New Providence is one of The Bahamas' best islands, and it's usually the first stop for most tourists to the archipelago. New Providence is situated between Eleuthera and Andros Islands to the east and west, respectively. The island is 34 kilometres ( 21 miles) long and 11 kilometres (21 miles) wide, covering an area of 79.92 square miles. It is a mostly flat territory with a few small lakes, and it is home to an estimated 274,400 people.

New Providence is the location of Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. Whether you prefer to spend your time relaxing on the beach, touring the historic city centre, shopping, or experiencing a busy nightlife complete with casino stops, New Providence is one of the most popular islands to visit while in the Bahamas. Visitors are generally drawn to this island by the abundance of resorts available, including the adults-only Sandals Royal Bahamian (which comes with a private offshore island, only accessible to guests). New Providence is an ideal place for singles, couples, groups, and families seeking an exciting island holiday.

Cable Beach and some of Nassau's other beautiful beaches, Clifton Heritage Park, Rum Cake Factory, Pirate Republic brewery, Nassau's historic city centre, Fort Charlotte, Queen's Staircase are the main areas of interest in New Providence. The best time to visit is during the high season, which runs from the middle of December to the end of April, even if the beaches are more crowded at this time.

Location: New Providence, Bahamas.

Paradise Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas, is a paradise for those searching for a fun-filled vacation. It is located immediately off the northern shore of New Providence, facing Nassau, and is five miles long and less than one mile broad, with a total size of 685 acres.

Due to two footbridges connecting Nassau and this beautiful retreat, Paradise Island is the closest to New Providence. The Atlantis Bahamas is the island's focal point, with an oceanfront resort, a 24-hour casino, an aquarium, marine habitats, a private 18-hole golf course, and a marina. Aquaventure, the resort's 153-acre waterpark with lagoons, swimming pools, river rides, and waterslides, is popular with families. In addition, Jewelers and designer boutiques can be found in Crystal Court Shops, as well as a large variety of handicrafts and cuisine options in Marina Village.

The island's attractions include Versailles Gardens and French Cloister, Cabbage Beach, and Cove Beach. Like the rest of the Bahamas, Paradise Island has lovely weather all year, but you should avoid hurricane season and stick to the high season, which runs from mid-December to mid-April.

Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Grand Bahama, on the north of the Bahamas' islands, is approximately 530 square miles in size, 153 kilometers (95 miles) long west to east, and 24 kilometers (15 miles) wide north to south at its widest point.

Towns like Freeport and Lucaya can be found on Grand Bahama and are both intriguing and convenient places to relax, shop, explore, and enjoy wonderful entertainment. You'll also be able to go golfing, participate in watersports, and jam at beach parties. Grand Bahama entices nature lovers with its fascinating natural beauty and easy way of life. In this 40-acre mangrove forest, you may see a variety of native and migratory species, explore underwater limestone caverns, and relax on the pristine sands of Gold Rock Beach, which served as the filming location for the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.

Lucayan National Park, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Taino Beach, Lucaya Beach, William's Town Beach, Xanadu Beach are the main attractions in Grand Bahama. The best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands is between October and May, when the weather is mild and ideal for sightseeing, water sports, and beach excursions. Monsoon season (July to September) is not generally recommended because of huge tidal waves, constant rain, and strong winds.

Location: Grand Bahama, Bahamas.

Andros Island is popularly recognized as the "bonefish capital of the world," and it is also the largest of the Bahamas' islands. It is 104 miles long and 40 miles broad (at the widest point) with a total area of 2,300 square miles. The island is an archipelago made up of three main islands, five national parks, dense mangrove estuaries, and hundreds of islets.

It's known as The Bahamas' largest unknown island, making it a favourite destination for adventurers wishing to escape away from the Caribbean's busier islands. In the Bahamas, the island is supposed to be the location of the Lost City of Atlantis. There are large wetland zones that are excellent for bone-fishing, so it's a great area to try this activity. While on Andros Island, you can spend some time determining whether or not the legend of the Lost City of Atlantis is true!

Andros Barrier Reef, Tongue of the Ocean, Blue Holes National Park, Andros Lighthouse, Henry Morgan's Cave, Mariners Well, and Native Colony Ruins are the main attractions on the island. The winter dry season, from November to May, is a good time to visit Andros Island, with temperatures averaging a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and reasonably consistent and cooling easterly trade winds.

Location: Andros Island, Bahamas.

Harbour Island, located off the northeast coast of Eleuthera Island, is one of the Bahamas' smallest islands, with a population of around 2,000 people. Dunmore Town is the only town on the island, and its streets are lined with British colonial-style houses, pastel cottages, gourmet restaurants, and bougainvillaea.

The little and quaint Harbour Island, with all of its understated charm, is ideal for romantic getaways, honeymoons, or casual visits. Harbour Island, home to the Bahamas' most famous pink sand beach, is a must-see for anyone searching for a weekend break in the Bahamas. Because of a unique mix of foraminifera, coral, shattered shells, small boulders, and calcium carbonate, this stretch of rose-coloured sand is absolutely stunning. If you want to explore the Atlantic Ocean, take a sailing or snorkelling trip to Devil's Backbone — this coral reef system is ideal for spotting turtles and stingrays.

Harbour Island's main attractions include Dunmore Town, Pink Sands Beach, and Bay Street. Harbour Island, like much of the Caribbean, has the best weather during the high season months of December through April, when temperatures average in the mid-70s and can descend into the 60s. The water can get cool this time of year, so carry a sweater and jacket with you for boat rides.

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Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas.

Cat Island is the sixth-largest island in the Bahamas, as well as one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas. It has a fish hook shape, is 48 miles long, and is 2/3 to 4 miles wide. It is around 325 miles southeast of Miami and 130 miles southeast of Nassau. It's also close to the Tropic of Cancer, located between Long Island and Eleuthera. Cat Island has one of the most comfortable climates in the Bahamas, with winter temperatures in the high 60s and summer temperatures in the 80s.

Cat Island is one of the few places in the Bahamas that hasn't been overrun by tourists. While many visitors come to relax and unwind, there is still plenty to see and do on this 150-square-mile island. Hikers can ascend a stone staircase to Mount Alvernia's peak, which rises 206 feet above sea level. Cat Island is great for couples looking for a private getaway, as well as groups looking to immerse themselves in the island's infinite experiences. Diving off the southside of Cat Island is an experience not to be missed while exploring this practically pristine island full of wonders. You won't find luxurious hotels, resorts, or villas here; instead, you'll have to make do with bed and breakfast accommodations.

Cat Island's main attractions are the Boiling Hole, Griffin Bat Cave, Rollezz Beach, New Bight Beach, The Hermitage on Mt. Alvernia, Old Bight Beach, and the Deveaux Plantation Ruins. Cat Island is a year-round vacation spot. You can visit Cat Island throughout the winter, from November to May, when temperatures average a pleasant 24°C (75°F) with reasonably consistent and cooling easterly trade winds.

Location: Cat Island, Bahamas.

The Exuma is an out island in the Bahamas that contains up to 365 islands and cays. Great Exuma is the largest of the cays, measuring 37 miles (60 kilometres) in length and connected to another island, Little Exuma, by a tiny bridge. The Exuma is regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas due to its sparsely populated soft white-sand beaches and stunning blue waters.

The Exumas are a heaven for those who love powdered soft white sand beaches and turquoise waters. These islands should be on the bucket list of everyone who enjoys sailing, snorkelling, or other water sports. The Regatta is one of the oldest festivals in the Bahamas, and it is typically held in April. During the Great Exuma Regatta and other major events, the islands take on a party vibe (particularly in George Town), but aside from the occasional event, you'll have plenty of peace and quiet, as well as more white-sand beach to yourself. Furthermore, you may visit Pig Beach on Big Major Cay to swim with adorable Bahamian pigs.

The swimming pigs of Big Major Cay, Thunderball Grotto, Coco Plum Beach, Moriah Harbor Cay Beach, Sandals Emerald Bay Golf Course and Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park are the main attractions in The Exumas. You can visit this island in March and April for the greatest weather when it's warm and the skies are clear. However, any time throughout the winter dry season, from early November to mid-May, is ideal: temperatures average a pleasant 26°C (78°F), with generally consistent and cooling easterly trade winds.

Location: Exumas, Bahamas.

Eleuthera is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas, along with Harbour Island, Windermere Island, Current Island, and Man Island, and it is located 80 kilometres (50 miles) east of Nassau. It is 180 kilometres (110 miles) long and only 1.6 kilometres (1 mile) wide in sections. It faces the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Great Bahama Bank on the west. Gregory Settlement is the main town on the island, with pastel houses dotting the steep hillsides. There are also acres of pineapple fields, which has given the town the nickname "Pineapple City."

Eleuthera, the most beautiful island in the Bahamas, wins hearts with every visit, with its pink sand beaches and breathtaking beauty. It is ideally suited for visitors who wish to unwind and disconnect from the outside world. The word Eleuthera translates to "freedom," and that is exactly what most visitors who choose this island to spend their vacation, or even those who plan to stay just a few days on this island, will find. Eleuthera, located east of Nassau and New Providence, is reputed to have more natural shipwrecks than any other island. Explore the island via sailing, swimming, and strolling, and anticipate a lot of pineapple or pineapple-flavoured things, as pineapple is the island's famous crop!

Eleuthera's main attractions include French Leave Beach, Lighthouse Beach, the Glass Window Bridge, Vic Hums Night Club, Tarpum Bay, Bannerman Town, and Hatchet Bay. Eleuthera is best visited during the off-season months of May to October. This will ensure that there are fewer people and lower lodging rates.

Location: Eleuthera, Bahamas.

Long Island is located in The Bahamas' southern region. The island's 80-mile length has contrasting features, with tranquil sandy beaches on the west and rugged headlands in the east. Long Island, southeast of Nassau, is home to one of the world's deepest blue holes. Dean's Blue Hole is one of the world's deepest marine caverns, reaching a depth of nearly 660 feet. This natural gem can be seen in a bay about 4.4 miles west of Clarence Town, Long Island's capital.

If you want, you can visit a different beach on Long Island every day of the week, or spend your day fishing, sailing, or simply exploring this pristine island, which is the largest of the islands in the southern portion of the Bahamas. Dean's Blue Hole, one of the world's deepest blue holes, is located just offshore from Long Island, and visitors are welcome to go snorkeling or scuba diving there. Other parts of the island provide opportunities to dive with sharks, which will appeal to the most adventurous people. Eco-tours are very popular on this island, and you will have no difficulty finding one. Sport fishing enthusiasts can also look forward to a pleasant visit to Long Island, since all sorts of fishing are common here.

Long Island's main attractions are the Lucayan Indian Cave, Dean's Blue Hole, and Max's Conch Bar.The greatest time to visit the Bahamas is between mid-December and mid-April, when the country is at its busiest. Though the weather is pleasant all year (temperatures rarely fall below 60 degrees), the islands are located within the hurricane zone, thus hurricanes may be an issue between June 1 and November 30.

Location: Long Island, Bahamas.

San Salvador is a mountainous island with an intriguing legend. It is said to have been the first land discovered and explored by Christopher Columbus during his first journey in 1492. Long Bay has a large white cross that marks the exact spot where Columbus made landfall.

Despite being one of the smallest populated islands in The Bahamas, there are plenty of activities and cultural wonders to discover during your stay. The island has extensive shallow-water coral reefs where snorkelers can see hundreds of fish species without using scuba equipment. Tourists who are diving lovers can visit up to 50 dive sites in San Salvador, some of which promise sightings of stingrays and sharks, as well as opportunities to see many tropical fish, various types of coral, and more.

The following are the main attractions in San Salvador: French Bay, Devil's Claw, Vicky's Reef, The Great Lake Preserve, and Cockburn Town. The greatest season to visit the region of San Salvador in the Bahamas is from January to December when temperatures are pleasant or warm and rainfall is restricted to middling.

Location: San Salvador, Bahamas.