This was my first trip back since penning the book, and while my primary mission was not related to the book i got married on ten bay beach. Visit lighthouse beach on your trip to eleuthera or bahamas. The 10 best eleuthera beaches with photos tripadvisor. The leon levy native plant preserve is an educational experience in beautiful disguise. Eleuthera and harbour island vacations vacation packages. Eleuthera bahamas travel guide what to do in eleuthera. Gregory town named after governor john gregory, the governor of the bahamas in the 1950s, gregory town boasts a range of interesting attractions to discover on your bahamas tour. If you enjoy getting the best deals and diving at uncrowded dive sites, book your trip from june to october. Depending on your os for the tablet and compatibility with the pdf. The shock blue and turquoise colors of the water are unique to the bahamas. Aug 30, 2017 exploring the beaches of eleuthera tommy pestolis.
What makes it even better is a visit to eleuthera island for a day. The ultimate guide to all 5 eleuthera, bahamas beaches. Some who have never been to eleuthera, or to the bahamas, may wonder why they need such a guide. It is a quantum leap from the previous beach guide that everybody used for years. The color photography, detailed maps and driving instructions, the geekfriendly gps coordinates, the clearandsimple rating system it is a remarkable piece of work. Much of thisbahamian islands shoreline is given to sandy beaches, however,access to these beaches is limited. Book exclusive eleuthera and harbour island vacation. Top 5 beaches on eleuthera best of bahamas waterfront. 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.
With sapphireblue water everywhere, the out islands of the bahamas are an exotic collection of footprintfree beaches and exclusive resorts. Take a day trip to harbour island with us by plane from nassau. Where is the best place to stay and what are the best beaches. Known for its beaches and island views, eleuthera and harbour island offers a lot for the traveler booking a beach vacation. Eleuthera snorkel and dive video by bret s apr, 2020 15. Our eleuthera trip planner makes visiting lighthouse beach and other eleuthera attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you. Interview with caribbean beach travel guide author bret sigillo. Your typical beach on eleuthera has fine sand with a slight pink tint to. Visit beautiful eleuthera island for 2 days 1 night while vacationing in nassau. Eleuthera beach book eleuthera beach map eleuthera. 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. Our last trip it was really kicking and we didnt snorkle at all on that side. If you can bring a tablet it would be a good download. Apr 04, 2017 consider a trip to eleuthera, an idyllic getwaway in the bahamas ny daily news published on may 11, 2015 by troybook bigger and betterknown islands in the bahamas get most of the attention, but eleuthera with its fine food, beautiful pink sand beaches and ancient coral reefs is just as alluring as its neighbors.
Most access roads are often just tracks cut through the bush bylocal farmers. The approach requires a a car and preferably an suv or truck, but is less arduous than say getting to lighthouse beach one of the other top beaches on eleuthera. Jan 05, 2018 if a slower paced, offthebeaten path trip is what youre looking for, the bohemian vibes of eleuthera a tiny island nestled in the bahamas could be the paradise youre looking for. It also helped that my sister was a professional book designer. The beach book is a fantastic guide to eleuthera s fabulous beaches, but also a great general guide to the island.
Why spanish wells bahamas is a top destination on eleuthera. This book is a must for anybody who wants to explore the legendary beaches of eleuthera. In this eleuthera travel guide, i share helpful tips about traveling to eleuthera island along with our eleuthera travel guide. Eleuthera beach pictures and photos eleuthera beaches. Eleuthera bahamas travel guide top things to do in the bahamas. Staying on eleuthera what are the best beaches fodors. Some posters to the eleuthera forums had mentioned that we had glaringly omitted some of their favorite beaches. Only a mile wide over most of its 112 mile length, eleuthera embodies an odd assortment of qualities. Eleuthera bahamas travel guide top things to do in the. Every beach on the island is awarded scores for ease of access, privacy, swimming, snorkeling and shelling. Beachfront splendor 3br on winding bay, eleuthera, bahamas. Eleuthera tours enjoy the real bahamas by eleutherafairy jan 9, 2020 19.
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. Beaches on a windy day eleuthera forum tripadvisor. The beach book is a fantastic guide to eleutheras fabulous beaches, but also a great general guide to the island. After lunch, head to pink sands beach for an afternoon of leisure time, and have the option to book additional activities. Dec 8, 2016 seashells and beach combing eleuthera island in the bahamas. Apr 10, 2018 this book is a must for anybody who wants to explore the legendary beaches of eleuthera. Eleuthera beaches are both beautiful and bountiful a large gallery for those who enjoy snapping beach pictures and playing the bum. Im also the coauthor of the definitive guide to all of eleutheras 5 beaches the beach book, eleuthera, bahamas edition published 2014. I couldnt resist the urge to find some new beaches. Caribbean islands staying on eleuthera what are the best beaches weve decided to stay on eleuthera for a week in august. Much of the shoreline is beach but unfortunately access to these beaches is limited and difficult to find. The rest was just me doing a lot of research and legwork.
This remote destination has 35 beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, so its easy to find one that works for you. From white and pinksand beaches to secluded coves, eleuthera island is a quintessential out island experience. Everyones list of the worlds top 10 beaches includes harbour islands famed pink sand beach. Pink sandy beaches allinclusive 2day 1night to eleuthera. The waves were very strong, so swimming was limited.
Swim with the pigs near shore and on the beaches of exuma bahamas. Get information on eleuthera and harbour island hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Eleuthera and harbour island travel guide expert picks for. But without a guide, it would be nearly impossible to find many of the treasures of the island. 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. Everyones list of the worlds top 10 beaches includes harbour island s famed pink sand beach. See more of the bahamas with a fullday tour to eleuthera and harbour island. We have visited eleuthera twice, and have fallen in love with the island and its people. Snorkelling is great at the bay or beach, with manta rays sighted in both spots. The original eleuthera beaches book the beaches of eleuthera, bahamas the beaches of eleuthera are, simply put, fabulous. The beach book, eleuthera, bahamas, ringwood, new jersey.
If snorkeling is a top priority i might rethink the trip. In eleuthera specifically, dont miss a homegrown pineapple dishespecially a pineapple tart made fresh from a local bakery. If youre looking for a chill night of pizza and live music, head to rainbow inn on monday or thursday when the chef serves pie with a side of entertainment. 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. This remote destination has 35 beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, so. Unusual rock formations and clear turquoise waters surround the beach and offer plenty of shade to enjoy a picnic. Hidden beaches bahamas has exuma swimming pigs excursions and boat trip charters. The snorkeling on eleuthera is very dependent on the condition of the atlantic. Buy brets books if youre planning a trip to darock. 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.
If a slower paced, offthebeaten path trip is what youre looking for, the bohemian vibes of eleuthera a tiny island nestled in the bahamas could be the paradise youre looking for. The 3 mile beach on harbour island features pink sand and clear waters and has often been cited by various travel magazines as one of the most beautiful. Eleuthera bahamas even has its own international airport, which means that you can book direct flights to eleuthera on a miami to bahamas day trip. Much of the architecture and way of life was influenced by british loyalists who settled here in the 1700s. Apr 20, 2019 im also the coauthor of the definitive guide to all of eleuthera s 5 beaches the beach book, eleuthera, bahamas edition published 2014. Dunmore town is the most populous area of harbour island. With three miles of almost untouched pink sand beaches along the ocean side and even more white sand beaches along the channel, it is hard to imagine someone not finding serenity in harbour island. Find things to do in nassau bahamas from exuma swimming pigs to snorkeling excursions. An amazing tropical allinclusive island getaway to eleuthera. Oct 10, 2019 in this eleuthera travel guide, i share helpful tips about traveling to eleuthera island along with our eleuthera travel guide. See more ideas about eleuthera, bahamas, bahamas island. We snorkeled a bit on the carribean side and i was satisfied but doesnt measure up to some of the other islands. Hidden beaches bahamas offers nassau bahamas excursions and tours around the bahamas. Swimming pigs beach tours nassau bahamas excursions.
This is a great way to see the island of eleuthera, world famous for its pink sandy beaches. Consider a trip to eleuthera, an idyllic getwaway in the bahamas ny daily news published on may 11, 2015 by troybook bigger and betterknown islands in the bahamas get most of the attention, but eleuthera with its fine food, beautiful pink sand beaches and ancient coral reefs is just as alluring as its neighbors. The ultimate guide to all of eleuthera, bahamas 5 beaches. Besides the sometimes stormy weather and the number of fish present, diving in the eleuthera and harbour island changes little from month to. Besides the sometimes stormy weather and the number of fish present, diving in the eleuthera and harbour island changes little from month to month. Snorkeling in eleuthera the out islands of the bahamas. The tranquil pink and white sands of eleuthera beaches are the perfect remedy for any weary traveller. A beach vacation for a little beach and shelling therapy. Is there anywhere on eleuthera where i can buy the beach book.
You can walk the sandy path to the atlantic side or walk up the rocks. The beach book might be our prized family possession. Brets new book on snorkeling eleuthera is invaluable, too, if you plan to spend even 10 minutes facedown wearing a mask. This is low season in eleuthera and harbour island. The long, thin island of eleuthera has plenty of coast, built up in places and left wild and rural in others. Stop for a swim at the sapphire blue hole on north eleuthera, then continue to harbour island for lunch at valentines marina yacht club. The beaches of eleuthera eleutheras unspoiled and exotic beaches are among the bahamas best kept secrets.
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