This is low season in eleuthera and harbour island. The downsizing of a major touristic landmark, the windermere club, has, at least for now, halted the flow of famous visitors, who once included everybody from princess diana to a parade of ceos. The elusive bens bay beach on eleuthera in the bahamas is a secret oasis. French leave beach the official site of the bahamas.
It is in walking distance from rainbow beach, hidden beach and come n go. The ultimate guide to all of eleuthera, bahamas 5 beaches. Eleuthera regions in brief in eleuthera rock soundcape eleuthera. The 10 best eleuthera beach hotels of 2020 with prices. Book the perfect vacation rental find the top 290 eleuthera vacation rentals, house rentals and villas. Famous for its pineapple plantations, a trip through the fields and a snack on the local produce become almost unavoidable daily treats during holidays on eleuthera. Jul 21, 2018 the cottage was built in 2015, and has a great view of turquoise waters of rainbow bay from the verandah. See more ideas about eleuthera bahamas, bahamas island and island. The hotel is custombuilt for people who weigh over 20 stones a fivemile private beach,read more bamsi erects greenhouse in hatchet bay, eleuthera eleuthera, bahamas, may 11th, 2017. You can base yourself here and commute easily to the beaches at paradise island or cable beach. The bahamas agriculture and marine science institute bamsi through its read more. The official eleuthera beach book and eleuthera beach map contain maps of all the roads and beaches, photos of eleuthera beaches, eleuthera beach and road ratings, gps coordinates and detailed driving directions.
The beaches of eleuthera eleutheras unspoiled and exotic beaches are among the bahamas best kept secrets. Trade winds house oceanview, private pool, short walk to. Some who have never been to eleuthera, or to the bahamas, may wonder why they need such a guide. Fred met my father and stepmother on the potlatch club beach forty years ago, and i feel like ive known him that long too. I highly recommend staying at kathys place if your traveling to north eleuthera. An amazing onebedroom beach cottage with an outdoor shower, it was right on the beach with a deck facing the ocean. We have visited eleuthera twice, and have fallen in love with the island and its people. The elusive beaches of eleuthera by geoff and vicky wells, ebook. The 10 best eleuthera hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. The cottage was built in 2015, and has a great view of turquoise waters of rainbow bay from the verandah. Besides the sometimes stormy weather and the number of fish present, diving in the eleuthera and harbour island changes little from month to. The 10 best eleuthera holiday rentals, cottages, villas with. The island comes alive with music and festivals in winter, with the famous junkanoo festivities taking place in december. The beach book is a fantastic guide to eleuthera s fabulous beaches, but also a great general guide to the island.
Book your perfect vacation rental in gregory town, caribbean on flipkey today. New beachfront house on famous french leave beach wnew. Eleuthera offbeach snorkeling fodors travel talk forums. One way to fix winter is to hit the beach for vacationideally a beach. It contains gps coordinates to all of the beaches and their corresponding access roads, beach and road ratings, and detailed information about landmarks to help you safely navigate to each beach. Eleuthera is a picturesque island in the bahamas that requires your attention, stat. Eleuthera and harbour island vacations vacation packages. Is there anywhere on eleuthera where i can buy the beach book. Step off the deck onto the amazing beach and walk into the beautiful atlantic ocean. The island offers several other blushing beaches too, most notably french leave beach, lighthouse beach, surfers beach, and winding bay beach. Rock sound, in south eleuthera, is a small, shady village, the islands main town and once its most exclusive enclave. Everyones list of the worlds top 10 beaches includes harbour islands famed pink sand beach.
Flights to north eleuthera get uniteds best fares today. Definitely rent the all terrain vehicle with the property. The 10 best eleuthera holiday rentals, cottages, villas. Stay at this rainbow bay cottage and youll be within 2 miles 3 km of rainbow bay beach and 6 miles 10 km of james cistern dock. Although the beaches are more crowded, the best time to visit the bahamas is during high season, which runs from middecember to midapril. French leave beach, aka club med beach, is located on banks road in governors harbour. Pinpoint your eleuthera and harbour island family hotel now, and start marking off the days until your vacation officially begins.
Wifi is free, and this resort also features 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. The beach book is a fantastic guide to eleutheras fabulous beaches, but also a great general guide to the island. The ultimate guide to all 5 eleuthera, bahamas beaches. You can glimpse water from every window of the cottage. Vacation accomodations at sky beach club bahamas resort. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a dvd player. The cottage is located in a private and quiet area. Book the perfect trip with holiday rentals in eleuthera starting from.
Eleuthera bahamas travel guide what to do in eleuthera. In the heyday of pan american airlines and its founder, juan trippe, cotton bay club was the chicest enclave in the bahamas. Its name is derived from the old club med resort that was destroyed by hurricane floyd in 1999. The book is complete with maps, detailed directions, stunning photos, and important tidbits of information that can only be obtained by someone who has been there, seen that, and told all. Luxury bungalow steps from beach with club privileges, pool, restaurant.
The beach book, eleuthera, bahamas edition by bret sigillo. The eleutheran magazine 2019 winter harbour island, eleuthera. Todays and tonights weather forecast, weather conditions and doppler radar from the weather channel and. Get information on eleuthera and harbour island hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. New beachfront house on famous french leave beach wnew pool. The beach house is located directly on french leave beach, a milelong crescent of pink sand that has been ranked top 20 in the world. Gunnar ek and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Some travelers even prefer nassau because its the seat of. After hurricane dorian, one bahama island is ready for the winter rush. Eleuthera beach book eleuthera beach map eleuthera. If you enjoy getting the best deals and diving at uncrowded dive sites, book your trip from june to october. Luxury bungalow steps from beach with club privileges. Mar 27, 2020 prime location 2 miles south of governors harbour on prestigious banks road.
In your opinion, what are the best offbeach snorkeling spots on eleuthera, both in terms of day trips to explore by car or villasresorts. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Besides the sometimes stormy weather and the number of fish present, diving in the eleuthera and harbour island changes little from month to month. In your opinion, what are the best off beach snorkeling spots on eleuthera, both in terms of day trips to explore by car or villasresorts. And the house has the eleuthera edition of the beach book which tells you the locations of the 5 beaches in eleuthera. Caribbean islands eleuthera off beach snorkeling hi. While harbour island has become well known for its pink sandy beaches, few know that the pink sand also spreads along the coast of eleuthera, blessing it with several blushing beaches, most notably surfer beach to the north and lighthouse beach at the southern tip of the island.
If you thought the bahamas in winter is all about beautiful beaches, you surely havent checked out the lucayan. Nearly two months after hurricane dorian battered the bahamas, tip, who runs the humane society of. It is a beautifulpink sand beach that stretches out over a mile, perfect for beach combing, snorkeling, and swimming. Rock soundcape eleuthera rock sound, in south eleuthera, is a small, shady village, the islands main town and once its most exclusive enclave. Cotton bay club was where the whos who of america went barefoot in the sand. Eleuthera is our rock, and that grey coral creates a strong, beautiful bond. The tropical landscape of towering coconut palms are interlaced with inviting hammocks, and a pristinely manicured lawn leads the way to the private stretch of pink sandy beach on the calm western side of eleuthera. Queens hwy governors harbour, eleuthera xxxxx bahamas geo. What makes it even better is a visit to eleuthera island for a. Luxurious, dreamy, soothing and unspoiled are all terms that describe the internationally acclaimed the cove eleuthera.
The beach book, eleuthera, bahamas, ringwood, new jersey. Caribbean islands eleuthera offbeach snorkeling hi. The long, thin island of eleuthera has plenty of coast, built up in places and left wild and rural in others. The design touches just add to making this the perfect place for some rest and relaxation or to base your beach explorations. Eleuthera and harbour island travel guide expert picks. Its always a fun time in eleuthera and harbour island, and your family wont want to leave. Book your perfect vacation rental in eleuthera, caribbean on flipkey today. Banks road governors harbour, eleuthera xxxxx bahamas geo. The downsizing of a major touristic landmark, the windermere club, has, at least for now, halted the flow of famous visitors, who once included. Luxury bungalow steps from beach with club privileges, pool.
But without a guide, it would be nearly impossible to find many of the treasures of the island. Wesley methodist church and james point beach are also within 6 miles 10 km. Sep 16, 2018 the phenomenal eleuthera island, one of the most spectacular out islands in the bahamas, known for its serenity and miles upon miles of secluded beachfront. The vibrant parades encourage dancing and music in the streets. Prime location 2 miles south of governors harbour on prestigious banks road. We were able to get to many beautiful beaches that most arent able to see because of inability to access. We could have fun anywhere, but his love for eleuthera equals my love for the island and together we create something stronger. Just arrived and realized i forgot the copy i purchased last year back home. Eleuthera and harbour island travel guide expert picks for. Best time to travel to north eleuthera visit north eleuthera in winter for the mildest weather of the year.
Few know that pink sand also spreads over 35 miles on the atlantic ocean and caribbean sea sides of mainland eleuthera, which by itself has 100 beaches. Many vacation home owners and winter residents in eleuthera attest to. The 10 best eleuthera beaches with photos tripadvisor. Tip burrows dropped a lowgrade expletive when she saw the beach by banana bay restaurant, on the. The only map to all of eleuthera, bahamas 5 beaches is a handy 18 x 24 in size.