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55 Best and Fun Things To Do In Eleuthera, Bahamas


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Eleuthera, a small island situated in the Bahamas, is renowned for its stunning beaches with pink sand and clear turquoise water. While it is a popular spot for families to vacation, it also offers a fantastic opportunity for solo exploration.

There are plenty of activities to do here, including scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing. Some of the most popular beaches in Eleuthera include Lighthouse Beach, Ten Bay Beach, and Rainbow Bay Beach.

Additionally, Eleuthera is a great place for hiking and biking. It is home to beautiful green areas, such as the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, a natural park dedicated to showcasing the natural beauty of the Bahamas.

Discover more amazing things to do in Eleuthera, Bahamas, in our list below

The 55 Most Popular Things To Do In Eleuthera, Bahamas

55. Cupids Cay

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

54. Master Watersports

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Bay St Ness Bay Beach

Tel:  242 554 6847

Web Address:   https://masterwatersports.business.site/

53. St. George’s Cay

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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52. Castle Macmillan

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: XRC9+22 Tarpum Bay

51. Black in Blue Charters

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: South Street Spanish Wells

Tel:  242 821 0153

Web Address:   https://blackinbluecharters.com/

50. Cotton Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Alexander Levenshteyn, Google Maps

49. Winding Bay Beach

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: XR7W+8FQ Tarpum Bay

48. Edwin’s Turtle Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

47. Rainbow Cay

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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46. Pierres Island

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

45. Lover’s Beach

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Credit: Cody Smith, Google Maps

44. STAR Island Bahamas

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Web Address:   http://starislandbahamas.net/

43. James Point Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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42. Gold Star Adventures

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 28th

Tel:  242 823 4996

41. Winding Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

40. Tarpum Bay Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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39. Airport Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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38. Double Bay Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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37. Island charters pigs and fishing & Excursions

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: Adventurer’s Avenue street Spanish Wells

Tel:  242 470 6206

Web Address:   http://islandchartersspanishwells.com/

36. Haynes Library

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 5QV3+4FH Haynes Ave Governor’s Harbour

Tel:  242 332 2877

Web Address:   https://hayneslibrary.com/

35. Princess Street Gallery

4.6 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: G926+PMX Princess Street Dunmore Town

Tel:  242 333 2788

Web Address:   http://harbourislandgallery.com/

34. The Islands Spa

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: F9W8+G5R Colebrook Street Dunmore Town

Tel:  242 464 0670

Web Address:   http://theharbourislandspa.com/

33. Man Island

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

32. Tay Bay Beach

4.2 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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31. Receiver’s Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 7M6J+WWG Unnamed Rd. Governor’s Harbour Governors Harbour

30. Spanish Wells Museum

4.2 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: G6VX+GQ9 Spanish Wells

Tel:  242 333 4710

29. Whiteland Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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28. Edwin’s Turtle Lake Marine Reserve

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

Location: Queen’s Hwy

Tel:  242 422 9109

Web Address:   http://edwinsmarinepreserve.com/

27. Windermere Island

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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26. James Cistern Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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25. Queens Bath

4.4 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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24. Helios House

4.7 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: 5RH7+P52 North Palmetto Point

Tel:  242 808 0266

Web Address:   https://helios-house.com/

23. Hatchet Bay Cave

4.1 ★★★★☆ (29 reviews)

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Location: 9F8H+JWW Alice Town

Web Address:   https://bahamas.com/vendor/hatchet-bay-cave

22. Ben Bay Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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21. Cathedral Cave

4.9 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: VR3V+53P Rock Sound

Web Address:   http://projecteleuthera.org/caves

20. Da Salty Pig Adventures

5.0 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: Spanish Wells

Tel:  242 422 9348

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/da.salty.pig/

19. Twin Coves Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

18. Russell Island

4.5 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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17. Spanish Wells

4.7 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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16. Rainbow Bay Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: 8HM9+H92 Wandering Shore Dr Rainbow Bay

15. Spanish wells fishing Charters

5.0 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

Location: &1st street Spanish WellsThe  South St

Tel:  242 359 7894

Web Address:   http://spanishwellsfishing.com/

14. Eleuthera Island Farm

4.8 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

Location: Queen’s Hwy

Tel:  242 332 0333

Web Address:   http://islandfarmeleuthera.com/

13. Preacher’s Cave

4.7 ★★★★★ (84 reviews)

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Location: H843+XHP The Bluff Settlement

12. Sapphire Blue Hole

4.6 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

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Location: H73V+CPF The Bluff Settlement

Web Address:   https://bahamas.com/vendor/sapphire-blue-hole

11. Queen’s Baths

4.6 ★★★★★ (113 reviews)

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Location: Queen’s Hwy

10. Ocean Hole

4.6 ★★★★★ (172 reviews)

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Location: VR7V+9P2 Rock Sound

9. Glass Window Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (288 reviews)

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Location: Queen’s Hwy

Tel:  242 332 2142

Web Address:   https://bahamas.com/vendor/glass-window-bridge

Our Top picks

8. Surfer’s Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

7. Gaulding Cay Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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6. French Leave Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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5. Pink Sands Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

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Web Address:   https://pandotrip.com/the-unique-pink-sands-beach-in-harbour-island-the-bahamas-17855/

4. Ten Bay Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (117 reviews)

Web Address:   http://tenbaybeachvilla.com/

3. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: Banks Road Governor’s Harbour

Tel:  242 332 3831

Web Address:   http://levypreserve.org/

2. Lighthouse Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (140 reviews)

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1. Harbour Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (147 reviews)

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Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Eleuthera, Bahamas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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