Perhaps the most jaw-dropping of all the Out Islands, the Exumas are a 120-mile chain of 365 islands and cays where the waters are impossibly clear and luminous, often appearing in shades of aquamarine and sapphire that seem unreal. Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, a protected marine reserve, is a highlight for snorkelling and diving, with vibrant coral reefs and exotic sea life. Then there’s the world-famous Pig Beach at Big Major Cay, where friendly swimming pigs paddle out to greet visitors. Nearby, you can also swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, explore hidden Thunderball Grotto (featured in the eponymous James Bond film), and relax on Chat ‘n’ Chill Beach on Stocking Island. Great Exuma, the largest island, is home to the capital George Town, where visitors can enjoy markets, restaurants, and the gateway to the Exuma Cays. Several daily flights from Nassau (around 40 minutes) serve Exuma International Airport (GGT) near George Town. You can also charter a boat or join a day tour from Nassau to the northern cays.
Read more in my post A Quick Look at the "Out Islands" of the Bahamas.
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