A
look at nearby Abaco, just a few
minutes away:
Man-O-War
Cay
Also easily accessible from Marsh
Harbour by ferry, Man-O-War Cay is the
most active boat building center in the
area, known as the "nautical capital"
of the Abacos. Boats of all types visit
Man-O-War for maintenance and repair.
The famous Joe Albury, whose family
dates back several generations on this
cay, continues to craft sailing
dinghies, model hulls and gifts in his
studio, all made from Abaco hardwoods.
The Sail Shop offers visitors the
opportunity to observe the process of
sails and canvas bags being
created.
Great
Guana
Cay
Epitomizing the laid-back atmosphere of
all the settled cays, Great Guana,
about ten miles from Marsh Harbour by
boat, is one of Abaco's most idyllic
destinations. The carefree spirit of
Guana is the very definition of Abaco
life, inherent in the genuine warmth of
the friendly residents who occupy this
beautiful island - and, in fact, all of
the Abaco Islands.
Treasure Cay Golf
Course
The course is carved out of the woods
on a generous tract of land so there is
no interference from adjacent fairways.
Measuring 6985 yards from the blue tees
and with 60 strategically placed sand
bunkers, it challenges even the best
players. Natural terrain and
undulations along with imaginative
contouring provide subtleties which
will make you want to play it more than
once.
Elbow
Cay &
Hopetown
Noted as one of Abaco's most charming
villages, Hopetown's picturesque
colonial architecture clearly reflects
the New England heritage of its
residents. Pastel homes of pink, blue,
green and yellow are surrounded by
gardens bursting with vibrant color.
One of the island's most prominent
views is Hopetown's famous
candy-striped lighthouse. Built in
1863, this historical monument remains
as one of the few manned lighthouses in
the Bahamas today, still utilizing the
original brass weight mechanism.
Abaco
National
Park
Located in the Southern part of Abaco
near Hole in the Wall, Abaco National
Park includes 20,500 acres of protected
land that's managed by the Bahamas
National Trust. Visitors to the park
can enjoy 5,000 acres of pine forest,
home to over 1,000 endangered Bahamian
parrots. The park was created in 1994
and includes wetlands, sand dunes and
mangrove areas. Rangers from the Trust
offer guided tours of the protected
area.
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