Eleuthera, Bahamas

Escape from the Ordinary

Eleuthera – a name that literally means freedom, still exudes pristine natural beauty and colorful local charm.

Established as a playground for the wealthy in the 1960′s, the island of Eleuthera remains largely untouched.

Over the last couple of years, the island has garnered renewed interest as its untouched beauty is being rediscovered by privileged travelers from around the world.

The New York Times described Eleuthera as having “self-evident allure with pink sandy beaches as far as the eye can see”.

• Eleuthera is an island in the Bahamas, about 50 miles (80 km) east of Nassau.
• Eleuthera is long and thin—110 miles long.
• The population of this Bahamian island is 8,000.
• The population of Governor’s Harbour is 843.
• The name “Eleuthera” is derived from the Greek word for “free.”
• The island’s main settlements are Governor’s Harbour, Palmetto Point, Rock Sound, and Tarpum Bay
• Harbour Island just off the northern tip of Eleuthera, is known for its unusual pink sand beaches and exclusive hotels.
• The island’s best known export is pineapples and lobster.