Things to do in the Bahamas

Outdoor enthusiasts will find Bahamas a haven for exciting activities and ultimate fun under the sun. If you think Bahamas is all about water theme parks, all-inclusive hotels and lackluster golfing, then you have not seen everything this archipelago country has to offer. If you are looking for challenging activities that thrill and inspire, then you have to venture out from the popular islands of Bahamas to its untamed yet more interesting locations.

If you are serious about underwater exploration and want to do better than cute and colorful tropical fishes, then don’t just limit yourself to the diving and snorkeling spots of the New Providence Island or the areas surrounding Nassau. Go where the action truly is – the Bimini reefs – where you can swim with stingrays and barracudas or dolphins and giant loggerhead turtles among the customary multi-hued fish and bountiful underwater foliage. The Elbow and Exumas Cays also feature fascinating underwater gardens that are worth checking out.

Sailing is the next most popular outdoor adventure in the Bahamas. With its colorful sparkling waters, hundreds of cays and thousands of islets, it is a perfect spot to power up your boat and go exploring the rich canvas of the Bahamas. No more rubbing shoulders with hundreds of tourists and no more sharing a crowded beach with rowdy beach bums, you can just hop on your boat and sail to a remote island paradise. Then, you can enjoy the serenity of spectacular scenery and stunning beaches all your own.

The underwater treasures of the Bahamas are not just for sightseeing but make for a challenging catch as well. If fishing is your sport, then you will have your hands full here. The options are endless: bone-fishing, fly-fishing or deep sea fishing, all these and more are available in most parts of the Bahamian islands. You don’t even have to worry about gear, fishing is a famous attraction in the area and there are plenty of places to score your favorite equipment. There are also countless fishing lodges that are more than willing to accommodate you. Check out the magnificent Bimini for deep-sea fishing, Green Turtle at Abaco for bone-fishing or bottom-fishing and Treasure Cay for a big marlin catch.

Finally, the Bahamas is not just all about water activities. Bird watchers will find the area a fertile ground for bird watching and also some decent hiking trails for avid amblers. The Exumas Cay Land and Sea Park is not just famous for its spectacular underwater gardens but also for the various species of birds that can be found in its wildlife sanctuary.

Another major destination for bird-watching and hiking in the country is the Abaco National Park. Its verdant forest is home to warblers, Cuban Emeralds, flycatchers and yellow-throats and the endangered Bahama parrot as well.  Just follow the nature trail and you’ll soon find the music and the visual of the park’s abundant bird residents.

Another birdwatcher’s paradise is the nature reserve of Inagua which is also home to the Bahama parrot and endemic species of the woodstar hummingbird, swallow and yellow warble. There are also some idyllic white sand beaches around Inagua where you can lounge and relax to your heart’s content in tranquility and peace.