Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Nassau
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Nassau with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Nassau area
This Nassau map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Nassau and surroundings
Nature and parks of Bahamas
Despite mostly flat surface, the islands have many karst forms of terrain. This is the reason why there are no rivers in the Bahamas, but karst lakes are widespread on the archipelago. The tropical climate is predominant on the islands. The rainy season starts in May and lasts until October. There are many pine forests on the islands, but it is also possible to see bushes and rocky formations mixed with swamps and sandy coastline. Even though most islands are not big, there are roughly 25 national reserves in the Bahamas. Needless to say, these are protected territories. … OpenPhotogallery of Nassau sights
Our guide to Nassau
Nassau sightseeing
The Royal Staircase, which can be found on Elizabeth Avenue, is the most popular destination among the visitors of the city. This is a symbolic architectural complex that consists of 65 steps and symbolizes 65 years of the reign of Queen Victoria. Bay Street is the main shopping street of the city. Here you can find a variety of shops and outlets with numerous souvenirs. Tourists, who enjoy night life, should go to … Open
Cultural excursion through Nassau - things to see
Of great interest from an architectural point of view is Nassau Public Library. It occupies a building of original octagonal shape built at the end of the 18th century. The interior of the building is as remarkable and original as its exterior. An interesting fact is that prison was located here in the middle of the 19th century, and in 1897, the city authorities decided to convert it into a book depository. Since … Open
Attractions and active leisure
The main entertainments for visitors to Nassau are beach recreation and water sports. Guests of the resort will also be able to diversify their leisure time by wandering through picturesque places and other interesting activities. The resort's most amazing attraction is Bimini Road - this is how they call the remains of an old flooded city discovered underwater. Pretty well preserved stone slabs and fragments of … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
One of the city's best traditional Bahamian restaurants is Portofino. Every morning, it serves a rich buffet breakfast that includes delicious seafood, dozens of salads and fruit desserts. Every week, Portofino organizes days of national cuisine when guests have a chance to try the most popular dishes of the indigenous people. Gourmets would probably be most interested in visiting this restaurant on Saturday when … Open
Traditions and mentality of Nassau
Travelers visiting Nassau at the end of May will have the opportunity to witness the annual Caribbean Music Festival. Its three-day program is not limited to musical performances alone. Only local bands took part in the festival in its early years, and now it attracts foreign performers from many foreign countries. The festival program is so rich that a series of musical performances lasts more than twenty days, … Open
Travel guide to Nassau
The Public Library building is of great architectural value - it is a vivid example of colonial architecture. The beautiful structure with a pink facade and small windows is located in a tropical garden. The library is open to the public. Besides books, collections of old documents and postage stamps, as well as works of art are stored here. The library opened in 1879 has retained many original decoration elements. … Open