Seven Palms
Seaside Luxury Estate Eleuthera, Bahamas
Eleuthera,
the
longest island in The Bahamas, is generally called the Island of
Freedom. The name "Eleuthera" is
derived from the feminine form of the Greek word ελε?θερος
(eleutheros) meaning "free". Eleuthera
is an island
of contrasts.
It
is just over one mile wide at most places but is 110 miles long with
magnificent pink-white beaches, sheltered coves,
breathtaking bluffs
and cliffs and fine harbours. The cliffs are in the north where the
deep blue colour of the
Atlantic Ocean can be seen on one side and the
calmer turquoise Caribbean Sea on the other. The centre of the
island is the hilly farming area, famous for pineapples and tomatoes.
In the south the island is green and flatter with quaint
villages.
ELH
has the most flights arriving and departing. ELH is a short taxi
ride and water taxi ride to Harbour
Island.
Most car rental places on the island will gladly pick you up at ELH and
drive to another town on the island. ELH is 15 to 20 minutes north of
Gregory Town.GBH is the centrally-located island, located just south of
the
town of James Cistern and a 10 to 15 minute drive to Governor's
Harbour, the largest town on Eleuthera.GBH is the centrally-located
island, located just south of the town
of James Cistern and a 10 to 15 minute drive to Governor's Harbour, the
largest town on Eleuthera. Click here for a map of Eleuthera
Delta has service from Atlanta
- Continental flies into ELH
from Ft. Lauderdale (FLL).
Twin Air flies from Ft. Lauderdale into all 3 airports on Eleuthera.
You can fly from Nassau to Eleuthera on Southern Air or Bahamas Air;
the flight is less than 30 minutes. Another option is the Bohengy, the
Bahamian Fast Ferry.
The Fast Ferry docks in multiple locations on Eleuthera: Governors
Harbour, Harbour Island, and Spanish Wells. To get to Eleuthera from
Harbour Island or Spanish Wells, you take a water taxi and then a cab
ride to reach your destination in Eleuthera.
Eleuthera
has no public transport system. There are taxis and car
rentals. It's generally best to rent a car to explore Eleuthera. It's
not ideal for bicycling along the highway. Hitchhiking is popular and
locals are generally helpful and friendly.
things to see..........
People often sought out the healing powers of Ocean Hole, rumored to be a bottomless, natural limestone wonder on the south edge of Rock Sound in Eleuthera. Filled with tropical fish and turtles who greet visitors, the brackish water is said to have medicinal purposes. Partake at your own risk.
Preacher's
Cave, on the North end of the island, has both a natural
and historical appeal. It was in this large, blue-shadowed cave that
the Eleutheran Adventurers sought shelter after shipwrecking nearby.
They had fled Bermuda in search of religious freedom, and it was in
this cave that they held their first services in what would become
their permanent home.
Fishing
Airlines
capecodoutdoors.com www.continental.com
eleutherabonefish.com www.bahamasair.com
fisheleuthera.com www.twinair.com
morgansbonefishharbour.com www.lynxair.com
Nature
Other
Links
bahamalouie.com
bahamasdiving.com
Bahamas Reef Association Eleuthera-map.com
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