Planning on visiting the Bahamas? Wondering which island to choose? It’s incredible to think that there are more than 700 Bahamas islands, many of which are untouched and uninhabited.
The exquisite islands of the Bahamas stretch out to a 100,000 square mile archipelago that extends into 500 miles of the clearest waters in the world. Including deserted cays and large rocks, there is a total estimated land area of 5,382 square miles, with a peak land elevation of 206 feet.
Amazingly, each island in the Bahamas is unique, with a diversity that extends beyond natural features. The individuality of these islands is greatly due to the heart of the Bahamas, the Bahamian people. The heritage, culture and people are surely what makes the Bahamas islands among the most astonishing and striking destinations in the world.
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Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas islands, located on New Providence Island which is connected by bridge to Paradise Island. This extraordinary island pair brings a diverse blend of international fame and tropical spirit, affording every visitor the freedom to experience everything or do nothing at all.
Grand Bahama Island offers an exciting combination of ecological wonders and manmade attractions. There really is fun for everyone here, with two or even three distinct vacation experiences in one. The choice or challenge to decide which one to try first is all yours.
The outer islands of the Bahamas are the most remote. However, their relative seclusion doesn’t mean they don’t offer tourists anything. In fact, visitors have plenty to enjoy on these islands. There are seemingly endless cays and islands to explore as you leave the everyday crowd behind. Be as relaxed or as active as you choose while you explore the land and fully appreciate the Bahamian culture.
The Abacos is one of the outer islands of the Bahamas that lends new meaning to a day of boating and sailing. In addition to these incredible opportunities for loving the water, travelers will definitely find the idyllic spot for watching the beautiful sunset or just reading a good book.
The Acklins/Crooked Islands are a remote pair of islands favored by divers, snorkelers and fishermen.
The largest yet least explored of the Bahamas islands, Andros Island is 2,300 square miles of paradise. The waters off the coast of Andros is known to have the second largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere, and is recognized for being the bone fishing capital of the world.
The Berry Islands are a cluster of thirty cays and are home to the Chub Cay, Bahamas’ Billfish capital. Aside from sport fishing, the Berry Islands are known for miles of isolated beaches, dozens of uninhabited cays and bracing dive sites.
Located just 50 miles from the east coast of Miami, tiny Bimini is one of the smallest of the Bahamas islands. Still, this mini paradise is known as a fishing heaven.
If you’re looking for a little culture with your natural wonders, visit Cat Island. Here, you’ll find traces of early Bahamian culture blended through the small inns and guest houses.
At 100 miles long and only two miles wide, Eleuthera/Harbour Island attracts and charms travelers from all over the globe. The pink and white sand beaches are breathtaking, as are its colonial villages and traditional pineapple plantations.
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With more than 700 islands in total, there is so much more to explore in the Bahamas. Long Island, Exumas, Inagua, Mayaguana and San Salvador are all popular spots that provide visitors with a uniquely diverse experience and a lifetime of memories.
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