Renowned for some of the best beaches in the world, the Eleuthera Island is a fascinating beachside tourist destination which enthralls the holiday lovers all over the globe. Together with the Harbour Island, Eleuthera beckons the travelers with its pink and white sand beaches stretched endlessly along the pristine coastline. The island is 110 miles long and 2 miles wide and is endowed with tall rocky hills, blue holes, mysterious caves, low-lying wetlands, amazing coral reefs and pink-hued exotic beaches; all of them together create a wonderful picture to be gazed at.
The island of Eleuthera is blessed with some of the finest beaches in the Outlands of Bahamas such as French leave beach, lighthouse beach, winding bay beach, surfer’s beach and current bay beach etc. The beaches of Eleuthera are extremely beautiful and help you to relax and unwind. The blue and turquoise waters and golden sands with a pink tint create a wonderful sight during sunrise and sunset. Along with the Tay Bay Beach in Eleuthera is the Preacher’s cave. It was discovered by Captain William Sayles in 1600s and is a must visit attraction in the island. Spanish Wells is also a fascinating attraction during your trip to Eleuthera. It is a mile and a half long island set at the northern tip of Eleuthera and was discovered by Christopher Columbus. Also, visit Ocean Hole, a natural blue hole filled with salt water and beautiful sea creatures. Another famous landmark on the island is The Cow & the Bull. The place is comprised of two large boulders. The boulder on one side looks like a bull with two cows and on the other side, it looks like a bull with one cow. As the wind passes through them, a roar is heard sounding like a bull.
Another interesting place to visit is Harbour Island just a boat ride away. The most famous attraction of Harbour Island are the pristine Pink Sandy Beaches, some of the best beaches in the world. Located on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island, the beach beckons a number of visitors to enjoy various sand activities at the beautiful pink hued sands stretched along the silvery waters of the beach. This pink color comes from the foram, a single celled animal which is pink or red in color. You can also enjoy horse riding on the beach. Apart from the overwhelming beaches, at the Harbour Island you can also visit some historical landmarks such as the Loyalist Cottage, Commissioner’s Residence, St, John’s Anglican Church, Chapel Street Cemetery and Lone Tree.
With the wealth of natural splendors and astounding beauty, the beaches of the Eleuthera and Harbour Island offers great opportunities for the adventurous seekers. You can enjoy various water sports such as swimming, kayaking, jet-skiing, snorkeling, diving and surfing amidst the rolling waves of the beaches. The Eleuthera and Harbour Island is a paradise for nature lovers. Dotted with wide range of attractions ranging from cliffs to caves and various impressive historical and natural sites, the island offers a lot to explore and enjoy away from the rush-rush life of the city.
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