Rum Cay Island

June 30th, 2011 by GoHoto Leave a reply »

Exotic beaches in Rum Cay Island Bahamas

Rum Cay is one of the small, secluded islands of Bahamas which is located 20 miles southwest of San Salvador. Dotted with rolling hills, pristine sandy beaches, blue turquoise waters, superb coral reefs and abundant exotic marine life, Rum Cay is one of the best- kept secrets in the treasure of Bahamas. Its breathtaking untouched beauty and unpolluted natural environment are perfect for a relaxing holiday. The exotic island of Rum Cay has everything for everyone. For the adventure seekers, there is plenty of diving and surfing destinations amidst the crystal cleat waters. For the sports enthusiasts, the island offers some of the best fishing sites and water sports activities. Besides, the bewitching beach beauty, amazing sunsets and unique ambience of island make it a true paradise for the nature- lovers as well as honeymooners. Earlier, Rum Cay Island was given the name, Santa Maria de la Conception by Christopher Columbus when he made his second stop at this island during the expedition of New World. Later on, it was known by the name of Rum Cay when a wreck was destroyed by a cargo of Rum found off the coral reefs surrounding island’s shore. If you are eager to explore through the island, come to the Conception Island National Park. It is a wonderful bird sanctuary housing various endangered species of migratory birds, nesting sea birds and green turtles. Apart from bird watching, the place also has a shallow water cave and coral groves where you can enjoy diving and snorkeling.

Exotic Marine Life in Bahamas

Begin your tour to the island by visiting the stunning beaches of Rum Cay. The silvery-sand  pristine beaches of this island are truly a pleasant retreat to relax. One such fascinating and virtually unexplored beach at Rum Cay is Pink Sand Ocean View Beach offering a perfect ambience and deep serenity for which the tourists carving for. Besides, the beaches of the island offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling and also to indulge in various water sports activities for a whole fun day out. At Rum Cay Island, you also can spend a day out at Port Nelson. It is a great family outing place where the children love exploring hidden treasures in the historical ruins and caves and can also pick wild berries. The amazing landscapes and scenic beauty of the place makes it a perfect spot for day picnics. Not only the days, but the Relax and Unwind in Bahamas  nights at Rum Cay Islands are also full of fun and excitement. You can hang out at Kaye’s Sand Bar and try a sip of brew; play pool or domino games; shake your leg at Ocean View Restaurant and bar or gaze at the romantic sunset at Summer Point Marina. And now when you have enjoyed enough of the Island’s attractions, why not shop for some of the beautiful decorative souvenirs created by the local artisans. You can buy various art pieces for your loved ones such as Coconut shell, Sea glass, Shell jewelry, Limestone carvings at the local markets.

In nut shell, Rum Cay is an amazing island in Caribbean surrounded with crystal clear beaches with fringed palm trees and astonishing colored reefs offering some of the beautiful and unforgettable moments to be enjoyed with you loved ones.

Visit Rum Cay Island, Bahamas

 

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