Club Med Beach, Eleuthera - Bahamas

When you fly over this area it is clear to see that the Bahamas is blessed with a lot of what we love; beautiful, long white sand beaches and crystal clear water that is contrasted by a lush green that sets it off as a gem in the midst of the Atlantic Gulf stream. And no wonder pirates loved these islands. Build a bonfire and keep the bugs away, count your loot. In the morning pick a coconut or two. Come to Club Med Beach on Eleuthera and imagine yourself a pirate. We did!

Club Med once had a resort here. Now it's on Columbus Isle, close by. Why did they first choose this area? A look around the beaches and surrounding land will reveal that this choice property is perfect - shade, beach, breeze - everything... except Mother Nature. You just can't predict everything.

What Club Med Beach is very well known in this area of Central Eleuthera, is for Club Med being destroyed by hurricane Floyd in 1999. The beach, though suffering at first from the harsh weather, looks as pristine as though it was never even touched.

The beach is in a perfect location as it is 5 minutes away from Governor's Harbor and settled quietly on the Atlantic side. Atlantic side beaches are usually well known for being rougher water beaches or wavy to say the least, but Club Med Beach is actually calm and there aren't many waves. Casuarina trees are abundant in this area and provide a fair amount of shade for any visitor to this perfectly long and wide beach. You'll really get a kick out of those trees on the hotter days of the year, trust me.

The water is very clear and stays shallow for quite some time so feel free to wade out and have the time of your life with waves gently lapping against you. For beach walking, consider walking in the evenings or even the mornings and be sure to make plans for the heat in the hours in between. Once the sun comes out to play, you're going to want to swim. This is perfect because the water is warm and there are plenty of good snorkeling spots at the south and the north ends of the beach. For this you are going to want to go on a calmer day because although this beach is fairly calm, it is still an Atlantic side beach and on certain days it will be rougher than usual.

Club Med beach is a popular beach because of its shallow waters, pink sand, and over beauty. Don't expect to be alone here, but the length and width of the beach more than make up for passing by the occasional visitor. There are also a few higher end houses on the shoreline, but there is no longer a Club Med, as it was torn down in 2004. Rebuilding of some of the old buildings and a transformation into a project entitled "French Leave" is in progress, but the beach remains open.

Club Med Beach - BEACH INDEX:

• Sand - Pink sands, very sandy.
• Facilities - Some private housing and new buildings, French Leave.
• Shade - Casuarina trees along the shoreline.
• Sports - Walking, swimming, snorkeling on the North/South ends. Light bodysurfing.
• Notes - A great location and perfect conditions make this the best beach on Eleuthera.

Hey, let's hop over to Abaco Island for the grand beaches there! >>

Best Beaches of The Abacos, Bahamas

The Abacos are further north than the other Bahamian Islands, and Marsh Harbour is home base for most tourist operations among the islands. There are so many beaches it is hard to come up with a best of list. Most beaches are similar in that they are white sand and slope very gradually out to the ocean. This is due to the open sea and wave action they receive. Large portion of elkhorn coral abound in this area and snorkeling is a delight.

There is one place we believe will charm you here on Abacos - Elbow Cay. It's a nice find. There are beautiful cottages right on the beach. Rent one for a week and see your gray hair go away. It's an hour from Florida and only 20 minutes from Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco. Relaxation is a four and a half mile strip where Hope Town is located.

There are only a few hotels and restaurants here so the mode of transportation here, by the most part, is golf cart, bicycle, or by boat. Hey, remember the pace here is slow as molasses. Most like it that way. Most hotels here have no television. Can you handle that? If so, you'll fall in love with Hope Town and surrounds. People first came here in the 18th century. Loyalists who fled the American Revolution.


If you're looking for the best beaches on the Abacos, you'll need some help. The major town on the Out Islands is Marsh Harbour, and yet it has some of the not so beautiful beaches. But, your lodging in Marsh Harbour will be able to tell you where to go.

Some will tell you to try the tiny beach at Abaco Beach Resort, but just remember, it's private - so you'll need to buy a drink at the bar, or be a guest. Nonetheless, you'll not feel right - so let's get on to the great beaches here.

You'll need transportation. The best beaches actually lie about 15 to 20 minutes south of Marsh Harbour. Starting around Casuarina Point, southward, just take any of the eastward roads off the main highway. These all lead to the ocean. Once there, park anywhere along the shoreline and find your little piece of paradise. Enchanting!

Imagine white powder, turquoise waters, and you. Make it a day and know that at Casuarina Point and "points" in between, you can find some fine Bahamian cuisine. Make friends with the locals. You may be back! Besides, you've just found the best beaches on The Abacos!

The Abacos - BEACH INDEX:

• Sand - soft white, medium grain, coral based.
• Facilities - only at the hotels/restaurants along the way.
• Shade - some coconut palms.
• Sports - arrange dive and snorkel trips in Marsh Harbour.
• Notes - no lifeguards, guard your belongings.

One last stop on Andros Island. The beaches there are worth a look. Next! >>

Best Beaches of Andros, Bahamas

When we decided to do a review of the Bahamas, of course, everyone wanted to go. There are so many beaches and cool hang outs that this would be a sweet vacation, even if we had to work. But one thing struck us as we were wrapping up the content and pictures for the Andros area of the Bahamas is that the people are what really make this place so special. And they are everywhere to help. The Bahamian people don't shy from wanting to make you feel welcome on their island. And they want to make sure you have a good time so you will come back soon. So it was with great anticipation we reviewed this lovely place and yes, want to go back soon.


If you've been to South Florida, you know the white sand beaches that grace Andros Island. Andros, along with Bimini, are the closest islands to the Sunshine State. But Andros is the bigger of the two with some interesting facts.

Legend has it that strange creatures once inhabited these islands of dense forests and small streams. Andros is actually the largest island in the Bahamian nation. And if Bahama had an "outback", Andros would be it. Mangrove swamps and forests are home to a myriad of fauna. If you have the time, check out the grand population of flamingos native to Andros.

Andros Island has some world class diving as well. A great barrier reef is the third largest in the world. Some come to experience the mysterious underwater "blue holes". Others come looking for Sir Henry Morgan's pirate treasure - supposedly buried in a cave on the northern end of the island.

World class bluefin tuna and marlin fishing can be arranged from town center. And the bonefishing is tops here.

The beaches along the east coast are as unspoiled as anywhere in the world. There are many hotels and guest cottages down the east coast where you can set up base and explore for days up and down the coast.

Andros Islands - BEACH INDEX:

• Sand - bright white, coral based.
• Facilities - few hotels and cottages.
• Shade - coconut palms, some mangroves close to beach.
• Sports - few snorkel rentals and dive rentals at some hotels.
• Notes - great budget vacation location!

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