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The Abacos
What Makes The Abacos Unique
The Abacos are a group of islands and cays that form a 120-mile–long chain stretching over 650 square miles. The coastlines are scalloped with bays, coves and protected harbors that feature full-service marinas and resorts. Great Abaco Island and Little Abaco serve as the "mainland." Marsh Harbour has a lively downtown area with all city amenities. Treasure Cay boasts miles of pristine beaches, including one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Elbow Cay and Green Turtle Cay are old English loyalist settlements, where you’ll find beautifully preserved colonial architecture with a touch of Bahamian pastels, of course. And Guana Cay is famous for Sunday barbecues atop the island's tall sand dune, which overlooks a magnificent 7-mile–long beach.
Boating Capital Of The World
The Abacos are one of the world's top boating and sailing destinations and have been The Bahamas' boating capital since colonial times. The number and variety of islands make this an island hopper's paradise.
Elbow Cay Lighthouse
Elbow Cay is home to The Abacos' most famous landmark—candy-striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse in Hope Town, built in 1862. It stands at 89 feet and is one of only a handful of manually operated lighthouses in the world.
Boat Building
The tradition of building boats by hand (without plans) has been passed down for centuries in The Abacos. Some residents of Man-O-War Cay, known as the islands’ boat-building center, still practice that trade, and are renowned for their superior workmanship.
Colonial Villages
British Loyalists left the United States after the American Revolution ended to establish homesteads in The Abacos. The Loyalist heritage remains strong and their presence is still noticeable today in the colonial style homes of Hope Town and New Plymouth.
Here are some popular Places to Stay on The Abacos
Here are some popular Things to Do on The Abacos
Here are some upcoming and featured events in The Abacos
The Custom Shootout
Wed, May 2, 2018 to Sat, May 5, 2018
An exclusive invitation-only Billfish tournament, the Custom Shootout is an all-release format, limited to 50 custom-built inboard boats - 32 feet or larger. The boats chosen represent the U.S.
Island Roots Heritage Festival
Fri, May 4, 2018 to Sun, May 6, 2018
Over the past few years, the Island Roots Heritage Festival has become a hit throughout the historic New Plymouth settlement. The festival showcases and celebrates the relationship between New Plymouth and its sister settlement Key West.
The Shootout - Production Vs. Custom
Wed, May 16, 2018 to Sat, May 19, 2018
This billfish tournament is the second leg of The Abaco Diamond Series. It will include production boats challenging custom boats in an all-release format to see who gets bragging rights.
