Bimini
The Bimini group is 50 miles (80km) east of Miami and spans an area no larger than 10 square miles (26 sq km). The main island, North Bimini (or simply ‘Bimini’) is barely seven miles long (11km) and no more than 1,200ft (366m) across at its widest point. The islands are best known for the excellent fishing opportunities, with visitors from around the world coming here to test their skills and catch an array of fish including tuna, sailfish, mako shark, barracuda and, above all, blue marlin. Almost all the action happens in Alice Town, a laid back town where fishermen gather to swap stories. During spring break the town becomes a little raucous with the arrival of crowds of college students. Scuba divers are also lured by some mysterious stone blocks in the waters off of North Bimini which islanders claim are part of the ‘lost city’ of Atlantis.
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Bimini Attractions
Bimini Boat Building
Lost City of Atlantis
Shark Mound
The Freshwater Wells of Bimini
Lost City of Atlantis
Shark Mound
Bimini Biological Field Station
Bimini Museum
Hemingway Museum
Bahamas
Taking advantage of closeness to North America, a hot, sunny, though humid climate, white sand beaches and waters kept warm by the Gulf Stream, the Bahamians and businessmen from outside the country have developed tourism on a vast scale. Now, over 2 million tourists, most of them from North America, visit the Bahamas each year and the tourist industry is the mainstay of the country's economy, employing two-thirds of the workforce.
One of the most remarkable projects of these years has been the fref.port city / Lucaya development near the western end of Grand Bahama . Until the 1950s, this was
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
San Salvador
San Salvador is located in the far eastern Bahamas. The small island of San Salvador, just a few miles from Cat Island and sprinkled with land-locked lakes, was allegedly Christopher Columbus' first stop in the New World. Most visitors come to the island to dive in the crystal-clear waters off its pink-sand beaches. Bahamas, San Salvador - Originally called "Guanahani," Christopher Columbus made this tiny, 63-sq.-mile area, the most historically important island of The Bahamas. He made first landfall here in 1492 and no less than four separate monuments mark the exact spot where Columbus came ashore. It still
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,
