Top Things to do in Eleuthera
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The tranquil pink and white sands of Eleuthera beaches are the perfect remedy for any weary traveler. The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve is an educational experience in beautiful disguise. No visit to Eleuthera is complete without a peek at the unique “glass window,” where the dark blue Atlantic bumps right up to the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. Hire a guide to show you the splendor of the island’s many mystical caves.
Restaurants in Eleuthera
1. Bahamas Ocean Safaris
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
Known for its crawfish, this small, picturesque island is a popular day trip destination. Let Bahamas Ocean Safaris be the first to welcome you to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas and introduce itself. James Dunnam, owner and Safari guide, was born in and spent his entire life in Spanish Wells, The Bahamas. He is a Licensed Captain with 30 years experience in Lobster diving and 20 years in deep sea fishing. His life experiences, knowledge of the sea, and unique perspectives are now applied to help others have the vacation of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Parkerrose - Virginia Beach, United States
James was a great host for a day on the water! Feeding his pigs and other animals on Currie Sound Cay was such a treat. We spotted loads of sea turtles, found a huge starfish, learned some cool history and shared a delicious lunch of cracked conch, seafood critters and mahi (and 10-12 french fries ;) For sure a highlight of our trip and we will definitely be back for another excursion!
2. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
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5.0 based on 454 reviews
Designed as a showcase for native plants and their importance to the people of The Bahamas, the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve has the distinction of being Eleuthera's first national park. Walk with nature in this sanctuary for over 300 species of native plants, 70 species of birds, and 100 species of medicinal plants. It features gardens and wetlands designed by world-renowned landscape architect, Raymond Jungles, as well as trails through over 20 acres of natural areas. Developed by Shelby White in honour of her late husband, Leon Levy, the Preserve is operated by the Bahamas National Trust.
Reviewed By skippyliz642020 - Pensacola, United States
We had no idea whatcto expect and we were pleasantly surprised. The Preserve is a class act with lots of educational opportunities or just a lovely walk through the Preserve. Everyone that visits the island of Eluethera should visit this Preserve. We spent 3 hours wondering the trails!
3. Lighthouse Beach
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5.0 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By GeauxDoug - Baton Rouge, United States
We warily made the trek to Lighthouse beach in our Nissan SUV after reading numerous reviews of the treacherous terrain/road to get there. We are so glad we made the journey to this breathtaking beach. It is everything the reviews say and more. Once the paved road ends it is about 3.5 miles on a single lane rock/sand/gravel road which takes care to navigate. You must have good ground clearance. Lighthouse bay this is the first thing you will see and where where we parked. Then it’s a short walk to lighthouse beach. You will need a 4x4 to make it up the hill and over to lighthouse beach but the walk is not difficult. The first thing you should do is walk the path up to the lighthouse and take in the view from the rock cliffs as you can see lighthouse beach (Atlantic side) and Lighthouse Bay (Bay side) from one viewpoint, it’s incredible. From there pick your spot and camp for the day. There are no facilities and make sure to take plenty of water.
4. Glass Window
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4.5 based on 561 reviews
Window-like geological formation that provides a unique view from bay to ocean.
Reviewed By kingairpilot
This place is amazing. A very rough Atlantic ocean on one side and a very calm Caribbean on the other and the Blow hole is a must see also. Near the south end of the bridge
5. Eleuthera Island Farm
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By renee457 - Washington DC, United States
We stayed in Governors Harbor and this spot was a regular stop for us to load up on fresh produce - butter lettuce, spinach, arugula, zucchini, cukes, potatoes and more. We also tried the fresh baked goods on Tues and Fri morning - really GREAT cinnamon buns reasonably priced, and a beautiful selection of fresh baked bread. They also sell homemade salsa and hot sauce, selection of fresh cheeses, coffee, plus a gift shop with spirits, tshirts, photo books and other gift items. They also sell the Geographix map set of Eleuthera that contains labeled snorkeling spots and beaches that can be hard to find without directions or a map.
6. Ten Bay Beach
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By jctnmtnman - Tennessee, United States
We found Ten Bay Beach on our trip to Eleuthera last week. It has several homes, but it wasn’t crowded. We enjoyed a peaceful time with much less wind than we had at our home on the eastern, Atlantic side. The dirt road to the beach is marked with a sign that says “Beach Access”, but you you might not find it if you don’t have a map on your phone. Be prepared for a rough narrow drive for over a half mile to get to the parking area.
7. Queens Bath
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
We arrived and I was disappointed at first... because I was looking at the wrong rocks :) I saw some empty paddles here and there thinking "wow... this is it?!" and then I walked a bit deeper into the the rocks, closer to the water and at last I saw what people call Queens Bath! Don't make the same mistake we almost did, I seriously was ready to turn around and go back towards the car thinking we arrived at the wrong time and the "pools" are dry by now... Whether it's super safe? Places like this never are, but go for it, as it's probably the "safest" warm baths on any island we have visited! Usually these type of formations are located remotely, after long and sometimes difficult hikes, here it's literally right by the main road. One thing I do want to warn you about, the rocks as sharp and as occasionally slippery as they are quite frankly aren't the dangerous part, they are the thing you simply need to approach with reasonable caution... it's the part when you are in the water that you need to be careful about... and no I am not talking about the waves etc. as that again is a reasonable approach type of danger, I am talking about the sea urchins, multiple small guys all over the "pool" walls, even with the water shoes you may still end up being exposed to them with your legs or back while inside the pools - be extra careful as while this is right on the main road it's pretty far from any local village. TIP: make sure to check out the Cow and the Bull and the Sea Glass Window next door - pretty much walking distance
8. Rainbow Bay Beach
9. Princess Cays
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4.0 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By kathyd636 - West Chester, United States
Our first Port of Call on the Regal Princess Cruise last week was a nice respite from the cruise ship activities, while wiggling our toes in the sand. Beach was nice. Didn't get to enjoy the Bar-B-Q lunch because we went on the Princess Cays Island Bike Adventure. The leisurely guided bike ride took us over a few miles of Eleuthera. Our 2 guides were very informative and funny. We also enjoyed a lovely rendition of a hymn while visiting the church ruins. Highly recommend this low impact activity as alternative to laying around on the beach.
10. Spanish Wells Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
