At some point in life, everyone wants to go to the Bahamas. It is a world famous tourist destination and certainly not without good reason. We have prepared for you the TOP 11 attractions that you can visit in this paradise for travelers. The rest you will see for yourself when you decide to visit the Bahamas.
1. Atlantis Paradise Island ” alt=”TOP 11 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE BAHAMAS” />
This luxury resort recreates the legend of Atlantis and has plenty of amazing entertainment options. The hotel has a whole entertainment complex with a water park and an aquarium. CARTOON NETWORK™ OBSTACLE COURSE — 800 square meters of inflatable attractions inspired by your favorite Cartoon Network characters (next to the Dolphinarium). Huge casino in the spirit of the best casinos in Las Vegas. Several dozen pools, a lagoon for snorkeling and swimming with children. 21 restaurants and 19 bars throughout the complex. All in all, this is the perfect place for the whole family.
2. Nassau
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Nassau is the capital of the modern Bahamas, as well as a city with its own special charm. You can visit the beautiful Cable Beach, explore the colonial architecture, visit the many shops and enjoy the nightlife. We recommend that you visit the nearby Blue Lagoon Island and make friends with cute dolphins, as well as head to the Ardastra Gardens, where you will have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the flora of the Caribbean.
3. Harbor Island
Harbor Island — an elite holiday destination for the richest people in the world, many Hollywood stars have bought villas here. Its charm will take you to another era, but you will also find many opportunities for recreation and entertainment on this island. This is one of the best dive sites in the world. The unique “Pink Beach” is a rather rare phenomenon that glorified the Harbor all over the world. The island has wonderful shops and souvenir shops that amaze with their low prices.
4. Treasure Cay
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Treasure Cay maintains its reputation as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, so you should definitely see it. The beach is located in a prestigious resort where the popular Bahamian fishing tournament takes place.
5. Bimini
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Bimini Island — the fishing capital of the Bahamas, as well as the closest island to the United States. Deep sea fishing tournaments are held here from March to September. This is a good place for diving and snorkeling. Bimini is believed to have inspired famed writer Ernest Hemingway for his cult novel The Old Man and the Sea.
6. Exuma Game Reserve
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Exuma — the world's first semi-submerged reserve, home to large sea turtles and ring-tailed iguanas. Don't be surprised if suddenly a painfully familiar face flashes in the city or under the water: celebrities, in particular Nicolas Cage, David Copperfield, Johnny Depp and Eddie Murphy, are happy to buy up the small islands of Exuma.
7. Grand Bahama
In terms of entertainment and adventure, it has no equal in all of the Bahamas: in the main cities of Grand Bahama — West End & Freeport — any desires are fulfilled. Do you want to tickle your nerves by diving with sharks, or feast on your own caught barracuda — Dozens of excellent diving centers are at your service. Dreaming of shopping from designer boutiques at Very low prices – welcome to the International Bazaar. If you want to dance, drink and party from night to morning, the island has great clubs, bars, discos and casinos.
8. Andros Island
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The wildest and thus attractive island of the Bahamas is Andros. Andros, the largest massif in the Bahamas, has the third largest barrier reef in the world, as well as many freshwater blue holes and underwater caves. Andros also has the largest protected area in the Bahamas with five national parks. In addition to all the natural attractions, you can visit the Androsia Hand Made Batik factory, which sells colorful fabrics that convey the most daring Bahamian motifs.
9. Elbow Cay alt=”TOP 11 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE BAHAMAS” />
Elbow Cay is just a 20-minute boat ride from Marsh Harbor, where you'll find Hope Town, which has harbor access with great views of the tall lighthouse. And in one of its most beautiful buildings there is a historical museum, which contains priceless manuscripts and photographs telling about the history of the city, as well as an extensive collection of Chinese porcelain, which was salvaged from numerous sunken ships.
10. Green Turtle Cay
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Green Turtle Cay (Green Turtle Reef) – the island is characterized by a broken coastline with picturesque bays and wonderful beaches. In the distant past, many sea turtles lived on the island. Unfortunately, most of them were exterminated during a ruthless hunt. At present, a harmonious atmosphere has reigned on the island. Most of the locals are descendants of British loyalists who arrived in the archipelago at the end of the 18th century. It is also home to one of the most distinctive British settlements, New Plymouth, which features unique English-style buildings with neat, pointed roofs and colorful façades.
11. Long Island alt=”TOP 11 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE BAHAMAS” />
The main feature of the narrow and long island of Long Island lies in its intriguing contrast of two coasts: one of the coasts of the island has a rocky relief with caves that unexpectedly drop into the sea, and the second is wide sandy beaches. In the interior of the island, gently sloping hills are hidden and adjacent to the plains. And also you finally — you will see the Blue Hole “Dina” – one of the oldest and deepest underwater attractions of the planet, the depth of which reaches about 200 meters. It is believed that the Blue Funnel was formed naturally, under the influence of rain. This happened before the Ice Age about fifteen thousand years ago. After a catastrophic cold era, the cave was flooded due to rising sea levels. Despite the conclusions of scientists, locals prefer to believe the legend, which says that the devil himself made a giant funnel, which still lives at the bottom of the cave, dragging in those who dare to go too deep.