Explore Abacos
Overview
The Abacos islands, perched on the outer edge of the Bahamas chain, affords a wealth of fun things to do ranging from day sails around the islands to exploring the Marsh Harbour in tow with a Lucayan nature tour to enjoying a vibrant nightlife sipping tropical drinks while gulping down the best conch fritters that the islands have to offer. For bird enthusiasts, of particular interest to visitors to the South Abaco, near Hole-In-The Wall, is the nesting habits of the Abaco parrot, which is the only known species of bird in the Caribbean that nests in the ground.
Beaches of Abacos
Perched on the outer edge of the Bahamas, the Abaco Islands have several spectacular beaches covered in sugar, white sand. Some of the most notable beaches include Treasure Cay Beach, Tahiti Beach, Sandy Point Beach, Gilliam Bay Beach and Ocean Beach but there are many more, each offering unique experiences. Treasure Cay Beach was voted one of the top 10 beaches of the Bahamas. Ocean Beach offers all the beachfront tourist experiences one could expect including beach bars, live music and great food. Sandy Point Beach is known for its plentiful supply of collectible seashells. The Abacos Islands offer just about every variety of beach scene you can imagine.
Romance
Separate from the quaint colonial towns, incredible fishing, and outstanding diving opportunities that make the Abacos Islands so inviting to visit, miles of stellar beaches, quiet coves, and turquoise green waters makes staging a romantic Bahamas wedding something that you will remember for the rest of your live.
Activities
Ecotourism
The Abaco Islands are a nexus point for ornithologists and bird lovers alike owing to the fact that it is a bird-watching paradise. Of particular interest to visitors to the South Abaco, near the Hole-In-The-Wall, is one of the larger nesting habits of the Abaco Parrot. The Abaco Parrot is the only known species of bird in the Caribbean that nests in the ground. In addition to adding the Abaco Parrot to your observation list, you will have an opportunity to spot the Olive-capped Warbler, Red-legged Thrush and the Yellow-throated Warbler, Woodstar Hummingbird and White-cheeked and Silver Pintail Ducks and many other species that call the Bahamas home during the winter months. Horse lovers will want to be sure to slate time for a visit to the Abaco Barb, a critically endangered strain of the Abaco Barb horse breed (Spanish Colonial Horse) to discover their latest efforts to bring these noble animals from the brink of extinction.
Scuba Diving
The Abaco Islands offer crystal clear water, reefs with beautiful coral heads and exciting underwater life to see including fish of all shapes, colors and sizes, stingrays, sharks and sea turtles. Enjoy wall dives and cave dives that you can’t experience anywhere else in the world. For a first-class lodging, dining and dive experience, check out the Green Turtle Club where you can book a trip of a lifetime.
Airports
Castaway Cay MYAG
Marsh Harbour MYAM
Mores Island MYAO
Sandy Point MYAS
Scotland Cay MYXI
Spanish Cay MYAX
Treasure Cay MYAT
Walker Cay MYAW