Back to countries list

Introduction     |     Weather     |     Events     |     Places to go

New Providence Island is the most visited Bahamian island, Home to the Bahamas capital of Nassau and the resort development of Paradise Island . Grand Bahama Island is the headquarters of UNEXSO, the Underwater Explorers Society, providing numerous scuba opportunities. The largest of the Bahamas ’ islands, Andros , boasts freshwater creeks, lakes, mangrove swamps, and miles of unspoilt beaches. The island boasts the second-largest reef in the Western Hemisphere and fishing for bonefish is the island’s biggest tourist industry.

The Lucayan National Park offers such birds as flamingos, red legged thrushes and the rare Bahama parrot.  The Berry Islands , home to Chub Cay and Billfish capital of the Bahamas . Long Island is known for broad beaches on its west coast and rocky cliffs on the east. Bimini is a popular destination for first-rate big-game fishing. Cat Island 's deserted beaches make for a total getaway. The Abacos and their string of cays are known for their sheltered waters and easy boating. 

CLIMATE:  Average temperature - Summer: High 90, Low 78.  Winter : High 75, Low 60. Average humidity 78.  Average rainfall - Rain showers occur any time of the year, but rainy months are from May to October.  Approximate sunrise - Summer: 0630 - 0700. Winter: 0630 - 0700. Approximate sunset - Summer: 2000. Winter: 1730.

NIGHTLIFE:  Entertainment available includes - Nightclubs.  Discos.  Casinos.  Cabarets. Theatre.  Cinema.  Live music.  Native shows.

SIGHTSEEING:   Abaco: Hope Town Light House.  Wyannie Malone Museum .  Albert Lowe Museum .  Memorial Sculpture Garden .  Exuma: Exuma Land and Sea Park .  Stocking Island . Plantation ruins.  Underwater caves.  Eleuthera:  Preacher’s Cave. Glass Window Bridge Ocean Hole.  Harbour Island :  Pink sand beaches.  Grand Bahama :  International Bazaar. Glass-bottom Boat.  Port Lucaya.  UNEXSO Dive Center .  The Dolphin Experience.  Lucayan National Park . East End Adventures.  Kayak tours.  Nassau :  Straw Market.  Bay Street.  Pompey Museum . Pirates of Nassau .  Horse and carriage rides.  Government House.  Historical Forts.  Ardastra Gardens .  The Fish Fry At Arawak Cay.  Queen’s Staircase.  Water Tower.  Walking Tours .  Discover Atlantis.