Popular attractions pink sand beach and whale point are located nearby. The luxurious poolside bungalows are just steps from the beach. Eleuthera, the longest island in the bahamas, is generally called the island of freedom. For boating, windsurfing, jet skiing or kayaking, the caribbean side offers calmer waters. Eleuthera is famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. It is located on the prestigious banks road of governors harbour, the premier location on eleuthera. The property has a private beach area and water sports facilities, as well as a shared lounge and a garden. Located in gregory town, whale point eleuthera is near the beach. Book the whale point eleuthera stay at this 3star condo in gregory town.
The town of governors harbour, with restaurants, groceries stores, shops, and banks, is only a mile away. The beach book is a fantastic guide to eleuthera s fabulous beaches, but also a great general guide to the island. It helped me find the elusive gem of a beach called ben bay, which was like something straight out of a fairytale. The population of 11,000 is largely made up of farmers, shopkeepers, and fishermen who live in old villages of pastelwashed cottages. The island, home to just 8,000 residents, is completely safe any time of the day or night. The ultimate guide to all 5 eleuthera, bahamas beaches. Although d and j were moving a little slower than usual after their late night around the beach bonfire last night. Eleuthera island in the bahamas is one of the 25 sexiest beach escapes in the world according to forbes traveler. Mar 24, 2014 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 beach hotels of 2020 with prices.
Or just park yourself on the beach, read a book or not and listen to the crashing. Gunnar ek and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The dirt road to the beach is marked with a sign that says beach. Over 300 years ago, english puritan adventurers, now referred to as the eleutheran adventurers, in search of religious freedom travelled to eleuthera and founded what was probably the first democracy in the western world. Rolling pineapple fields and friendly locals welcome all visitors to eleuthera. The hotel is custombuilt for people who weigh over 20 stones a fivemile private beach. More than 161km 100 miles long but a mere 3km 1 34 miles wide guaranteeing that youll never be far from the beach eleuthera is about 1km 70 miles east of nassau, a 30minute flight. See more of the beach book, eleuthera, bahamas on facebook. Eleuthera beach book eleuthera beach map eleuthera vacation. I know that eleuthra doesnt have the kind of snorkeling as, say, caneel bay, but ive long wanted to visit the island. The island offers several other blushing beaches too, most notably french leave beach, lighthouse beach, surfers beach, and winding bay beach.
Book the perfect vacation rental find the top 296 eleuthera vacation rentals, house rentals and villas. Follow shop eleuthera vacation rentals eleuthera travel forum. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. This remote destination has 35 beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, so its easy to find one that works for you. Haynes library has carried the beach book now and then.
Governors harbour, eleuthera bahamas shangrila, bahamas. Eleuthera beach book eleuthera beach map eleuthera. If any of you have read this blog before you know exactly what we did this morning. Sky beach club seamlessly blends modern amenities with the splendor of unmatched natural beauty and excellent service. Known for its beaches and island views, eleuthera and harbour island offers a lot for the traveler booking a beach vacation. The 10 best eleuthera hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. We enjoyed a peaceful time with much less wind than we had at our home on the eastern, atlantic side. Get information on eleuthera and harbour island hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Few know that pink sand also spreads over 35 miles on the atlantic ocean and caribbean sea sides of mainland eleuthera, which by itself has 100 beaches. Whale point eleuthera in gregory town, bahamas expedia.
Located in gregory town, the cove eleuthera is on the beach. There are no signs here either, so finding a good beach is all about selfdiscovery. Eleutheras beaches in particular, harbour island have crystalline waters filled with colorful reefs, eagle rays, octopus, and dolphins. Pineapple fields resort, eleuthera voted one of the top 25 hotels in the caribbean. Its a beautiful spot to walk for miles, search for beach finds, swim, boogie board, or just enjoy sitting on the beach chairs with a cooler bag. After lunch, head to pink sands beach for an afternoon of leisure time, and have the option to book additional activities.
Eleuthera is a destination for those interested in bahamian history and nature, and neighboring harbour island and spanish wells offer further tourism experiences. 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. A 28 room boutique condo resort located near historic governors harbour on banks road on the atlantic side of eleuthera island. The beach house is located directly on french leave beach, a milelong crescent of pink sand that has been ranked top 20 in the world. Ten bay beach eleuthera 2020 all you need to know before you. Book your perfect vacation rental in eleuthera, caribbean on flipkey today. Your guide to the hidden beaches of this bahamas outisland including harbour island volume 1. 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. Use this guide to experience eleuthera like a local beach. Were avid snorkelers, havent been to tahiti, but dozens of others great spots around the planet. Book flights to north eleuthura bahamas flights silver. If there are a couple of lingering copies at dilly dally somone should snap them up. Sexiest beach escapes bing travel best secret island. Ten bay beach eleuthera all you need to know before you.
The book is complete with maps, detailed directions. At the cove, eleuthera resort you will arrive as a friend and leave like family. Maybe you could do a kramer movie phone guide seunfeld only have an infoline for beach locationsquestions, edited. If not available just ask for directions to different beaches half the fun is deciphering the directions e. Surfers beach is a secret spot surf break known by any world class surfer, yet it is also one of the best beaches to learn on due to the waves tampering down to novice level the further southward you walk. Bret sigillo is the author of the eleuthera guide book 4. Eleuthera bahamas travel guide what to do in eleuthera. The cove eleuthera has a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and bar in gregory town. The property provides a 24hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free wifi. The ultimate guide to all of eleuthera, bahamas 5 beaches. The swimming pool at or close to the beach at atlantis. Glen stewart mansion and wesley methodist church are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at pink sand beach and gaulding cay beach. Driving can be a challenge on some of the beach roads, but there were no challenges for walking.
The beach book, eleuthera, bahamas, ringwood, new jersey. The snorkel book, eleuthera, bahamas edition by bret sigillo. Bret sigillo author of the eleuthera guide book goodreads. Eleuthera and harbour island travel guide expert picks for.
For surfers or those that want to be, head to surfers beach or holiday beach on the islands atlantic ocean side. But without a guide, it would be nearly impossible to find many of the treasures of the island. Natural attractions include the glass window bridge, hatchet bay caves and surfers beach in the north, and ocean hole and lighthouse beach at the south end. One thing which was not mentioned in the book was sapphire. As for the pink sands beach, it was a beautiful beach but we found the pink to be overhyped. Eleuthera beach, eleuthera beaches, curacao beach, curacao beaches. This book helped me learn about beaches i never would have known about otherwise.
We found ten bay beach on our trip to eleuthera last week. We have visited eleuthera twice, and have fallen in love with the island and its people. 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. Albert johnson memorial are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at pink sand beach and whale point. Your guide to the hidden beaches of this bahamas outisland including harbour island volume 1 geoff wells, vicky wells on. North eleuthera has the perfect beach choice for swimmers, snorkelers or wave riders. This tour consists of leisurely walking through a field about 14 mile long about 40 minutes as you enjoy the simple beauty, sunshine, the breathtaking views of the pineapple farm and the historic hatchet bay siloscylindrical structures. Its a sand beach which is uncommon on the atlantic side of eleuthera. I highly recommend this book, along with the map eleuthera island visitors guide by franko, for exploring the island. A proprietary beach rating system to help you avoid the dirty and noisy beaches. The official eleuthera beach book and eleuthera beach map contain maps of all the roads and beaches, photos of eleuthera.
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