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Eleuthera TELEPHONE CODE 242 / POPULATION 7800 / AREA 198 SQ MILES

Why Go? North ...... 139 So what do you do in Eleuthera, a 100-mile-long wisp curv- Harbour Island ...... 139 ing east like an archer’s bow? According to literature, re- search and dependable local gossips, most people come here Preacher’s Cave ...... 149 to do…absolutely nothing. That’s right. The beach bum is Current ...... 149 the true royal here, their every do-nothing need met by mile Gregory Town ...... 149 upon mile of obliging shores. These are the supermodels of Gregory Town to the beach world: pink sand, sunlight dancing on cerulean Governor’s Harbour .....150 waters, sheltered coves, dramatic cliff s. Governor’s Harbour .....152 For those looking for more than a suntan, Eleuthera of- ...... 153 fers a number of high energy distractions. Wreck divers can Windermere Island ...... 153 explore the Devil’s Backbone, fashionistas and foodies can Rock Sound ...... 155 salivate at the upscale boutiques and bistros of Harbour Cotton Bay to Eleuthera Island, and seasoned surfers can catch the waves of the Point ...... 155 eastern shore. While Harbour Island, a celebrity favorite, is developed and pricey (though fabulous), ‘mainland’ Eleuthera is ripe for off -the-beaten-path exploration. Best Places to Stay When to Go » Rock House (p143) Eleuthera » Pink Sands Resort (p143) °C/°F Te m p Rainfall inches/mm » Runaway Hill (p143) 40/104 12/300 » Edge of the World (p150) 30/86 8/200 Best Places to Eat 20/68 1/100 » Arthur’s Bakery & Café

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