Nearby Windermere Island is an exclusive resort, often frequented by members of the Royal Family.

Harbour Island
On Harbour Island, off the north coast of Eleuthera, is Dunmore Town, the oldest and most charming settlement in The Bahamas complete with white picket fences and friendly residents. All of Harbour Island is rimmed by pink, sugar-sand beaches, but Dunmore Town has some of the best of them. While you are here, visit the "Hill Steps," which were cut out by prisoners, with an underground tunnel leading from the cove to Rock House, a nearby resort. Also on Harbour Island is Titus Hole, a cave with an open mouth that overlooks the harbour and is said to be the first jail of Harbour Island.

Spanish Wells
A short ferry ride from Eleuthera, Spanish Wells, aptly named, is where sailors came ashore from Spanish galleons to fill their casks with fresh water after long sea voyages. The people of his prosperous fishing village, renowned for their seamanship, have deep ancestral roots. They are direct descendants of the original Eleutheran adventurers and Loyalists. There is excellent fishing and diving available, even a sunken train wreck for those seeking the exotic.

When to Go
The Bahamas is a year-round destination. Incessant trade breezes ensure pleasant temperatures, so unless you're visiting the southern isles, which get infernally hot in summer (June to August), weather isn't a major factor in determining when to go. The best time to come is the warm, breezy summer, when the water is so warm you can linger in it for hours. Mid-winter temperatures in the northerly and westerly isles can be surprisingly cold. In summer, the rainy season extends from May to November, when hurricanes are a slim possibility. The so-called 'peak season' runs from mid-December to mid-April, when hotel prices are highest.
 
 

island map

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KEY
NAME OF ATTRACTION
CATEGORY
1
Current Island
Settlement
2
Current
Settlement
3
The Bluff
Settlement
4
Preacher's Cave
Attraction
5
Dunmore Town
Town
6
Valentine's Dive Centre
Dive Centre
7
Lower Bogue
Settlement
8
Upper Bogue
Settlement
9
Glass Window
Attraction
10
Gregory Town
Settlement
11
The Cave
Attraction
12
Alice Town
Settlement
13
Hatchet Bay
Settlement
14
Cupid's Cay
Settlement
15
Governor's Harbour
Settlement
16
Ocean Fox Diving Centre
Dive Centre
17
North Palmetto Point
Settlement
18
South Palmetto Point
Settlement
19
Savannah Sound
Settlement
20
Tarpum Bay
Settlement
21
Cotton Bay Golf Course
Golf Course
22
Rock Sound
Settlement
23
Ocean Hole
Attraction
24
Green Castle
Settlement
25
Deep Creek
Settlement
26
Waterford
Settlement
27
Wemyss Bight
Settlement
28
John Millars
Settlement
29
Bannerman Town
Settlement

Map courtesy of: www.bahamas-travel.info.com

Eleuthera map

Eleuthra, Spanish Wells and Harbour Island

Attractions
Eleuthra, Spanish Wells and Harbour Island are three specific and unique destinations, all rolled into one. Here you'll see the awesome Glass Window Bridge, feast on tasty pineapples and tan on pink sand beaches. You can visit Preacher’s Cave, supposedly used for shelter by the early founders of The Bahamas, watch the Eleuthera Adventurers feed the fi sh at the Rock Sound Ocean Hole, or climb the cliffs in the north for a dramatic view of both the Caribbean and Atlantic oceans.

Getting Around

  • TAXI SERVICES & CAR RENTAL
  • ilton Johnson Taxi & Car Rental:
  • James Cistern..................................242-335-6241
  • Tommy Pinder Taxi & Car Rental:
  • Governor's Harbour.......................242-332-2568
  • Winsett Cooper Taxi & Car Rental:
  • Palmetto Point................................242-332-1592
  • Cash's Taxi & Car Rental:
  • Lower Bogue...................................242-335-1096
  • Big M Taxi Service:
  • Harbour Island...............................242-333-2043
  • Neville Major Taxi & Car Rental:
  • Harbour Island...............................242-333-2361
  • Wilfred Major Taxi & Car Rental:
  • Rock Sound....................................242-334-2156

    • Marinas

  • Cotton Bay Club:
  • Davis Harbour..............................242-334-6101
  • Harbour Island Club & Marina
  • Harbour Island.............................242-333-2427
  • Hatchet Bay Marina
  • Hatchet Bay..................................242-332-0186
  • Spanish Wells Marina:..................242-333-4122
  • Spanish Wells Yacht Haven..........242-333-4255
  • Valentine's Yacht Club & Inn:
  • Harbour Island................................242-333-2I42

    • Medical Services

     

  • Harbour Island Clinic:
  • Dunmore Town...............................242-333-2225
  • Rock Sound Clinic................242-334-2226

    • Shopping

     

  • Art: (Harbour Island) Frank's Art Gallery & Souvenirs,
  • Clothing: ( Governors Harbour) Nicole’s Casual Wear, Eddie’s, Doris’ Dry Goods, (Harbour Island) -The Islander, Touch of Paradise
  • China & Crystal : Norma's Gift Shop
  • Jewelry: Sugar Mill
  • Liquor: Butler & Sands, Pyfrom's Wine & Liquor Shop, Harbour Island Wine & Spirits
  • Souvenirs: (Governor's Harbour) Brenda’s Gifts & Souvenirs, Genisis Variety Store, Dornell's Treasures.

    • Panic Button

  • Police: Harbour Island...............242-353-3111
  • Police: Governor's Harbour.......242-332-2111
  • Police: Rock Sound.....................242-334-2244
  • Police: North Eleuthera ..............242-335-1204
  • Police: Spanish Wells..................242-333-4030
  • Bahamasair...............................242-332-2648
  • Long Distance Operator........................0
  • Directory Assistance .........................916
  • Telegrams ................................242-332-2710

    • Properties

     

  • Governor's Harbour
  • Buccaneer Club....800-688-4752 / 242-332-2000
  • Cigatoo Inn Hotel (Closed)............242-332-2343
  • Club Mediterranee...................... .242-.322-2270
  • Duck Inn.......................................242-332-2012
  • ......................................................800-688-4752
  • Laughing Bird Apartments............242-332-2012
  • Fax:...............................................242-332-2358
  • ....................................................800--688-4752
  • Palmetto Shores Vacation Villas.....242-332-1305 Fax.................................................242-332-1305
  • Palm Tree Villas ............................242 -322-2002
  • Fax:...............................................242-322-2479
  • Richard & Carmen's
  • Tuck-A-Way Hotel..........................242-322-2005 Fax:...............................................242-322-2775
  • Unique Village Resort Hotel..........242-322-1830
  • Fax................................................242-332-1838
  • Unique Village Villas & Apts..........242-332-1830
  • Fax:...............................................242-332-1838
  • ......................................................800-223-5310
  • Wykee's World Resort....................242-332-2701
  • Fax:...............................................242-332-2123

     

  • Gregory Town
  • Cambridge Villas....800-688-475/ 2 42-335-5080
  • Fax:...............................................242-335-5308
  • The Cove Eleuthera Hotel............. 242-335-5142
  • Fax: ..............................................242-335-5338
  • .....................................................800-552-5960

     

  • Harbour Island
  • Coral Sands Hotel..........................242-333-2320 Fax:...............................................242-333-2368
  • ......................................................800-468-2799
  • Dunmore Beach Club.....................242 -333-2200
  • Fax:...............................................242-333-2429
  • ......................................................800-688-4752
  • Ocean View Club...........................242-333-2276 Pink Sands Hotel..........................242-333-2030
  • Fax:...............................................242-233-2060
  • ....................................................800-688--7678
  • Romora Bay Club .........................242-333-2325 Fax:...............................................242-333-2500
  • .......................................................800-327-8286
  • Runaway Hill Club.........................242-333-2150
  • Fax:...............................................242-333-2420
  • ......................................................800-728-9803
  • The Landing..................................242-333-2707
  • Fax................................................242-333-2650
  • ......................................................800-688-4752
  • Tingum Village Hotel.....................242-333-2161
  • Valentine's Yacht Club & Inn..........42-333-2142
  • Fax:...............................................242-333-2135
  • ......................................................800-323-5655

     

  • Hatchet Bay
  • Rainbow Inn...................................242-335-0294
  • Fax................................................242-335-0294
  • ......................................................800-688-0047

     

  • Palmetto Point
  • Unique Village..............................242-332-1830
  • Fax................................................242-332-1838
  • ......................................................800-688-4752
  • Palmetto Shores Villas...................242-332-1305
  • Fax.................................................242-332-1305
  • ......................................................800-688-4752

     

  • Rock Sound
  • Club Eleuthera...............................242-334-4055
  • Edwina's Place...............................242-334-2094

     

  • Spanish Wells
  • Spanish Wells Yacht Haven ...........242-333-4255
  • Fax:.. ............................................242-333-4649
  • St. George's Hotel..........................242-333-4075

     

  • Tarpum Bay
  • Cartwright's Ocean View Cottages......242-334-4215
  • Hilton's Haven Motel.....................242-334-4231
  • Fax................................................242-334-4020
  • ......................................................800-688-4752
  • Ethel's Cottages..............................242-334-4233

     

  • Winding Bay
  • Venta Club Eleuthera....................242-334-4054
  • Fax........242-334-4057....................800-457-9167

    • How To Get Here

  • US Airways Express ................800-423-7714
  • American Eagle.......................800-433-7300
  • Bahamasair...............................800-222-4262
  • Delta Dream Vacations........242-876-7786
  • Twin Air.......................................954-359-8266
  • Continental Connections.800-992-8532
  • Sandpiper Air.........................242-328-7591
  • Bel Air Transport.................954-524-9814

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