The Berry Islands
These largely uninhabited islands offer spectacular diving and snorkeling and are known for championship sportsfishing, second only to the Biminis. this group of 30 cays covers an area of 12 sq. miles. With names like Fish Cay, Bird Cay, Frozen Cay, Whale Cay and Little Whale Cay, it’s little wonder they are second only to The Biminis as a haven for sports fishing. Their seclusion, beautiful beaches and surrounding waters also make the islands a populat retreat for yachtsmen. The total population of the Berry Island is less than 700, with the bulk of the permanent residents residing in Great Harbour Cay. This Cay is a mere 10 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide. The lateral position being 25.76 degrees north and the longitude position being 77.85 degrees west. You can always charter a private boat to get you where you want to go, on your own time.
There is a lighthouse on Stirrup Cay, built in 1863, locals as well as tourists claim that you are never alone when you enter, convinced that residing within the lighthouse is a ghost. The hurricane of 1992 hit Chub Cay, forcing locals to rebuild most thins from the ground up. Just offshore to where the lighthouse stands there is a shipwreck, providing an attraction for divers of all degrees.
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Berry Island Attractions
Mamma Rhoda Rock
This spiky, shallow coral reef is a must for divers; only 16 feet high, crawfish and moray eels share living space in the hole-filled rocks.
Queen's Beach
Offers beach lovers three miles of sandy, pine-treed beach.
Sand Dollar Hill
A sandy shoal offering great shell pickings.
Sugar Beach Caves
These caves, considered by many the prettiest place in The Islands of The Bahamas, are a “must see” for visitors. The area has numerous sandy coves set among cliffs, which are said to resemble the great Mediterranean beaches. The shelling is excellent and, for the more adventurous, the creeks are filled with many
Cat Island
Cat Island - Is one of the most beautiful, fertile islands in The Bahamas and boasts the highest elevation of them all with Mt. Alvernia at 206 feet. Its 150 sq. miles is covered with rolling hills of dense green forests and uncounted miles of magnificent beaches. This boot-shaped, untamed island is one of the most beautiful and fertile of The Bahamas. A lush sanctuary, it provides tranquillity for those seeking an escape from the pressures of modern civilization. Divers head south to the offshore reefs. Being relatively undiscovered and lacking in infrastructure, Cat Island is inexpensive, featuring
Nassau/Paradise Island
Come visit the jewel of The Islands Of The Bahamas -- Nassau/Paradise Island. As the cultural, social, political and economic centre of The Bahamas, it is the most visited destination in the islands. Nassau/Paradise Island has much to offer visitors. There are more sights and activities here than you can experience in one trip. In downtown Nassau many buildings date back to the 18th century including the ancient Fort Fincastle, reached by the Queen's Staircase, built by hundreds of slaves. Garden enthusiasts should visit the Royal Victorian Garden containing more than 300 species of tropical plants and exotic creatures,
Inagua
It lies 325 miles southeast of Nassau. Henri Christophe, the self-proclaimed Haitian king, is supposed to have had a summer palace built for himself here in the very early part of the 19th century, but no traces of it can be found today. This island is much closer to Haiti than it is to Nassau. Inagua is actually two separate islands, Great and Little Inagua, which together are referred to as The Inaguas. They are the most southern part of The Islands Of The Bahamas -- located less than 60 miles from the coasts of Cuba and Haiti.
The Exumas
The Exumas are a collection of 365 cays and islands stretching over 120 miles. Two main islands, Great Exuma and Little Exuma, form the southern tip. Home to the Bahamas National Trust’s Exuma National Land and Sea Park--one of the largest underwater and land preserves, Exuma is a nature lover's paradise kept in its original pristine setting. Exuma's capital, Georgetown was once suggested to be the capital of The Bahamas because of its Elizabeth Harbour, which has a draft of 16 feet and made Exuma a favourite haunt for pirates. Since the 1950s, the harbour has been the site
