Andros Bahamas:
Bonefish Capital of the World
Andros is the largest of all the Islands (104 miles long and 40 miles
wide) but has the smallest population for its size. It has an abundance of
bonefish and the world's third largest barrier reef which is over 140 miles
(225km) long
and is renowned for its superb diving sites and marine life. Andros (2,300 square miles) is the fifth largest island in the Caribbean,
but only has a population of 8,000 people. Andros is 167 km (104 miles) long and
64 km (40 miles) wide at its widest point.
Andros is composed of three major islands: North Andros,
Mangrove Cay, and South Andros, and
hundreds of cays adjoined by mangrove estuaries and tidal swamp lands. An
astonishing two hundred different types of birds are native to Andros
Island!
Andros is the largest of the Bahama islands, dwarfing the more
densely populated New Providence in size almost tenfold. Teaming with lush green
foliage, spunky land crabs, and wild orchids of every possible color, Andros is
an Edenic paradise. And if you like to get your feet wet, Andros has more then a
few beaches to do it, as well as some of the best diving sites in the world,
filled with deep coral canyons and magnificent blue holes. Due to its proximity
to the Tongue of the Ocean and network of fresh and saltwater blue holes,
Andros Bahamas was a popular scuba diving destination in the early days of
the sport. It was a populardestination for famous divers as Jacques
Cousteau.
Andros is the least densely populated of all the Bahamas, with a population
of a little over six thousand. Most of these people live on the east coast
of the island in the three major towns on the island; Nicholls Town and
Andros Town on North Andros, and Congo Town, on South Andros. Andros
Island's port of Fresh Creek was once a popular hangout for the "Rat Pack,"
including Sammy Davis, Jr.
Unspoiled and virtually undiscovered: Andros Island, Bahamas is a world
apart from the crowds and an authentic Bahamas Vacation.
Where To Stay
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Built and operated by the Birch Family since 1960, this 21-room totally all-inclusive resort
offers a variety of ways for visitors to explore Andros and the Andros
Barrier Reef. The Lodge emphasizes freedom from crowds, a low-impact
lifestyle and a natural environment.
Andros Special Offers
Spend 4 nights or more at Small Hope Bay Lodge and receive free air travel from Nassau!
To celebrate Small Hope Bay Lodges's 50th Year Anniversary, they are offering you the following: "Free Round Trip Airfare from Nassau!" Spend 4 nights or more with the all inclusive Abaco resort and they will book and pay for your round tripairfare from Nassau to Andros! (when booking with us ask for the "Nassau Airfare Special").
(Offer cannot be combined with other offers Book by July 31, 2010; Bookings after July 31st and special is valid on stays of 5 nights or more and valid for travel anytime.
Valid: Travel by Dec. 22, 2010.)
Check out our SPECIALS!
Discover
Scuba for Free at the Small Hope Bay Lodge Dive Shop
Our free Discover Scuba lessons are designed for beginners who want to try
scuba diving for the first time. We offer them right at our dock, on the
beach at Small Hope Bay, in water you can stand up in! Beginners often tell
us they were surprised how easy it is.
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Discover Scuba for Free
at the Small Hope Bay Lodge Dive Shop Our free Discover
Scuba lessons are designed for beginners who want to try scuba diving for the
first time. We offer them right at our dock, on the beach at Small Hope Bay, in
water you can stand up in! Beginners often tell us they were surprised how easy
it is.
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