Joanna James
Whether you’re on a romantic getaway, indulgent workcation, or vacationing with your hyper-active tribe, the Bahamas has a postcard-perfect beach for every calibre of traveller. Here are some unforgettable seaside gems in this Caribbean archipelago.
From pastel-toned Victorian homes, immersive cultural-rich museums, panoramic art galleries, and boho-chic craft markets to bon vivant eateries serving conch fritters, fried plantains, and fried lobster, Nassau is an exhilarating portal into vibrant realms. However, it’s also a beachcomber’s paradise, Cable Beach stealing the show with its tropical-sorbet sunsets, vibey beach culture, and exhilarating variety of water sports. Whether you’re excited about racing jet skis through glassy swells, kayaking or canoeing across the iridescent blue strip, or snorkelling with sea turtles, stingrays, and colourful reef fish, there’s plenty to satiate your inner thrill-seeker. For a Nassau beach that is considerably less action-packed but feels like stepping into a flawless postcard, Love Beach is the perfect family-friendly hideaway, with its shallow rock pools, cosy hammocks, and a mini playground.
Harbour Island is known for many allurements, from riding beautiful horses into the crystal-blue waters and flying into the sunset on a sand bar swing to roaming through gorgeous colonial-era streets lined with storybook cottages, picturesque shops, and adorable cafés. However, Pink Sands Beach is most iconic for its blush-tinted shoreline, grains of crushed seashells, corals, and calcium carbonate mixed with its white sand, striking a breathtaking contrast with the glassy azure ocean. If you’re hunting for reputed airlines flying to Bahamas, look no further than the likes of InterCaribbean Airways for optimal safety and efficiency.
If you fancy a bit of old-world history with a backdrop of alabaster sands and jewel-toned waves, fine dining at a restaurant where a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed, or embarking on a bone fishing expedition, Exuma brims with off-the-beaten-path Bahamian experiences. While its jaw-dropping cays with their sweeping land-sea architecture and wildlife-rich adventures are a touristy highlight, the serene enchantment of Exuma’s Tropic of Cancer crescent is hard to resist, whether you’re drawn to its sparkling blue-green water, toe-sinking soft sands, or almost guaranteed privacy.
If you welcome the change from traditional ivory-and-turquoise Bahamian hues to syrupy golden sands and aquamarine seascapes, this pretty little beach is unique in more ways than one! Wander through the velvety mangrove trails of Lucayan National Park after visiting its iconic underwater caves, and you’re likely to stumble upon this secluded cove with its deliciously shallow water, mischievous racoons, and graceful coconut palms. Shopping at the vibrant waterside Port Lucaya Marketplace is also a must if you’re in Grand Bahama, with over forty Insta-worthy shops to rummage through for unique artisan finds.
If you’re up for diving into the world’s second-deepest sinkhole or are simply looking forward to a pinch-me-I’m-dreaming moment as you gaze across inky blue staining the prismatic aqua waters, head to Long Island for this surreal sight. A great way to get your adrenaline fix is to climb the rugged cliffs that clasp the bay and leap into the multi-hued sea, swimming safely across the 35-metre blue hole that plunges 202 metres beneath the surface.
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