Known simply as Briland to its residents, Harbour Island, Bahamas, is often is called the Nantucket of the Caribbean.
Approximately 3.5 miles long and only 1.5 miles wide, Harbour Island is located just off the tip of Eleuthera, separated by a narrow channel. Regular ferry service shuttles resort and hotels guests as well as daily visitors from North Eleuthera for a day of exploring and shopping the picturesque village of Dunmore Town.
Harbour Island is famous for its pink sand beaches, which are found all along the east side of the island. The beach is protected by an outlying coral reef that makes the turquoise clear water one of the safest and most alluring swimming and snorkeling spots in The Bahamas.
Adventure vacationers can also seek out these waters for great diving opportunities. Current Cut, for example, offers one of the most thrilling high-current dives in the Caribbean.
The colorfully painted New England-style architecture on the Harbour Island beautifully compliments the lush palms trees, flower-lined streets and pink sand beaches. This tiny world famous island is a vacation magnet for the rich and famous, savvy travelers and beach vacation seekers alike.
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