Explore Andros
Overview
From Small Hope Bay Beach that features relaxing sandy beaches framed by coconut tree hammocks, to Summer Set Beach, which earns its name from the millions of seashells that line its shores and bear a strong resemblance to the setting sun, the beaches of Andros Island are just some of the draws to the tropical island paradise. Snorkel the third largest barrier reef in the world, and visit the North and South Marine Park, which is responsible for preserving the beautiful and valuable reef ecosystems that encompasses nearly 65,000 acres along the island's western side.
Beaches of Andros
You will probably need to extend your vacation if you want to see all the best beaches on Andros Island because there are almost too many to number. From Small Hope Bay Beach that offers a lazy sandy beach framed by coconut tree hammocks to Summer Set Beach with millions of pristine sea shells that line the shore, the beaches of Andros deliver a once in a lifetime experience for relaxing vacation fun. The rocky boulders and mountains along the beaches offer a breathtaking silhouette of the sunset.
Romance
Covering nearly 6,000-square-km, the largest island in the entire Bahamas chain, you would be hard-put not to find the perfect spot to hold a romantic wedding ceremony. Be sure to check out the famous three miles of Kamalame Cay beach, which has been a favorite destination spot for couples looking to tie the knot.
Activities
Ecotourism
Its unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems make Andros Island a hotspot for ecotourism in the Bahamas. With the third largest barrier reef in the world, North and South Marine Park, tasked with preserving these beautiful and valuable reef ecosystems, encompasses nearly 65,000 acres of marine habitat. Hosting the nation's largest protected park system in the Bahamas, Andros Island's western shores are the breeding grounds and nursery for an array of aquatic and wildlife species. Blue Holes National Park is home to the world's largest collection of Blue Holes. These geographic formations, created over thousands of years with the erosion of the island's limestone bedrock, house a myriad of invertebrates and cavefish. From kayaking mangrove channels to exploring miles of underwater treasures, if ecotourism is your primary objective, then Andros needs to be on your list for consideration. Visitors will have countless ecotourism opportunities to choose from when exploring the wilds of Andros Island. Look up Small Hope Bay Lodge (www.smallhope.com), one of our favorite resting spots when staying on Andros, you won’t be disappointed!
Scuba Diving
Over 100 miles of barrier reefs stretch along Andros providing an infinite amount of opportunities to explore for both Scuba Divers and Free-divers alike. If you enjoy underwater photography, you’ll be presented with countless photos ops. Andros Island also draws those that fancy the hobby of spearfishing. The Bahamas restricts spearfishing to free-divers only with non-trigger spearfishing devices such as the pole-spear or Hawaiian sling. With abundant reefs in 8-15 feet water, Andros is the ideal spot to find such tasty species as hogfish, grouper and snapper. Also on your dive list…don’t miss out on the breath-taking 6,000-foot deep Tongue of the Ocean separating Andros and Nassau. We highly recommend Small Hope Bay Lodge, Andros, Bahamas (http://www.smallhope.com) for lodging, fishing and diving trips with. A family run lodge by the original founding family, Small Hope Bay Lodge has super friendly staff, the food is superb and the lodge has a great setup for families, weddings, fishing and/or diving trips. Be sure to check out Small Hope Bay’s “all-inclusive” vacation package options. Remember, always spearfish, snorkel or dive with a buddy!s
Airports
Andros Town, Fresh Creek MYAF
Congo Town, South Andros MYAK
Mangrove Cay MYAB
San Andros, Nicholls Town MYAN