"Grand Bahama is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."
Johnaceo "Nay Nay" Saunders, Grand Bahama IslandGrand Bahama Island
There’s something for everyone on Grand Bahama Island. With a distinct mix of historic appeal, modern attractions and ecological wonders, your visit is sure to be memorable. On Grand Bahama Island, you can combine a glamorous vacation at an upscale resort with the charming allure of a small town. Boasting one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems, three national parks, endless beaches and crisp blue water, Grand Bahama Island has it all.
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Full of history and charm, Grand Bahama Island is a complete vacation destination. Some of the island’s settlements, such as Pinder’s Point, Russell Town and William’s Town, are named after the former families who founded them. Today, these settlements serve as cultural hot spots for visitors. There are three distinct destinations on Grand Bahama Island—East End, Freeport/Lucaya and West End—each offering their own unique experience. And if you’re looking to tour some natural surroundings, feel free to explore the island’s three national parks, two of which are home to a large numbers of native birds. And, of course, no Bahamian island would be complete without miles of beautiful beaches—found on the south side of Grand Bahama Island.
Peterson Cay National Park
Peterson Cay lies one mile off the southern shore. At 1½ acres, it is one of the smallest National Parks in The Bahamas. Park area includes the cay, as well as the surrounding one-quarter mile of marine environment.
Rand Nature Centre
This National Park comprises 100 acres of natural beauty in the heart of Freeport. A 2,000-foot trail winds through coppice and pine forest. The birder's paradise is home to a variety of species that can be seen year-round, with peak season from October to May.
Vast Underwater Caves
Dive beneath the surface to explore a cavernous world that's one of the biggest and among the most environmentally distinct. The cave system is accessible from both land and sea, with permission to dive required in some areas.
Birding
Of all the 700 islands and cays that make up The Islands Of The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island hosts the second-highest number of native bird species. You can see 18 of the 28 species of Bahamian birds that are not seen in the USA, Canada or Europe.
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