The Exuma Islands are located in the middle of The Islands Of The Bahamas, yet remain mostly undisturbed. The Exuma Islands are a collection of some 365 cays and islands stretching over 120 miles, supported at the southern end by two main islands, Great Exuma and Little Exuma.
The main attractions for visitors to The Exuma Islands are its world-class sportfishing and boating. The miles of picturesque islands, cays and hidden coves make for some of the most spectacular sailing in The Islands Of The Bahamas, both for recreational sloops and competitive yachting alike.
The average year-round temperature is a perfect 78F, and the rolling hills, wide sandy beaches and brilliant, clear blue waters give life to some of the earth's more spectacular creatures. The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is home to several rare birds, exotic reptiles, colourful fish and breathtaking species of flora. Snorkellers will find the wide, shallow coastal region teeming with life and easy to explore, while divers can explore the huge coral reef or Exuma Sound which is filled with caves, blue holes and shipwrecks.
The population of The Exuma Islands is only about 3,600, most of whom rely on farming, fishing and tourism for their livelihood. The island is dotted with ruins of earlier settlements, outdoor markets, and quaint farming communities. Fresh pineapple, tasty tomatoes, juicy guava, sweet mangoes, huge avocados and pigeon peas are the pride of the island and are exported nationwide. The Exuma Islands also claim bragging rights to their place in Hollywood, having twice been the location for James Bond films - more than any other island in The Islands Of The Bahamas.
Whether boating, fishing, diving, ecotourism or escapism - your pleasure can be found in The Exuma Islands.
Little Exuma -- Tropic Of Cancer Beach
This graceful crescent of pale sand borders the phenomenally blue-green water along the coast of Little Exuma. The longest beach on the island, it is also the prettiest in the Exuma chain and you will probably have it all to yourself. The imaginary line that defines the northern extent of the tropics is said to run right along this beach.
Great Exuma -- Beachfront Hotels
Plan to visit these lovely beaches, even if you aren't staying at these properties, because they offer plenty of quiet personality, but are rarely visited by most avid beach hoppers.
Shroud Cay
Visit these beautiful beaches among large expanses of mangrove.
Exuma Cays Land And Sea Park
In the early morning, beach visitors here may be interrupted by iguanas begging for a breakfast handout, but please don't feed them.
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# |
KEY |
NAME OF
ATTRACTION |
CATEGORY |
|
1 |
|
Allan's
Cay |
Private
Cay |
|
2 |
|
Highbourne Cay
|
Private
Cay |
|
3 |
|
Norman's Cay
|
Private
Cay |
|
4 |
|
Hawksbill
Cay |
Private
Cay |
|
5 |
|
Exuma National Land &
Sea Park |
Ecotour |
|
6 |
|
Waderick Wells Cay
|
Private
Cay |
|
7 |
|
Sampson Cay
|
Private
Cay |
|
8 |
|
Staniel
Cay |
Cay |
|
9 |
|
Thunderball Grotto
|
Attraction |
|
10 |
|
Big Farmer's Cay
|
Cay |
|
11 |
|
Baraterre
|
Settlement |
|
12 |
|
Rolleville
|
Settlement |
|
13 |
|
Steventon
|
Settlement |
|
14 |
|
Mount Thompson
|
Settlement |
|
15 |
|
Hermitage
Tomb |
Historical
Attraction |
|
16 |
|
The Hermitage
|
Settlement |
|
17 |
|
Stocking Island Beach
|
Beach |
|
18 |
|
Stuart Manor
|
Settlement |
|
19 |
|
Moss Town
|
Settlement |
|
20 |
|
Hog Cay
|
Private
Cay |
|
21 |
|
Straw Market
|
Shopping |
|
22 |
|
George Town
|
Settlement |
|
23 |
|
Exuma Dive Centre
|
Dive
Centre |
|
24 |
|
Rolletown
|
Settlement |
|
25 |
|
Pigeon Cay
|
Ecotour |
|
26 |
|
Ferry |
Settlement |
|
27 |
|
Forbes Hill
|
Settlement |
|
28 |
|
William's Town
|
Settlement |
|
29 |
|
Plantation Ruins
|
Historical
Attraction |
|
30 |
|
Hog Cay
|
Private
Cay |
