An adventure in the Abacos

The Abaco Islands or Abacos are located in northern portion of the wonderful Bahamas.  The Abacos constitute mainly the Little Abaco and Great Abaco islands along with all the Cays, which include Walker’s Cay, Umbrella Cay, Stranger’s Cay, Great Stirrup Cay, Man-o-War Cay, Castaway Cay, Great Guana Cay, Lubbers Quarters Cay, Elbow Cay, and Wood Cay. These islands form a significant portion of the entire Bahamas nation, and the Abacos itself constitutes 5 districts of the total 31. The districts are Hope Town, Moore’s Island, South Abaco, North Abaco and Central Abaco.

The total population of the islands stands at 14,000, with the city of Marsh Habour the capital. The combined Abacos ranks as the third largest Bahamian island.

Like the rest of the Bahamas, the Abacos is also all about tourism and the region is full of tourists in large numbers. Many have termed the islands as the sailing capital of the entire globe, well some may dispute this claim as they may find some other spots which may better Abacos, but, without a shadow of a doubt the Abacos is the sailing capital of the Bahamas. Besides, there are four national parks- Abaco Wild Horse Preserve, Great Guana Cay, Pelican Cays Land & Sea Park, and Man-O-War Cay, which need to be visited.

The islands are fun especially traveling within the islands and various Cays via boat.  You can experience nature at its best here. Abacos offers much more than the other islands of the nation, the best part is you may encounter something interesting on the island. Another feature and probably something you may not find anywhere else is you can hop from one island to another easily.

Marsh Harbor is the most important city in this region. The city is full of restaurants, which specialize in the local fair as well the major international cuisines. Besides, the city also boasts of a vibrant night life. Additionally, the city is full of professional sailors as you can charter a boat at the jetty of this city.

However, the fun doesn’t end here, there’s much more to explore. You need to travel eastwards to the marvelous island of Elbow Cay. A major spot here is Hope Town, which is known to the world for its famous candy striped lighthouse. However, the town has much more than just the lighthouse, there is a beach, more popularly known as White Sound and has impressive surfing facilities along with clean sands. It is recommended you rent out a golf cart to move in around the place. Elbow Cay also has scuba diving facilities along with snorkeling trips and other general entertainment facilities.

Once done with Elbow cay, you can travel northwards to the Great Guana Cay, which is famous for impressive beaches along with wonderful bars and restaurants. The food specialty here is the tasty Sunday Native Pork Roast.

Then there’s the Man of War Cay, which is more into boat building. The Treasure Cay has a spectacular resort and golf course. It also possesses one of the most beautiful beaches of the world as per a leading magazine, the Marina, which is undoubtedly the most crowded on the entire island.

Let’s go through some questions which may be on your mind.

How do I reach the Abacos?

The Marsh International Airport and Treasure Cay airport are two important airports here. These airports are well connected to the US, especially the city of Florida and the travel time is also very impressive as depending upon the weather of course, and you can reach Abacos within half an hour.

Where do I stay during my trip to Abacos?

You will be spoilt for choice in Abacos. There is a choice amongst various budgets. The more popular landmarks are Bahama Beach Club, Treasure Cay Hotel, Resort and Marina, Bluff House and Lofty Fig.

When is the best time to visit the Abacos?

The peak tourist season in the Abacos is from November to May. However, you need to shell a lot of money during these months as hotels are always full and it is quite difficult to get airline tickets and other facilities. If you are looking for a budget holiday, it is recommended you visit the Abacos in the months of June and July, when there is no rush and you will be also be able to save some bucks.

In conclusion, the Abaco Islands are the places to visit. I can assure you your experience will be unique and you will explore something new on your trip. The place has it all from sandy beaches to huge waves to parks, you name it and you will find it there. So, do not waste any further time and start planning your trip to this wonderful place in the Bahamas.