A rider on horseback crosses a pale pink-sand beach beside turquoise water.

Eleuthera & Harbour Island

Pink sand beaches, Glass Window Bridge, and unhurried island living.

Make it your kind of trip

Eleuthera is approximately 110 miles long and two miles wide, with a population of approximately 9,104.

Harbour Island has earned the nickname 'Nantucket of the Caribbean' for its colonial charm and seclusion.

Harbour Island is three miles long and half a mile wide, with a population of approximately 1,843, centered in Dunmore Town.

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Overview

Best for: Couples, Honeymooners, Surfers, Slow travelers
The feel: Romantic, Boutique, Surfing, Quiet, Chic

Highlights from the catalog

Pink Sands Beach
Glass Window Bridge
Spanish Wells
Pineapple Fields
Dunmore Town
Surfer's Beach
Queen's Highway

Best time to visit: Sea water temperature around Eleuthera and Harbour Island ranges from 73°F in February to 82°F in August.

Island highlights

Glass Window Bridge: Atlantic Meets Caribbean in 30 Feet
The Glass Window Bridge on Eleuthera offers a panoramic view where the deep blue Atlantic Ocean meets the calm turquoise Bight of Eleuthera, separated by a strip of rock about 30 feet wide.
British Loyalist Influence on Eleuthera & Harbour Island Architecture
Much of the architecture and way of life on Eleuthera and Harbour Island was influenced by British Loyalists who settled there in the 1700s, a style later adopted by other Bahamian islands.
Colourful Clapboard Houses in Dunmore Town and Spanish Wells
The streets of Harbour Island and Spanish Wells are lined with colourful clapboard houses reflecting colonial heritage and New England–style architecture, painted in bright pastels.
Spanish Wells: Active Lobster Docks and New England Fishing Village Feel
Spanish Wells resembles a New England fishing village, with active lobster docks and ferry access from mainland Eleuthera.
Cays and Sandbars Encircle the Islands, Making Boat Exploration Essential
Eleuthera and Harbour Island are encircled by cays and sandbars, making boat exploration essential for full discovery of the area.
Island Hopping and Sunset Horseback Rides Available Year-Round
Island hopping, diving, beach relaxation, and sunset horseback rides are enjoyed by visitors to Eleuthera and Harbour Island year-round.

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Things to do

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Water Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
TYMAN Charters
A Spanish Wells charter operator offering reef and offshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbars and customized Eleuthera boat trips.
Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Eleuthera Tours
A licensed South Eleuthera operator offering small-group land and boat tours, snorkeling, conch diving, fishing and Lighthouse Beach trips.
Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Out Island Adventures
An Eleuthera eco-adventure operator offering surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, caves, blue holes and day or overnight island trips.
Water Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
SeaVentures
A family-run operator offering customizable boat, fishing and land tours from Spanish Wells, Harbour Island and North Eleuthera.
Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Conch & Coconut
A Bahamian-owned Harbour Island concierge arranging private boat and fishing trips, North Eleuthera land tours, transfers and golf carts.
Water Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Bahamas Ocean Safaris
Locally guided private boat outings from Spanish Wells to reefs, hidden beaches and sights around Eleuthera and Harbour Island.
Beach · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Pink Sand Beach
Harbour Island's celebrated Atlantic beach, known for more than three miles of pale pink sand and clear water.
Activity · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Leon Levy Preserve
A 30-acre Bahamas National Trust botanic garden near Governor's Harbour focused on native plants, conservation and education.
Beach · Eleuthera & Harbour Island
French Leave Beach
A mile-long pink-sand Atlantic beach on Banks Road near Governor's Harbour, popular for walking, swimming and snorkeling.

Self-guided tours here: Eleuthera Scenic Coast, Caves & Culture Guided Tour · Harbour Island Pink Sands & Briland Culture Guided Tour

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Where to stay

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5-star Resort
The Cove Eleuthera
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4-star Bed and breakfast
Sir Charles Guest House
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4-star Resort
French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection
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4-star Aparthotel
Pineapple Fields
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Getting around

Arriving by air: North Eleuthera (ELH). Compare flights

U.S. and Canadian residents must present proof of citizenship in the form of a passport to enter The Bahamas; all U.S. citizens returning from The Bahamas must also present a valid passport to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Eleuthera and Harbour Island are served by three airports: North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), and Rock Sound Airport (RSD).

Domestic flights and ferries connect Nassau with many of the Out Islands. Schedules vary by day and season.

Leave room for connections, and settle onward travel before fixing island stays. Traffic drives on the left.

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