Eleuthera Bahamas - Rent a cottage on a magnificent island
Eleuthera at a Glance
Location: 200 miles southeast of Miami and 60 miles east of Nassau
Island Info: A 110 mile long 2 mile wide arc covering less than 300 square miles
Population: 10,500
Tourist Info: Eleuthera Tourist Office (242)332-2142; Harbour Island (242)333-2621
Known for: Pink sand beaches and snorkeling
Eleuthera’s Townships
Eleuthera is a beautiful 110 mile long island with rolling hills and magnificent beaches. Dotted with an array of quaint settlements this island’s economic base varies as do the townships themselves. Here is a listing of the Townships of Eleuthera each with it's own style.
  • Spanish Wells centers around the fishing industry for which it is famous.
  • Harbour Island or “Briland” is a three mile long island with beautiful pink sand and a very large tourist industry
  • The Current, The Bluff & The Bogues in north are farming and fishing townships.
  • Gregorytown, nestled on a hillside is home of the popular Pineapple Festival.
  • Hatchet Bay is nestled away from the main highway with a tranquil harbour and marina.
  • James Cistern sits on a hillside, along the water’s edge.
  • Governor’s Harbour-a quaint, colonial style settlement was home to the first visitors to Eleuthera and today houses the offices of the ocal Government.
  • Palmetto Point is home of the famous Twin City Arena.
  • Savannah Sound is a peaceful settlement near the exclusive Windermere Island.
  • Tarpum Bay is a quiet seaside town with beautiful pastel homes and bright red Poinciana trees.
  • Rock Sound is a busy settlement with farms and businesses.
  • Green Castle, Weyness Bight, Deep Creek, John Millars, Waterford & Bannerman Town are basically farming townships. Here you will discover the quiet allure of island life and experience the peaceful beauty of the Lighthouse Beach.

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