This chain of two main islands and nearly 120 islets stretches for 120 miles and is a boating hub, known for its charming colonial towns, protected harbours, calm seas, and relaxed, friendly vibe. Great Abaco and the smaller cays just offshore—Elbow Cay, Green Turtle Cay, and Man-O-War Cay—form the heart of the region. Hope Town (pictured here) on Elbow Cay is a postcard-perfect village with candy-colored cottages and the striking red-and-white striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse, built in 1862 one of the world´s last hand-operated lighthouses; nearby Tahiti Beach and Treasure Cay Beach are among the most beautiful stretches of sand anywhere in the Bahamas. Marsh Habour is home to myriad restaurants, resorts, and marinas, and Treasure Cay is a resort community featuring the aforementioned stunning 3½ mile white-powder beach. The Abacos also offer world-class sailing, fishing, and diving/snorkeling. Charter a yacht, rent a skiff, or island-hop between cays for beach bars, snorkelling reefs, and superb sunsets. Daily 45-minute flights from Nassau go to Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, then ferries and small water taxis connect the nearby cays.
Read more in my post A Quick Look at the "Out Islands" of the Bahamas.
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