Great Vacation - Eleuthera, Bahamas - Things to Do

Sky Beach Club, Eleuthera, BahamasOcean Hole, rumored to be a bottomless, natural
limestone wonder on the south edge of Rock Sound
Things to See in Eleutherain Eleuthera. Filled with tropical fish and turtles who
Glass Window Bridgegreet visitors, the brackish water is said to have
About two miles east of Upper Bogue and north ofmedicinal purposes. Partake at your own risk.
Gregory Town at the narrowest part of EleutheraLighthouse Beach
Island, which is just 30 feet wide, is the GlassOne of the best beaches in Eleuthera, some say
Window Bridge. Striking rock formations make up theeven better than Pink Sands, is a hidden gem called
Glass Window Bridge. The land here is high on eitherLighthouse Beach. Located on the Atlantic side of
side and abruptly falls away to nearly sea level almostEleuthera Point behind some sand dunes is a fantastic
dividing the island in two. You can stand in one spotsecluded blush rose sand beach. With great snorkeling
and see the gray Atlantic Ocean to the west andjust a walk off the beach, it is a great place to pack
Exuma Sound to the east.a picnic basket and spend an entire romantic
The Cow & The Bullafternoon or sunset stroll with your better half.
Another interesting land formation on Eleuthera IslandDiving in Eleuthera, Bahamas
is The Cow & The Bull about a mile south of theNot only is it naturally beautiful, it has the most
Glass Window Bridge. There are two large boulders,natural wrecks.
on one side, the boulder looks like a bull with twoHome of the first republic in the “New
cows and on the other side, a bull with one cow.World,” there are more natural wrecks here than
Both sets of boulders overlook the sea on both side,any other island. The Devil’s Backbone is a
and when the weather is inclement and the windshallow and jagged reef extending across the
passes through, the result is a roar that sounds likenorthern edge of Eleuthera. This reef has torn the
bulls.bottom out of more vessels than any other reef in
Preachers Cavethe nation. And don’t forget to swim-through
Preachers Cave is a large unique cave about twothe rip-roaring drift dive called Current Cut at
miles east of Gene’s Bay. Founders who landedEleuthera.
and were sheltered here made an altar and held vigilsShipwrecks in Eleuthera
in the cave, giving it its namesake.Also known as the Egg Island Wreck, the Arimoroa
Surfer’s Beachwas a 260-foot freighter that ran aground in 1970
If riding waves is your bag, then bring your gear andafter catching fire. The wreck still sticks above the
head out to Surfer’s Beach, just two miles southsurface, but vast schools of fish gather around its hull
of Gregory Town, where southwest winds blowin shallow water.
breaks in from the Atlantic. Even if you just want toTop Diving Sites on Eleuthera
watch, the two-mile beach has some of the bestDevil’s Backbone:  Dozens of shipwrecks,
sugary-soft white sand in The Bahamas.including three wrecks layered upon each other
Hatchet Bay CavePlateau:   45-100ft. Rolling coral mounds, undercut
Just south of Surfer’s Beach is Hatchet Bayby ledges
Cave. The cave is a mile long and filled withThe Arch:  A giant arch of coral that forms a nearly
stalagmites and stalactites which will take on theconcealed grotto
appearance of underground cathedrals in your torchCurrent Cut: Divers ride the current through a marine
light. Centuries-old graffiti of charcoal signatures linemenagerie of fish and Eagle Rays
the walls. It’s recommended to tour with a caveThe Pinnacles: 100 ft. Dive on a cavernous mountain
guide.of coral
James Cistern BeachCarnavon: 35 ft. This intact 200-foot freighter sank in
The waves at James Cistern Beach sometimes reach1919
10 feet due to a brisk southerly wind making thisPlaces to Stay in Eleuthera
another great surfing site at Eleuthera. There is also aEleuthera has many places to stay, and you are likely
shipwreck just off shore, great for snorkeling whento find a luxury Bahamas resort that fits your needs.
the water is calm.Whether you are looking for total luxury, or more
Ocean Holebudget friendly, you are sure to find a place that
People often sought out the healing powers ofmeets your needs.