Exploring the Bahamas

Updated On: November 08, 2023 by   Ahmed Samir

The independent Commonwealth Islands or the Bahamas is a country consisting of 700 islands, only 30 islands are inhabited, 2400 islets and 2378 rocky islands spread in the Caribbean. The capital of the Bahamas is the city of Nassau, the area of the country is about 12878 square km, and it is bordered by several countries including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, the Caicos Islands, and Turks.

The Bahamas was a British colony and gained independence in 1973, after that it relied on tourism as a main source of income. Its location is distinct in the Caribbean, and many tourists come to it every year to enjoy the beauty of its beaches and the scenic nature.

As we said, the Bahamas contains many islands, but some of them are known to people, and the most important of them are:

• New Providence Island: This Island includes several old pink-colored buildings like the residence of the ruler. 
• Andros Island: it is the largest island in the Bahamas and consists of 3 adjacent islands, and the most important characteristic of it is the mangroves trees and the wonderful coral reefs.
• Grad Bahamas: It is one of the most important islands as well, as it includes many shops, Lucian National park, and golf courses.
• Cat Island: This Island is the most beautiful island in the Bahamas, where it is characterized by calm and small wooden houses, various plants, and also some well-known landmarks such as the summit of Mount Alvarina.
• Bimini Island: It is known to be one of the most famous places for fishing, it contains many wonderful villages that are distinguished by their architecture, as well as museums full of antiquities.

Weather in the Bahamas

The Bahamas has a tropical climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 21 degrees in the winter to 27 degrees in the summer. As with most climates in this region, summer is the wettest month.

Things to do in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is famous for its clear waters and beautiful beaches, which attract many tourists and also many museums and art galleries. Also the coral reefs and the vast green spaces, everything in the Bahamas is available for tourists, whether it is for entertainment or relaxation, and you can do a lot of activities such as boating, diving, fishing, snorkeling with the dolphins, and exploring the marine parks, and seeing all the beautiful creatures in the sea.

There are also many forts in the Bahamas built in the past, such as Fort Fincastle, which was built to protect the island and it is the place where most rich and famous people spend most of their time. And now we will get to know more about the Bahamas, things that you can do there and places you can go to, and activities that can be done there. So pack your bag because we are going to start our journey to the Bahamas right away, enjoy!

Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas

Nassau is one of the most famous places to visit in the Bahamas, besides being the capital city, it includes many top attractions that you can visit and enjoy doing many activities. You can stay in one of the city’s resorts, which contain swimming pools, a spa, a casino and also practice diving too.

Also, you can go to Cable Beach, which is a perfect place for swimming, and relaxing on its white sands. There are many shops, museums, restaurants, and many beautiful buildings in the downtown area and a street called Bay Street. You can do a day trip to Blue Lagoon Island, where you can see the dolphins and the Ardastra Gardens and zoo which is the perfect place for families where you can see endangered species living in four acres of gardens.

Atlantis Paradise Island

Paradise Island is one of the best tourist destinations in the Bahamas, it includes the giant resort Atlantis, one of the most famous tourist resorts in the Bahamas. Inside the resort, you will be able to enter the well-known Aqua venture on an area of 141 acres, and spending a beautiful day in it is one of the most popular things to do there.

Also, you can enjoy swimming in the 20 swimming areas included inside the resort and you can relax and enjoy the cruise along the Lazy River Ride. There are many shops, restaurants, and other entertainment things to do in Atlantis and there is nothing more beautiful than the beaches with their white sand, and practicing water sports such as parasailing, diving, and snorkeling to enjoy the coral reefs.

Elbow Cay

Elbow Cay is a charming fishing village that was built in a New-England style, you will see the colorful cottages that are lined on the main streets of Hope Town, which is considered the island’s principal settlement. The town is also famous for its beautiful lighthouse. The nice thing about the town is that the center is forbidden for vehicles. 

The town is considered a developed community, where you will see the lovely palm-lined beaches near Marsh Harbor. You will enjoy visiting the Wyannie Malone Historical Museums which display many artifacts, and also the Tilloo Cay Reserve, which is a bird habitat on 11 acres.

Gregory Town

Gregory Town is another famous attraction in the Bahamas, although it is a small village on the island of Eleuthera, it is considered one of the most popular places in the country. What distinguishes the small town is its Bahamian traditions, which can be identified when visiting the town and it includes attending festivals such as the annual pineapple festival that takes place on the Bahamian Labor Day.

You can also enjoy several other things there such as exploring the famous Glass Window Bridge, the Preacher’s Cave, and enjoying water sports such as windsurfing, as the town attracts many surfers around the world.

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park include one of the most beautiful seascapes in the Bahamas, it is located in the eastern part of the country and it is considered a protected area. The place is distinguished by its crystal water and white sand, which makes it popular for divers to see the abundant marine life and you can enjoy 30 meters of visibility.

The Exuma Cays is home to many movie stars such as Johnny Depp and David Copperfield. Also, there is the Great Exuma, which is considered the largest of the Exumas, Little Exuma, and Staniel Cay.

Harbour Island

Harbour Island is located northeast of Eleuthera Island, it is known by locals as Briland and it is also considered as one of the oldest settlements in the Bahamas. In the 18th century, English Loyalists settled on this island, where you can see if you visit the island the lovely cottages that show a bygone era in Dunmore Town.

Besides the history of the island and its cottage is the pink-sand beaches which are well-known as one of the famous beaches in the Caribbean, and full of resorts and also there you can do many activities like snorkeling, diving, fishing and much more. 

Green Turtle Cay

The Green Turtle Cay is located in the Abacus Islands specifically in the east of Great Abacus, it is a 5 km long island and it is the perfect place for relaxation and takes you back to the old Bahamas. It is a great place for doing many activities such as diving, snorkeling, and swimming, and that is due to the beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters.

There you can visit the village of New Plymouth, which is a small village with pastel cottages surrounded by fences, spread in it some shops and museums and the beautiful thing there is that the golf carts are the main transportation in it.

Long Island

Long Island is one of the most magnificent islands in the Bahamas, it is located in the southern part of the archipelago and it is a really beautiful place to see nature with few people. The island contains a mixture of many things like sandy beaches on the west and rocky cliffs on the east.

Long Island is about 130 km long, 7 km wide and that makes it a good place for fishing and diving. The island also includes the Dean’s Blue Hole which is well-known as the deepest saltwater blue hole in the world.

Diving and Fishing on Andros Island

As we know that the Bahamas is one of the most famous places in the world for diving and fishing, Andros Island is one of these places and it is the third-largest barrier reef in the world. If you love diving, then go under the water and see the beauty of the underwater wonderland with its wonderful blue holes and caves.

Andros Island is famous for its large protected areas, it includes about 5 national parks, and it is full of many birds, mangroves, and forests. Also, the island is called the bonefishing capital of the world, and the large space of wetlands on the island created channels that are the main areas for fishing.

Blue Lagoon Island

Another attraction to be visited is the Bahamas, where you can visit the beautiful beaches, and see the dolphins, sea lions and other things too. The island is located just 5 km by boat away from the capital city Nassau, it is known as Salt Cay and it is a popular place to visit by cruise. It is also a lovely place for families, where kids will love swimming in the beautiful sea, kayaking, and playing in the water park.