Grand bahama island: Attractions and Travel Guide

The bustle of Freeport attracts many visitors, however the many towns and villages spread across Grand Bahama Island all offer something for the tourist. West End, for many years the capital of Grand Bahama Island, is the island’s westernmost settlement. This was the centre for the smuggling activities throughout Grand Bahama Island’s history, and some of the ruins of the hastily constructed warehouses and bars can still be seen on the waterfront.
Pinder’s Point, one of the towns established by freed slaves after 1834, is found on the east coast of Hawksbill Creek. The clapboard homes have not changed in style since the town’s birth. Pinder’s Point boasts two boiling holes, openings in the seafloor where cold, fresh water pours out. Another of the towns created by the freed slaves is Williams Town. Although only 5 miles from Freeport, it has retained its slow, sleepy atmosphere. The oldest building is a shack located next to the only restaurant, the Traveller’s Rest. Near the waterfront is another boiling hole.

The best snorkelling reefs are found in Paradise Cove, where archaeological digs have established the existence of Lucayan tribes before the arrival of the Spanish. The larg3est settlement after Freeport, Eight Mile Rock, is a string of older settlements including Jones Town, Martin Town, Hanna Hill, and Wildgoose. The inhabitants here can trace their ancestry back to the freed slaves who arrived in the 19th century. Here you will find restaurants offering the freshest Bahamian cuisine, rivalling any in Freeport.

Other Attractions Bahamas:

Freeport (About 15 mi)