re: Eleuthera

I’m on Spanish Wells as I type this. This is our sixth trip to Eleuthera, but first time to stay on Spanish Wells. We came here this time to get in a lot of fishing, exploring and lobster fishing.

We usually stay on Winding Bay, just north of Rock Sound. Winding Bay is a perfect secluded beach that is centrally located for exploring the entire island. We will be back there next year.

If you like to get away from crowds, explore the areas that rarely get seen, Eleuthera is ideal. Spanish wells is very nice for what it is… old fishing village slowly turning into a vacation spot.

Some things to keep in mind about the island:

You will get bit by insects. Mosquitoes and no seeums.
Groceries are about 25%-40% higher here.
The fresh mangos are the best you’ll ever have.
Roads are bumpy.
Rental cars are generally beat down.
People are genuinely friendly.
Relax, you’re on island time.
There are endless supply of beaches that you can try something different every day.
You will either be miserable or fall in love with the island. Very seldom do people fall in between. If you like big resorts and water parks, you will hate Eleuthera. If you like the raw outdoors, untouched beaches, and find beauty even when it is rough around the edges, you will love Eleuthera.

We normally fly into Nassau and then take pineapple air to Rock Sound. Fairly painless but also comes with the “island time” factor. This time we connected through Atlanta and flew Delta directly to North Eleuthera airport. Much more convenient.

Where we usually stay: Winding Bay rental