The Abacos Sailing, Boating & Fishing Paradise

The Abacos are a sailing and boating pleasure ground. It is located in the Northern Bahamas. 120 miles of amazing islands and cays make up this group, which consists of: the Great Abaco, the Little Abaco, Stranger's Cay, Wood Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Umbrella Cay, Great Guana Cay, Gorda Cay, Walker's Cay, Elbow Cay, Man-O-War Cay, and Mores Island. Great Abaco is the third largest island in the Abacos. The main island of Great Abaco is protected by a string of cays several miles offshore, which provides wonderful sailing and boating in the Sea of Abaco. It is known in the world as a "Sailors' Paradise" and if this is in your blood don't pass up the opportunity to experience it. The cultural history of The Abacos is similar to the rest of the Bahamas as the Abaconians; a light-haired, light-eyed group of European ancestral peoples; are direct descendants from the refugees who fled the newly independent United States in 1783. The natives utilize boat building, family run hotels, farming, fishing and guesthouses as their economic means within this group of islands. You can learn more about the history of this island group at the Albert Lowe museum, which can be found in Abaco. Abaco National Park is 20,000 acres in Southern Abaco that is home to the Abaco parrot. A beautiful and unbelievable park that should be on your list if you are a sightseer or would just like to enjoy the natural beauty and habitat of a land untouched by time. The park offers views that will provide lifetime memories and offer the serenity that seems to have escaped most vacatio n destinations. Elbow Cay offers breath taking hill top views and beaches. It also has the famous, and must see, Hope Town Lighthouse. The large red and white rings makes this lighthouse spectacular to look at and there is a guide there to provide all the particulars on its' operation. Man-O-War Cay is named after the Man-O-War bird. Its' inhabitants rely heavily on shipbuilding for their livelihood and the town resembles that of the United States' New England villages with just an added touch of tropical vegetation. It is a delight to see and visit. Walker's Cay is the northern most island in the Bahamas and is a fisherman's dream come true. It is excellent for game fish and is a must if you want to try your skills in a tropical paradise of unimaginable proportions. Treasure Cay is the whole family's perfect spot for activities such as romantic beaches, tennis courts, an outstanding marina, scuba diving and golf at the Abacos' only public Golf Course, Treasure Cay Golf Club. Treasure Island is the perfect island for all beach goers as the most spectacular and superb beaches can be found here. If you are looking for a holiday or vacation get-away that is fun, exciting, picture post card perfect, with many activities (such as snorkeling, scuba diving, etc.) or just some quiet time, you should consider The Abacos islands because it will meet either your individual needs or those of your family. Although many of the islands in the Bahamas have casinos this group of islands is free of any high-rise structures and casinos.