Explore Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Overview
A myriad of activities awaits the visitor to Eleuthera Island's miles of beautiful pink-hued beaches that are a marvel to visitors to the island. Take a tour of the Medicinal Plant Trail inside the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve to discover the traditional uses made of native trees and plant life in the treatment of ailments and the making of local favorite, "bush tea." An array of five-star resorts is available to meet every expectation you might have, and they are standing by to help you plan your day's excursions. Choose from an afternoon of conch diving, or gear up for a full day of deep-sea fishing in the clear waters surrounding Eleuthera Island.
Beaches of Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Lined with pink sand, Eleuthera, approximately 50 miles east of Nassau, is home to several breathtaking beaches. Surfer’s Beach to the north is a popular wave-riding destination attracting surfers from both near and far who come to enjoy the waves. Another popular beach is Lighthouse Beach located to the south of the Island. Lighthouse Beach is home to miles of wide rolling pink sand beaches and an old lighthouse offering a spectacular spot to enjoy the ocean. Additional beaches that draw visitors are Preacher’s Beach, Cape Eleuthera Resort Beach and French Leave beaches.
Romance
If your wedding color theme is pink, you need to move your celebration to the magical pink beaches of Harbour Island. Even if pink is not your theme Eleuthera Islands have several other beaches including Lighthouse Beach, Surfer's Beach, Winding Bay Beach, and French Leave Beach that would be just as magical.
Activities
Ecotourism
Nature lovers will have a lot on their plate with a visit to Eleuthera Island and Harbour Island known throughout the island chain for its unrivaled natural beauty, pink sand beaches and restaurants, shops, friendly locals and host of activities to explore. From an incredible collection of natural wonders ranging from interesting rock formations, exciting caves to explore, the Glass Window Bridge where the Atlantic and Caribbean show their colors, blue holes with such famous names as the Boiling Hole and Ocean Hole, and the Queen's Baths with breathtaking views. Take a tour of the Medicinal Plant Trail inside the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve to discover the traditional uses made of native trees and plant life in the treatment of ailments and the making of local favorite, "bush tea." Visitors to travel to South Eleuthera will enjoy fantastic birding, pristine beaches and renown dive sites. Don’t miss out on the world's smallest bird, the Bee Hummingbird. For those in high school, be sure to check out the international Island School for an amazing opportunity to spend a semester abroad learning more about the Bahamas and the study of marine life.
Scuba Diving
Offering fast and fun drift dives with unparalleled visibility, Eleuthera has many exciting opportunities for scuba divers and free-divers alike. The southern tip of Eleuthera offers extraordinary coral reef heads teeming with colorful fish and underwater sea life of every size and color. Some of the most beautiful Elkhorn coral in the world awaits you in Eleuthera. Or maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of a colorful sea snake, who knows! Governor’s Harbour offers many great home rental opportunities. We recommend Eleuthera Vacation Rentals (www.eleutheravacationrentals.net) to coordinate renting one of the many beautiful homes they manage for both short-term and long-term leases. Tell them your interests and they'll place you in the home that best fits you! If staying on the southernmost tip of Eleuthera, check out Cape Eleuthera which has a harbour and is conveniently located adjacent to many great dive sites.s
Airports
Cape Eleuthera MYEC
Governor’s Harbour MYEM
North Eleuthera MYEH
Rock Sound MYER