Eleuthera Is, Bahamas

Eleuthera Island is an island in The Bahamas, lying 50 miles (80 km) east of Nassau. It is long and thin—110 miles (180 km) long and in places little more than 1 mile (1,600 m) wide. The magnificent glass window bridge to the north of the island offers spectacular views of the deep blue Atlantic on one side, and the turquoise Caribbean Sea on the other.

Eleuthera attracts people who wish to explore its terrain, either by bicycle or car, and see nature in its unspoilt state. Visitors can visit the island's scattered settlements, grottos and hidden caves, which combine to create Eleuthera's remote and laid-back ambiance. Together with Harbour Island, Eleuthera charms travellers with its colonial villages and pineapple plantations.

Things to see and do

* Beaches
* Explore Caves
* The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
* Glass Window Bridge
* Colonial villages and pineapple plantations

General Information

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - Bahamian dollar (BSD)
Language - English
Population - 11,200 approx
Land Area - 518 km²
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins US style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 1 - 242

Port Location - Boats can dock just east of North Eleuthera Airport.

Transport Links - Three airports serve the island: North Eleuthera Airport, Governor's Harbour Airport and Rock Sound Airport.

Bahamas Ferries dock on Eleuthera at Governor's Harbour, Spanish Wells and neighboring Harbour Island. To get to and from Eleuthera and Harbour Island or Spanish Wells, you take a water taxi and a cab ride to reach your destination.