Eleuthera-Harbour Island lies 50 miles east of Nassau. Eleuthera is 110 miles long and fairly thin where some of areas reach over one mile wide. There are roughly 8000 full time residents on Eleuthera according to the 2000 census. Harbour Island lies 2 miles east of Eleuthera and is roughly 3 ½ miles long and ½ mile wide. The 2000 census put Harbour Island's population at 2000. Eleuthera-Harbour Island group also includes the Island of Spanish Wells. Spanish Wells is just a short ferry ride from North Eleuthera. This island is just between Eleuthera-Harbour Island. It is 1 ¾ miles long and ½ mile wide. Its' population is 1800 according to the 2000 census. Eleuthera is a Greek word meaning freedom. " The Freedom Island" as the locals like to call it, offers freedom from your life's daily chores and freedom from the stress that permeates so many of our lives. The original population consisted of the Tainos, or Arawaks, as they were also known. The Spaniards deported most of these original inhabitants to the mines of Hispaniola. It is estimated that the balance of the original descendants mostly died off by mid 1500's. Then the island remained mostly unoccupied until the mid 1600's. It was then that the "Puritan Pilgrims" of Bermuda moved in and became known as the "Eleutherian Adventurers." Harbour Island has Dunmore Town. This little town, with its' friendly residents, beautiful homes, white picket fences, picturesque landscapes, and small worl d charm, will entice your inner thoughts and promote a sense of calm and serenity that you have not been in touch with for years. Harbour Island's white and pink sand beaches, which provide peace and tranquility, beckon and await you and your family. Spanish Wells derived its' name from the Spaniards who would come here to fill their casks with fresh water from their long and daunting voyages at sea. This island has great diving interests, such as, a sunken train wreck that awaits your exploration. Fishing is in the native's blood here as the locals call this a fishing village. Fishermen should come and ply their craft. Come experience these beautiful pink and white sand beaches of this island group. Whether your interests are Eleuthera-Harbour Island golf, sun-bathing, scuba-diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, or just relaxing on a hammock under a palm tree with the your favorite "tropical" drink, the charm of these islands should not be missed.