About Eleuthera
Eleuthera’s history includes the Eleutheran Adventurers, who arrived in search of religious freedom in the seventeenth century. Today, colourful settlements, quiet beaches and a varied coastline draw visitors back to the island.
Getting Here
Airports serve different parts of Eleuthera, with scheduled and charter services connecting the island. Bahama Hoppers is one of the charter businesses featured in our directory.
What to Do
Beaches
French Leave Beach, Surfer’s Beach, Winding Bay and Gaulding Cay offer different settings for a day beside the sea. Discover quieter coves with local guidance and check access before travelling to more remote beaches.
Diving
Reefs, blue holes, wrecks and channels offer varied underwater experiences. A local dive operator can help you choose a site and arrange equipment and instruction.
Ecotourism
Explore caves, blue holes and habitats for native and migratory birds. The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve introduces Bahamian plants and their traditional uses.
Family Fun
Mix beach days with snorkelling, caves, farms and historic sites. One Eleuthera Foundation & CTI and local activity providers offer additional ways to explore island life.
Fishing
Local guides offer reef fishing, offshore outings and trips to the flats. Capt. Kid & Son Tours and Eleuthera Outdoor Center are among the businesses featured in the guide.
Kayaking & Snorkeling
Sheltered shores and clear shallows offer opportunities to paddle and snorkel. Choose a guided outing or ask locally about suitable conditions and access.
Surfing
Atlantic-facing beaches attract surfers, particularly when seasonal swells arrive. Bahamas Out Island Adventures offers surf-related experiences; confirm lessons, equipment and conditions directly.
Sightseeing
Highlights include Haynes Library, Preacher’s Cave, Ocean Hole, Glass Window Bridge, Hatchet Bay Cave and the Queen’s Baths. Explore each with care and local guidance, particularly where Atlantic waves affect the shoreline.
Plant Preserve & Island Farms
The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve offers an introduction to local flora and conservation. Farm stops and markets provide another way to experience Eleuthera’s produce and community life.
Tours
Local guides can help connect beaches, natural landmarks and settlements into a day out. Eleuthera Outdoor Center is one of the tour businesses in our directory.
Nightlife
Pubs, beach bars and lounges offer cocktails, music and an opportunity to meet residents. Ask locally about performances and evening events.
Where to Dine
Sample Bahamian and international dishes at casual restaurants, resorts and waterfront venues. Governor’s Harbour’s Fish Fry is a local highlight. The Ship Yard in Spanish Wells offers another dining option on a visit to that neighbouring island.
Shopping
Browse boutiques and gift shops for Bahamian crafts and souvenirs. Island Made Gift Shop in Gregory Town is featured in our directory, alongside grocery and liquor stores serving the settlements.
Real Estate
Property agencies can help with holiday homes, land and longer-term plans. HG Christie and Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty are among the businesses featured in the guide.
Where to Stay
Accommodation ranges from beachfront resorts to villas, cottages and suites. Options include The Cove, Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina, Cayo Loco Eleuthera Beach Houses and Cocoabanks Reserve.
Weddings
Beachfront hotels and private homes provide settings for an island ceremony. Work with a local planner or accommodation provider to arrange a celebration suited to your guests.
Marinas
Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina provides a base for boaters on the mainland. Harbour Island and Spanish Wells have their own marina options, described below.
Harbour Island
Affectionately called Briland, Harbour Island combines a welcoming community with a rich maritime and Loyalist heritage. Dunmore Town’s colourful buildings and old streets reflect its history of shipbuilding, farming and trade.
Explore
Arrange a golf cart and discover Dunmore Town, local shops and the island’s pink-sand shoreline. Historic sites, beach time and a meal at a local restaurant make an easy day of exploring.
Weddings
Pink-sand beaches, ocean views and island architecture offer memorable settings for a wedding. Hotels and private homes can provide venues for celebrations arranged with local planners.
Where to Stay
Choose from small hotels, cottages and resort accommodation. Options mentioned include The Dunmore, Pink Sands Resort, Coral Sands, Valentines Resort & Marina, Runaway Hill Inn, The Ocean View Club, The Landing, Tingum Village and Royal Palm Hotel.
Marinas
Valentines Resort & Marina is among Harbour Island’s boating facilities. Reserve directly and confirm available services before arrival.
Spanish Wells
Spanish Wells has a strong fishing and lobster-fishing heritage. A bridge links the community with Russell Island, while beaches, colourful houses and waterfront activity give visitors a taste of daily island life.
Getting Here
A common route is through North Eleuthera Airport, followed by ground transport and a ferry crossing. Ferry services also connect with Nassau; confirm current routes and schedules with the operator.
Attractions
Spanish Wells Museum shares the settlement’s history through photographs and artifacts. Explore the town’s streets, beaches and waterfront at a relaxed pace.
Fishing
Local captains arrange fishing trips in the surrounding waters. Capt. Kid & Son Tours is among the businesses featured in the guide.
Kayaking & Snorkeling
Discover clear shallows and nearby shores through guided water activities. Ask local operators about equipment and suitable excursions.
Where to Dine
The Ship Yard serves food beside the waterfront. Local restaurants and takeaways offer further opportunities to sample island cooking.
Where to Stay
Harbourside Rentals is one of the accommodation providers featured in our directory. Choose a base close to the waterfront, beach or settlement activities.
Real Estate
Local property agencies, including HG Christie and Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty, can assist with property enquiries in Spanish Wells.
Law Firm
MP Law Chambers provides legal services for domestic and international clients. Contact the firm directly about your requirements.