Eleuthera is a beautiful, one hundred and ten mile long island with rolling hills and magnificent beaches. Dotted with an array of quaint settlements, this island’s economic base varies as do the townships themselves.

Spanish Wells centers around the fishing industry for which it is famous. Named for the deep fresh water wells found here by its first settlers, this small, picturesque island is strewn with beautifully painted 19th century houses and immaculate flower gardens.

Harbour Island or ‘Briland’, as it is popularly called, is a three mile long island with a thriving tourist industry. The allure of its intimate resorts, sprinkled along the length of the island, its warm Briland hospitality and rich New England architecture, captivates visitors who can’t get enough and keep coming back for more.

The Current, The Bluff & The Bogues in the north are farming and fishing townships. The rich soil and abundance of water, yield a variety of citrus and other produce.
 

Gregory Town, the pineapple princess of The Bahamas, is nestled on a hillside. This township is home of the popular, annual Pineapple Festival. Visitors are also attracted to this settlement, due in part, to its proximity to the world famous Surfer’s Beach.

Hatchet Bay is tucked away from the main highway, with a tranquil harbour and marina where yachtsmen have anchored for many years to experience the quiet serenity of this sheltered inlet.

James Cistern sits on a hillside, along the water’s edge, just about a mile south of the Cliffs, with a fabulous beach hidden away on its’ Atlantic side.

Governor’s Harbour - a quaint, colonial style settlement is home of the first visitors to Eleuthera (the Eleutheran Adventurers) and today it houses the offices of the Local Government and Island Administrator. It is also the home of the restored Haynes Library. Picturesque Cupid’s Cay adjoins Governor’s Harbour.

Rock Sound - this busy
settlement is quite diversified. Here you’ll  find vegetable and
animal farms, along with a
variety of businesses. The well known Ocean Hole can also be found here.

Green Castle, Weymss Bight, Deep Creek, John Millars, Waterford & Bannerman Town - these south Eleuthera settlements are basically farming townships. Here you will discover the quiet allure of island life and experience the peaceful beauty of the Lighthouse beach.