Eleuthera, Bahamas

Population: Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells - Approx. 11,165
Island Size: 110 miles long, 2.5 miles at widest point
Area: 200 sq. miles
Highest Point: 168 Ft.
Location: Lat. 25.00° N | Long. 76.50° W
Distance from Nassau: 60 miles east of Nassau
Distance from Florida: 240 miles, southeast of Miami

Named by European settlers, Eleuthera is derived from the Greek word for freedom. There are two regions - North Eleuthera and South Eleuthera. North Eleuthera includes Harbour Island, Spanish Wells, Upper & Lower Bogue, The Bluff, and The Current & Current Island, Gregory Town, Hatchet Bay and James' Cistern.

South Eleuthera includes Governor's Harbour, Palmetto Point, Savannah Sound, Tarpum Bay, Rock Sound, Green Castle, Deep Creek, Waterford, Wemyss Bight and Bannerman Town.

The principal settlements are Governor's Harbour (the administrative capital), Rock Sound, Tarpum Bay (the last remaining fishing village) Harbour Island (known for its unique pink-sand beaches), and Spanish Wells.  Eleuthera is known for it's excellent pineapples and ceebrates with an annual Pineapple Festival in Gregory Town.

Over the past three years there has been a resurge of interest in Eleuthera. Several high-end beach communities are in various stages of development. While more and more people are discovering the tranquil, laid-back lifestyle Eleuthera offers, the island is in no danger of losing its quiet, friendly charm.

Restaurants are abundant throughout the island. Governor's Harbour and Palmetto Point have numerous dining choices, including Tippy's, the most popular restaurant in Eleuthera.

Governor's Harbour also has some excellent shops, car rentals, post office, gas stations, banks -including an ATM at Barclay's Bank and numerous grocery stores.

Many residents get fresh produce from a local farm near Palmetto Point.

Rock Sound, just a few minutes away from the new Cotton Bay development, offers more dining options as well as grocery stores, shopping and hardware stores. Fresh water via a reverse osmosis system (RO), shower facilities, laundry facilities and ice onsite can be found at Davis Harbour Marina, as can gas and oil.

Medical facilities can be found in most settlements in the form of a clinic and private doctor, with Governor's Harbour having a few.

Haynes Public Library has both wireless and cable connections and computers for public use. Rock Sound, Palmetto Point and Harbour Island all have internet access.

Airports
Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB): This is the the most active of the three airports due to it's central location on Eleuthera. It is about 7.5 miles north of Governors Harbour, 20 miles south of Gregory Town and about 50 minutes by car south of North Eleuthera.

North Eleuthera Airport (ELH): Located less than a mile from the water taxi, this airport is the primary choice for those travelling to Harbour Island or Spanish Wells.

Rock Sound Airport (RSD): The Rock Sound Airport primarily services south Eleuthera