Top sigths of Bahamas
Without a doubt, the Bahamas are rich not only in historic places of interest. Atlantis Water Park will be a great choice for visitors who seek entertainment. The territory of the park is divided into 14 separated parks. There are artificial lagoons, underwater labyrinths, swimming pools and rides there. … OpenChapters of the guide to Abaco
Travel guide to Abaco
To the service of guests of Abaco, there is a fantastic choice of comfortable areas suitable for beach recreation. Great Abaco Island is the location of Tahiti Beach. This is an internationally famous beach with white sand and lush tropical flora. Rows of tall palm trees grow near the water, so vacationers do not need to have a sun umbrella as they can always hide under the shade of trees. Water is crystal clear in … Open
Abaco for children - what to visit
Children can also learn something about the history of the settling of Bahamas. So, you can visit the bar-gallery called Pete's where you can find a small museum invented by the first colonists. Another exciting activity is a trip to Hope Town. There is a 37-meters-high acting lighthouse there and you can even get to the top of it (if the keeper permits) and visit two museums. Fans of Moby-Dick would especially … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Here on Abaco local masters sell various things made from shells and sponges in large quantities. Besides, you can buy water from the famous «fountain of youth» here as well. Perhaps, it doesn’t guarantee any healing properties, but it would certainly be a nice memento. Here you can find a great number of souvenirs associated with the creativity of Ernest Hemingway. What is more, you can also buy a pirate … Open
Best beaches
Among the many beaches of Abaco, we should emphasize the Sandy Point beach, which will attract the attention of lovers of comfort. The beach is located in a small resort village. That’s why there are attractive hotels and nice national taverns within walking distance from the coast. Among the distinctive features of the Sandy Point coast, there is the abundance of sea stars. Watching them will give a lot of … Open
Traditions and mentality of Abaco
The best way to get to know the national culture and traditions of Abaco is to the Junkanoo festival which takes place from 26th December to 1st January annually. During this period you can hear drums and national songs non-stop from everywhere. Besides, you can also see the locals marching along the streets in their traditional costumes. There are several parades which took place during the festival and they are … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
There also lots of dishes here which were borrowed from the British cosines. You can easily find toasts, eggs, and steaks in any proper restaurant. Such European dishes as mac n cheese, schnitzel, ham hocks, and fried chicken are also extremely popular here. As for deserts, the locals usually take fruits (it can be just one or as a made dish). There are lots of mangos, breadfruits, guavas, pineapples, and papayas … Open