50 Best Places to Visit in The Bahamas: The Ultimate Travel Guide

The Bahamas is an archipelago nation of over 700 islands and thousands of cays scattered across the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean region. Renowned for powdered white and pink sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear sea lagoons, and rich Bahamian culture, it stands as one of the world's premier tropical destinations.

Why Visit The Bahamas

Visiting The Bahamas allows you to experience an effortless blend of island relaxation, water sports, and unique wildlife encounters. From swimming with wild pigs in Exuma and snorkeling blue holes to exploring colonial pirate history in Nassau and indulging in luxury island resorts, The Bahamas offers an unforgettable tropical escape.

• Home to world-famous natural wonders, including Pink Sand Beach on Harbour Island.
• Unique marine and wildlife encounters, such as the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay.
• World-class diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, and sailing across clear waters.
• Rich African and British colonial heritage showcased in historic architecture, local cuisine, and Junkanoo celebrations.

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50 Best Places to Visit in The Bahamas

1. Cable Beach (Nassau)

• Location: New Providence Island
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Beach / Island Resort Hub
• About the Place: Cable Beach is famous for four miles of soft white sand and calm, turquoise waters. Lined with luxury resorts, beach bars, and water sports operators, it is the center of beach life on New Providence.
• Travel Instructions: Located 10 km west of downtown Nassau; easily reached via taxi or local Bayside jitney bus.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Cable Beach

2. Pig Beach (Big Major Cay)

• Location: Exuma Cays
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Island Reserve / Wildlife Attraction
• About the Place: Big Major Cay is world-famous as the home of the swimming pigs. Visitors can take boat excursions to swim alongside these friendly animals in clear, shallow ocean waters.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible exclusively via boat tour departing from Staniel Cay, Great Exuma, or day-flight tours from Nassau.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pig Beach

3. Pink Sand Beach (Harbour Island)

• Location: Harbour Island, Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Natural Wonder / Island Beach
• About the Place: Stretching along three miles of coastline, Pink Sand Beach features pale pink sand created by microscopic coral insects (foraminifera) crushed with white sand. The beach is calm and ideal for swimming and walking.
• Travel Instructions: Take a short water taxi from North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) or a ferry from Nassau to Harbour Island.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pink Sand Beach

4. Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

• Location: Exuma Cays
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Marine Reserve / Protected National Park
• About the Place: Established in 1958 as the Caribbean's first marine reserve, this 176-square-mile marine park protects coral reefs, sea caves, and marine life. It is a premier spot for snorkeling, diving, and boat cruising.
• Travel Instructions: Reached by charter boat, tour vessel, or private yacht operating through the Exuma Cays chain.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

5. Thunderball Grotto

• Location: Staniel Cay, Exuma
• Best Time to Visit: November to May (best at low tide)
• Category: Sea Cave / Snorkeling & Diving
• About the Place: Made famous as a filming site for James Bond movies *Thunderball* and *Never Say Never Again*, this underwater cave system features vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish beneath a sunlit limestone ceiling dome.
• Travel Instructions: Located near Staniel Cay; best accessed by tour boat at low tide when entry is easy.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Thunderball Grotto

6. Lucayan National Park

• Location: Grand Bahama Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to April
• Category: National Park / Caves & Beaches
• About the Place: Spanning 40 acres, Lucayan National Park features one of the world's longest charted underwater limestone cave systems, lush mangrove trails, and the secluded Gold Rock Beach.
• Travel Instructions: Located 40 km east of Freeport; best reached by rental car or guided park tours.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Lucayan National Park

7. Gold Rock Beach

• Location: Grand Bahama Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to April (at low tide)
• Category: Beach / Coastal Reserve
• About the Place: Often called "The Bahamas' Welcome Mat," Gold Rock Beach inside Lucayan National Park features wide golden sand flats exposed at low tide, shallow blue waters, and filming sites for *Pirates of the Caribbean*.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible through Lucayan National Park via a short boardwalk through coastal mangroves.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Gold Rock Beach

8. Queen's Staircase & Fort Fincastle

• Location: Downtown Nassau, New Providence
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Landmark / Cultural Heritage
• About the Place: Hand-carved by enslaved workers out of solid limestone in the late 18th century, the Queen's Staircase consists of 66 steps leading to Fort Fincastle. The water-carved gorge offers historic views over Nassau's harbor.
• Travel Instructions: Located a short uphill walk from downtown Nassau cruise port or Prince George Wharf.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Queen's Staircase

9. Atlantis Paradise Island & Aquaventure

• Location: Paradise Island
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Ocean Resort / Water Park
• About the Place: Atlantis is a massive oceanfront resort famous for its 141-acre Aquaventure water park, Mayan Temple slides, underwater marine habitats with sharks and rays, and extensive casino complex.
• Travel Instructions: Connected to downtown Nassau by two toll bridges; easily reached by taxi or ferry.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Atlantis Paradise Island

10. Dean's Blue Hole

• Location: Long Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Geological Wonder / Free Diving Site
• About the Place: Plunging 202 meters into dark blue ocean waters, Dean's Blue Hole is one of the world's deepest saltwater blue holes. Framed by white sand dunes and cliffs, it is a global destination for freedivers.
• Travel Instructions: Located near Clarence Town on Long Island; reachable by rental car from Deadman's Cay Airport.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Dean's Blue Hole

11. Compass Cay Nurse Sharks

• Location: Exuma Cays
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Island Marina / Marine Wildlife
• About the Place: Compass Cay Marina is famous for allowing visitors to stand in shallow waters or swim right alongside dozens of gentle nurse sharks that gather around the dock docks.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via boat tour departing from Staniel Cay or Great Exuma.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Compass Cay Nurse Sharks

12. Glass Window Bridge

• Location: Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: November to April
• Category: Geological Landmark / Scenic Viewpoint
• About the Place: The Glass Window Bridge is a natural stone ledge where the deep dark blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean crash on one side, separated by just a few meters from the calm turquoise waters of the Bight of Eleuthera.
• Travel Instructions: Located on the narrowest point of Eleuthera, just south of Gregory Town on the Queen's Highway.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Glass Window Bridge

13. Hope Town & Elbow Reef Lighthouse

• Location: Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands
• Best Time to Visit: December to May
• Category: Colonial Village / Historic Lighthouse
• About the Place: Hope Town is a historic Loyalist village lined with pastel wooden cottages. Its center is the 1863 Elbow Reef Lighthouse, one of the last operational hand-cranked, kerosene-fueled lighthouses in the world.
• Travel Instructions: Fly to Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH), then take a 20-minute passenger ferry to Elbow Cay.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Hope Town

14. CocoCay (Perfect Day at CocoCay)

• Location: Berry Islands
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Private Island Resort / Theme Park
• About the Place: Royal Caribbean's private island destination features North America's tallest waterslide (Daredevil's Peak), freshwater wave pools, private overwater cabanas, and pristine beaches.
• Travel Instructions: Exclusive cruise ship destination visited on select Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises itineraries.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to CocoCay

15. Arawak Cay (Fish Fry)

• Location: Nassau, New Providence
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round (especially Sunday nights)
• Category: Culinary Hub / Local Culture
• About the Place: Known locally as "The Fish Fry," Arawak Cay is a lively colorful neighborhood of beachside shacks and restaurants serving authentic Bahamian cuisine, fresh conch salad, and local Sky Juice cocktails.
• Travel Instructions: Located a short distance west of downtown Nassau along West Bay Street; reachable by jitney bus or taxi.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Arawak Cay

16. Port Lucaya Marketplace

• Location: Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to April
• Category: Shopping & Entertainment District
• About the Place: Spanning six waterfront acres, Port Lucaya Marketplace is Grand Bahama's main open-air shopping and dining venue, featuring straw markets, seafood dining, and live Bahamian music at Count Basie Square.
• Travel Instructions: Located in central Lucaya; easily reached via taxi or public bus from Freeport hotels.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Port Lucaya Marketplace

17. Inagua National Park (Flamingo Sanctuary)

• Location: Great Inagua Island
• Best Time to Visit: January to April (nesting season)
• Category: National Park / Birding Reserve
• About the Place: Covering nearly half of Great Inagua, this sanctuary protects over 80,000 West Indian Flamingos—the world's largest breeding colony—along with roseate spoonbills and rare Bahama parrots.
• Travel Instructions: Fly to Matthew Town Airport (IGA) on Great Inagua; hire a registered national park guide for interior visits.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Inagua National Park

18. Stocking Island & Chat 'N' Chill

• Location: Great Exuma
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Barrier Island / Beach Culture
• About the Place: Stocking Island sits just off Elizabeth Harbour across from George Town. Home to high sand dunes, hiking trails, blue holes, and the legendary Chat 'N' Chill beach bar where wild stingrays swim close to shore.
• Travel Instructions: Take a 10-minute water taxi from the George Town government dock on Great Exuma.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Stocking Island

19. Green Turtle Cay

• Location: Abaco Islands
• Best Time to Visit: December to May
• Category: Historic Cay / Boating Haven
• About the Place: Green Turtle Cay is a historic three-mile-long island featuring New England-style clapboard cottages in New Plymouth, quiet anchorages, pristine reef diving, and swimming with wild stingrays at Coco Bay.
• Travel Instructions: Fly into Marsh Harbour or Treasure Cay, then take the Green Turtle Ferry from the mainland dock.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Green Turtle Cay

20. Clifton Heritage National Park

• Location: New Providence
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: National Park / Heritage & Underwater Art
• About the Place: Protecting Lucayan, African, and Loyalist historic sites, this park features nature trails and an underwater sculpture park, home to *Ocean Atlas*—the world's largest underwater statue.
• Travel Instructions: Located on the western tip of New Providence island; accessible by taxi or rental car.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Clifton Heritage National Park

21. Fort Charlotte

• Location: Nassau, New Providence
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Fortress
• About the Place: Built in 1788 by Lord Dunmore overlooking Nassau's harbor, Fort Charlotte is the largest fortress on New Providence. Complete with a moat, underground dungeons, battery cannons, and historical exhibits.
• Travel Instructions: Located 1.5 km west of downtown Nassau; easily walkable from Arawak Cay.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Fort Charlotte

22. Cabbage Beach

• Location: Paradise Island
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Beach / Water Sports
• About the Place: Cabbage Beach is a broad two-mile stretch of white sand along the northern coast of Paradise Island. Popular for parasailing, jet-skiing, and sunbathing next to ocean waters.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Paradise Island; public access points are walkable from Atlantis and area hotels.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Cabbage Beach

23. Straw Market Nassau

• Location: Downtown Nassau
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Shopping / Local Crafts
• About the Place: Located on Bay Street in central Nassau, the Straw Market is an iconic bustling bazaar where local artisans weave traditional straw hats, bags, wood carvings, and souvenir crafts.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Bay Street in downtown Nassau, steps from the cruise ship terminal.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Nassau Straw Market

24. Cat Island & Mount Alvernia

• Location: Cat Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Island Reserve / Historical Hermitage
• About the Place: Cat Island offers pink sand beaches and historic ruins. Atop Mount Alvernia—the highest point in The Bahamas at 206 feet—stands The Hermitage, a stone monastery built in 1939 by Father Jerome.
• Travel Instructions: Fly into New Bight Airport (TBI); short hike up Mount Alvernia stone trails.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Cat Island

25. Bimini Islands & The Road to Atlantis

• Location: Bimini
• Best Time to Visit: May to September (fishing) or December to April
• Category: Island Group / Diving & Big Game Fishing
• About the Place: Located just 50 miles off the Florida coast, Bimini is world-famous for big game sports fishing, hammerhead shark diving, and the mysterious Bimini Road—an underwater rock formation associated with the legend of Atlantis.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via direct fast ferry from Fort Lauderdale or short flights to South Bimini Airport (BIM).
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Bimini Islands

26. Surfer's Beach

• Location: Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: October to April (winter swells)
• Category: Surf Beach / Nature
• About the Place: Located near Gregory Town, Surfer's Beach is renowned for having some of the best surf breaks in the Caribbean. Sweeping swells hit a dramatic reef point break along white sand shores.
• Travel Instructions: Located south of Gregory Town; accessible via a rough dirt road off the Queen's Highway.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Surfer's Beach

27. Blue Holes National Park

• Location: Andros Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: National Park / Freshwater Blue Holes
• About the Place: Covering 40,000 acres on Andros, this park protects the world's highest concentration of inland blue holes. These vertical water-filled caves are surrounded by pine forests and freshwater ecosystems.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Central Andros; fly into Fresh Creek Airport (ASD) and tour with local park guides.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Blue Holes National Park

28. French Leave Beach

• Location: Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Beach / Coastal Reserve
• About the Place: One of Eleuthera's most beautiful wide beaches, French Leave Beach features mile-long pale pink sand, clear waters, and gentle waves perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
• Travel Instructions: Located a 5-minute drive east of Governor's Harbour town center on Eleuthera.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to French Leave Beach

29. Castaway Cay

• Location: Abaco Islands
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Private Cruise Island
• About the Place: Disney Cruise Line's private island features white sand beaches, snorkeling lagoons, bike trails, character meet-and-greets, and family water play areas.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible strictly as a port of call on Disney Cruise Line Caribbean itineraries.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Castaway Cay

30. John Watling's Distillery

• Location: Downtown Nassau, New Providence
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Distillery / Heritage Site
• About the Place: Located at the historic Buena Vista Estate built in 1789, John Watling's produces handcrafted Bahamian rum. Free tours show barrel aging processes, followed by rum tastings.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Delancey Street in downtown Nassau, a short walk from government house.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to John Watling's Distillery

31. Highbourne Cay & Iguanas

• Location: Exuma Cays
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Private Cay / Wildlife Attraction
• About the Place: Highbourne Cay serves as the gateway to the Exuma Cays. Nearby Allan's Cay is famous for beaches inhabited by wild, endangered Allen Cays iguanas that come to greet visiting boats.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible by charter boat or private yacht operating through northern Exuma.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Highbourne Cay

32. Moriah Harbour Cay National Park

• Location: Little Exuma
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Marine National Park / Sandbars
• About the Place: Spanning 13,000 acres between Great and Little Exuma, this park features pristine marine channels, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and shifting sandbars exposed at low tide.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible by kayak, paddleboard, or boat charter from Forbes Hill or Ferry Bridge.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Moriah Harbour Cay

33. Treasure Cay Beach

• Location: Abaco Islands
• Best Time to Visit: December to May
• Category: Coastal Beach / Resort Hub
• About the Place: Consistently ranked among the best beaches in the world, Treasure Cay Beach offers a crescent sand bay with clear turquoise water and a relaxed resort marina community.
• Travel Instructions: Fly to Marsh Harbour (MHH) and drive 30 minutes north along the Great Abaco Highway.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Treasure Cay Beach

34. Pirates of Nassau Museum

• Location: Downtown Nassau
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Museum / History
• About the Place: An interactive museum in central Nassau detailing the golden age of piracy in the 18th century, complete with a replica pirate ship, historical weapons, and interactive exhibits.
• Travel Instructions: Located on King Street in downtown Nassau, two blocks from Bay Street.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pirates of Nassau Museum

35. Andros Barrier Reef

• Location: Andros Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Coral Reef / World-Class Diving
• About the Place: Measuring 190 miles long, the Andros Barrier Reef is the third-largest living barrier reef in the world. It plunges down "The Tongue of the Ocean" drop-off, offering spectacular marine life diving.
• Travel Instructions: Boat charters and dive excursions depart from Fresh Creek or Nicholls Town on Andros.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Andros Barrier Reef

36. Garden of the Groves

• Location: Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
• Best Time to Visit: November to April
• Category: Botanical Gardens / Nature Park
• About the Place: A certified wildlife habitat featuring winding waterfalls, lush tropical trees, migratory birds, a labyrinth, and art galleries in a peaceful setting.
• Travel Instructions: Located at Midshipman Road and Peacock Place in Freeport; best reached by taxi or car rental.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Garden of the Groves

37. San Salvador Island & Landfall Monument

• Location: San Salvador
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Historic Island / Scuba Diving
• About the Place: San Salvador is believed to be the site of Christopher Columbus's first landfall in the Americas in 1492, marked by a cross monument on Long Bay Beach. The island is also world-famous for wall diving.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via domestic flights to Cockburn Town Airport (ZSA).
• Explore More: Read our full guide to San Salvador Island

38. Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

• Location: Bimini Chain
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Private Marine Reserve Island
• About the Place: MSC Cruises' eco-friendly private island reserve featuring eight white sand beaches, coral restoration nurseries, paddleboarding, and evening lighthouse light shows.
• Travel Instructions: Visited exclusively by passengers on MSC Cruises itineraries.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Ocean Cay

39. Preacher's Cave

• Location: North Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Historic Cave / Heritage Site
• About the Place: A large limestone cave where the Eleutheran Adventurers took shelter after shipwrecking in 1648, holding the first religious services and founding modern European settlement in The Bahamas.
• Travel Instructions: Located near Taylors Bay on the northern tip of Eleuthera, a 15-minute drive from North Eleuthera Airport.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Preacher's Cave

40. Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park

• Location: Abaco Islands
• Best Time to Visit: December to May
• Category: Protected Marine Park
• About the Place: A 2,100-acre reserve featuring coral reefs, undersea caves, and sandy cays home to sea turtles, stingrays, and vibrant marine life. Excellent for day sailing and snorkeling.
• Travel Instructions: Located eight miles south of Marsh Harbour; reached via charter boat.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pelican Cays Park

41. Parliament Square & Pink Government Buildings

• Location: Downtown Nassau
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Architecture / Civic Center
• About the Place: Constructed in 1815 by Loyalist settlers, these pink colonial buildings frame a statue of Queen Victoria and host the Bahamian House of Assembly and Supreme Court.
• Travel Instructions: Located at the intersection of Bay Street and Parliament Street in central Nassau.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Parliament Square

42. Rose Island

• Location: Off New Providence Coast
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Island Escape / Day Trip
• About the Place: Rose Island is an uninhabited narrow island just three miles east of Paradise Island, known for beach clubs, snorkeling reefs, and day trips from Nassau.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via a 25-minute speed boat charter or excursion catamarans from Nassau Harbour.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Rose Island

43. The Cloisters & Versailles Gardens

• Location: Paradise Island
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Architecture / Public Gardens
• About the Place: Featuring the reassembled stone ruins of a 14th-century French Augustinian monastery imported by Huntington Hartford, overlooking terraced gardens and Nassau Harbour.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Paradise Island Drive; a short walk from The Ocean Club resort.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Versailles Gardens

44. Tropic of Cancer Beach (Pelican Beach)

• Location: Little Exuma
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Beach / Geographic Landmark
• About the Place: This white sand beach is crossed by the meridian line marking the Tropic of Cancer. The pristine crescent bay offers clear shallow waters for swimming.
• Travel Instructions: Drive south across Ferry Bridge onto Little Exuma; follow signed dirt roads near Moore Hill.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Tropic of Cancer Beach

45. National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB)

• Location: Downtown Nassau
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Art Museum / Cultural Heritage
• About the Place: Housed inside the restored 1860s Villa Doyle, NAGB showcases historical and contemporary Bahamian visual art, paintings, sculpture, and mixed media.
• Travel Instructions: Located on West Hill Street in historic downtown Nassau; short uphill walk from Bay Street.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to NAGB Nassau

46. Man-O-War Cay

• Location: Abaco Islands
• Best Time to Visit: December to May
• Category: Historic Island / Boatbuilding Village
• About the Place: Man-O-War Cay is a quiet, conservative island settlement world-famous for traditional wooden boatbuilding craftsmanship, tidy streets, and coral beaches.
• Travel Instructions: Take a 15-minute passenger ferry from Marsh Harbour in Abaco.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Man-O-War Cay

47. Tarpum Bay

• Location: South Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Fishing Village / Local Life
• About the Place: Tarpum Bay is a coastal fishing village on Eleuthera featuring waterfront churches, colorful docks, and afternoon markets where fishermen sell fresh catches.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Queen's Highway in South Eleuthera, a 15-minute drive from Rock Sound Airport.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Tarpum Bay

48. Sapphire Blue Hole

• Location: North Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Category: Inland Blue Hole / Swimming Hole
• About the Place: Located near Preacher's Cave, Sapphire Blue Hole is a clear sapphire-blue natural swimming sinkhole where adventurous travelers jump off cliff ledges into fresh sea waters below.
• Travel Instructions: Located near Gene's Bay dock in North Eleuthera; accessible by rental car.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Sapphire Blue Hole

49. Governor's Harbour & Haynes Library

• Location: Central Eleuthera
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Historic Town / Heritage
• About the Place: Capital town of Eleuthera, featuring Victorian architecture, Cupid's Cay, and the historic 1897 pink-and-white Haynes Library along the harbor front.
• Travel Instructions: Served by Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), located in central Eleuthera.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Governor's Harbour

50. Junkanoo Beach

• Location: Downtown Nassau
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Urban Beach / Nightlife & Bars
• About the Place: Located steps from Nassau's cruise ship terminal, Junkanoo Beach offers a energetic atmosphere with beach shacks, music, volleyball, and views of harbor cruise ships.
• Travel Instructions: Located along West Bay Street in downtown Nassau, a 5-minute walk from the cruise docks.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Junkanoo Beach

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Turquoise Waters of the Exuma Cays