Bahamas Eleuthera Island Information

One of the largest island in Bahamas, at 110 miles long and two miles wide, the Eleuthera island is bean shaped island. The Eleuthera island is famous for pink and white sand beaches. The island came in existence when water receded in Caribbean region. With its close proximity with Spanish Wells and Harbour Island , the Eleuthera island attracts travelers to island for many attractions. The Eleuthera island is famous for caves, nooks and crannies which can be explored in island.

The things do in Eleuthera island are endless. One can just relax on beach and tan his or her body. The activities you can do are many, such as walking on beach, surfing in Eleuthera water, The island hosts some of best dive spots, snorkeling, sailing, fishing etc. Just find the spot and start your day with endless opportunities of panoramic view of beautiful beeches, plantation or cololonial town located on island. The best surfer beaches are on north side of island. Some of the best known restaurants are as follows:

• Bucaneer's Club in Governor's Harbour
• Pina Cafe in Governor's Harbour
• Sunset Inn in Governor's Harbour
• Cambridge Villas in Gregory Town
• Cove Eleuthera in Gregory Town
• These are just few places , check each town's list what they have in offer.

Practically many island in Bahamas will have organized dive boats trips to great dive sites. The Eleuthera Island also host such dive trips. The tour guides organize dive trips originating from Harbour Island to the dive sites in north. Many expert divers are available for training for first timers, check with your hotel or lodge for more information.

You can also book dive trips once you are on island. The charges for dive trips can be anything from $65 to $100. The Harbour island also has boat on rentals, if you are expert you can take your own boat and explore the island coast line. Check reef on south side of island, the reef is populated with crabs, hogfish, crawfish and other sea creatures.

At one time Cotton Bay Club in Rock Sound in Eleuthera island was well known golf spot. Many championships used to be held at this ground. IF you are die hard fan of golf and want to play few hours of golf under beautiful condition. The golf fees is little expensive considering the conditions of ground after hurricanes have left damaging impression. This spot is for those fans who love golf and want to enjoy ocean view while playing golf.

The Eleuthera island in Bahamas is accessible by airplane, the island has following three airports.

• North Eleuthera Airport (ELH)
• Governors Harbour (GHB)
• Rock Sound Airport (RS)
• The international flights first go to Nassau(Bahamas), then internal flights go to Eleuthera island.