By air
Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), ~10 km from Governor's Harbour
North America · Bahamas
Eleuthera, Bahamas
A long, thin island of pink sand and Atlantic views
Getting there
Best time to visit
December to May — dry and pleasant
Don't miss
The Glass Window Bridge
Pink Sands Beach
Preacher's Cave
Lighthouse Beach
Things to do
Beach hopping
Snorkelling
Surfing on the Atlantic side
Exploring old settlements
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Dieter Schoop · Public domain
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen, snorkel gear
A quieter corner
Ocean Hole, a deep inland blue hole in the settlement of Rock Sound
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Eleuthera?
December to May — dry and pleasant. What to pack: Swimwear, sunscreen, snorkel gear.
How do I get to Eleuthera?
Fly into Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), ~10 km from Governor's Harbour.
What is there to do in Eleuthera?
Beach hopping, snorkelling, surfing on the Atlantic side, exploring old settlements. A quieter find: Ocean Hole, a deep inland blue hole in the settlement of Rock Sound.
What should I eat in Eleuthera?
Conch fritters, fresh fish, pineapple dishes, coconut tart.
About Eleuthera
- Island
- Coastal
Where it is
Eleuthera is a long, narrow island in the Bahamas, east of Nassau, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the calm Bight of Eleuthera on the other.
History
In 1648 a group of Puritans from Bermuda known as the Eleutheran Adventurers settled the island, naming it from the Greek word for freedom. They took shelter at Preacher's Cave after their ship was wrecked on a reef. Later the island became known for its pineapple farms in the 19th century.
People
Eleuthera's people speak English and Bahamian Creole and live in small settlements strung along the island's main road, many of them fishing, farming or working in small guesthouses.
Known for
- Pink sand beaches
- The Glass Window Bridge
- Pineapple farming history
- Quiet settlements
Did you know?
At the Glass Window Bridge the island narrows to a sliver, with the deep blue Atlantic on one side and the pale turquoise Bight of Eleuthera on the other.
We haven't written a guide for this place yet — you can still plan a trip here.