Paradise Cove Beach (Warren J. Levarity Hwy., between Eight Mile Rock and West End West End, Grand Bahama Island) – located just a 15-minute drive from Freeport, this beach’s main attraction is its marine life (from sea turtles to rays, dolphins, colorful fish, barracudas, etc.) at a spot located 50 yards offshore, colorfully called “Deadman’s […]
Taino Beach (Lucaya, Grand Bahama) — the park at Taino Beach is a prized possession of the Freeport/Lucaya Council. The space has been leased from the Grand Bahama Port Authority for 99 years and has been developed into an area to be enjoyed by both Bahamians and visitors. The well-maintained facility is impressive and will […]
Small Hope Bay Beach (Andros Island) — located just 15 minutes from Andros Town Airport in Central Andros, this lovely sandy beach is the perfect complement to lazy coconut tree hammocks and the laid-back atmosphere of Small Hope Bay Lodge.
Love Beach (Western New Province, New Providence Island) – located on the northwest shore of New Providence Island, Love Beach is just to the north of Bahamas International Airport, and is quiet by local standards (since there’s no formal public access to this beach). Along with swimming, diving is popular off these waters, since there […]
Paradise Beach (Paradise Island) – this is considered by many to be the best beach on this island. Its white sands are accompanied by chikees (thatched huts) – useful for those wanting some shade from the powerful sun. Since the Atlantic Resort is not far away, at least some of its guests use this beach. […]
Morgan’s Bluff Beach (Nicholl’s Town, Andros Island) – this beach is located at the northern end of North Andros, and happens to be named after the infamous 17th century pirate Henry Morgan (who is said to have hidden some of his treasure in the part of the Bahamas). This normally quiet beach gets busier when […]
Lucayan Beach (Lucaya, Grand Bahama) –– Lucayan Beach is located across the street from the Port Lucaya Marketplace. This popular tourist beach has just about any water-sport activity, from snorkeling to para-sailing. It is also a nice stretch of beach for strolling. Coral Beach is a short walk to the west. Within this area is […]
Junkanoo Festival (throughout Bahamas) –– Junkanoo Summer Festival is an official Bahamian festivity that showcases the country’s culture and heritage at its best. Whether you visit Nassau or festival sites in Grand Bahama, Marsh Harbour, Abaco or Georgetown, Exuma during the months of June and July, you will enjoy an enriching cultural experience. The Bahamian […]
Junkanoo Beach (Nassau, New Providence Island) – a.k.a. the “Western Esplanade”, this beach connects to the one at Araway Cay and Long Wharf (towards downtown Nassau and the cruise ship dock). Although a popular hangout spot for spring breakers, on Saturdays you’ll find Bahamians hosting cookouts and other fund-raising activities. This area has benches where […]
Conch Sound (Nicholl’s Town area, Andros Island) – located just south of Nicholl’s Town, this is a wide protected bay with a white sand areas. Because of its shallow waters, this area attracts bonefishers; while an offshore blue hole lures snorkelers.