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| District | Harbor Island | |
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| Residents | 1.640 | |
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| height | 14 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | 333-2621 (Tourist Information Center. Bay Street) | |
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Harbor Island is an island in front Eleuthera.
background
Harbor Island, 5 km long and barely more than 400 m wide, from the locals Briland called, was settled by the English in 1694. The distance to Eleuthera is about 3 km, and is covered in 10 minutes by water taxi. The main town and at the same time the only town on the island Dunmore Town, named after the former Governor of the Bahamas (1786-1797), the Earl of Dunmore. At the end of the 18th century, the place was an important port and sugar producer with 2,500 inhabitants. In the 19th century it was the second largest city in the Bahamas. The largest ships in the Bahamas were built here between 1792 and 1922 and some of them were also exported. By 1943 the population sank again to 743. From Titus Hole, from which one has a view over the harbor, it is said that it was the island's first prison.
The Harbor Island Beach is a 5 km long, pink, fine sand beach where there are all kinds of water sports. There are some interesting diving spots around the island. The cruise ship "Cienfuego" sank off the island. The massive wreck of the "Potatoe & Onion" from the 19th century can be found in a depth of 5 m.
Dunmore Town
Dunmore Town, the first capital of the Bahamas, was founded in 1791 by Lord Dunmore. The place was once an important port and sugar producer. You can still find beautiful colonial-style buildings there today. The almost five kilometer long pink sandy beach is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
getting there
By plane
There is a runway in the south of the village, but it is out of order and full of containers.
By boat
Bahama Ferries' fast ferries connect the islands of Eleuthera, St. Georges Cay and Harbor Island with Nassau.
- Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. from Nassau, 10:05 a.m. from Spanish Wells, 10:10 a.m. from Spanish Wells, 11 a.m. from Harbor Island; 3:40 p.m. from Harbor Island, 4:15 p.m. at Spanish Wells, 4:20 p.m. from Spanish Wells, 6:25 p.m. at Nassau
- Sundays, 8 a.m. from Nassau, 10:05 a.m. at Spanish Wells, 10:10 a.m. from Spanish Wells, 11 a.m. at Harbor Island; 1:00 p.m. from Harbor Island, 1:35 p.m. at Spanish Wells, 1:40 p.m. from Spanish Wells, 3:45 p.m. at Nassau
Mail boat
- The Mailboat Eleuthera Express runs from Spanish Wells and Harbor Island to Nassau, the journey time is approx. 5 hours, the fare for a one-way trip is $ 30. Departure from Nassau on Thursday at 7am, return from North Eleuthera on Sunday at 1pm.
- The Mailboat Bahmas Daybreak III sails from Harbor Island to Nassau, the journey time is approximately 5 hours, the fare for a single trip is $ 30. Depart from Nassau on Wednesday at 6 p.m., return from Harbor Island on Sunday at 3 p.m.
mobility
Golf carts (electric operation)
- Briland Buggies, Lil Shan's Watersports, The Water Shack, next to Valentines Marina. Tel.: 422-9343.
- Dunmore Carts Rentals. Tel.: 333-2372.
- Johnson's garage, Princess Street. Tel.: 333-2376.
- Michael´s Rentals, Straw Market, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2384.
- Red Apple Rentals. Tel.: 333-2750.
- Ross garage, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2122.
- Sunshine Rentals. Tel.: 333-2509.
- Swat Golf Cart Rentals, Pitt Street. Tel.: 333-2071. Price: $ 35 per day for motorcycles, $ 47-65 for golf carts.
Bicycle rental
taxi
- Big M taxi. Tel.: 333-2043.
- Danny Major. Tel.: 333-3030.
- Ross' garage. Tel.: 333-2122.
Tourist Attractions
- St. John's Anglican Church, Dunmore Street and Goal Lane. The Anglican Church from 1768 is the oldest church in the Bahamas. In 1965 it was damaged by the hurricane Betsy and was lovingly restored in the following years.
- Loyalist Cottage. The Loyalist Cottage, a former mansion in Loyalist architecture, was built in 1797.
- Wesley Methodist Church, Chapel Street and Dunmore Street. Wesley Methodist Church was built in 1843.
- Dunmore Beach Club. Dunmore Beach Club was originally built for the Duke of Windsor, who spent time there with friends.
- Pink Sands Hotel. The Pink Sands Hotel was lovingly restored by the founder of Island Records record studio Chris Blackwell and is now part of the Island Outpost Group of Boutique Properties.
- British fortifications. At the south end of Bay Street are the overgrown remains of a British fortification. There are also some cannons preserved there.
activities
Boat charter
- Michael´s Boats & Jet Ski Rental, Colebrooke Street. Tel.: 333-2384.
- Valentine's Dive Center, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2080, Fax: 333-2309. Price: ½ day $ 850, full day $ 1,050.
fishing
- Top cat fishing, Romora Bay Club, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2323. Price: ½ day 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $ 750, full day 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $ 1,250.
- Valentine's Dive Center, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2080, Fax: 333-2309. Price: ½ day $ 875, full day $ 1,275.
Fish guides
- Bonefish Jermaine Johnson. Tel.: 464-0760.
- Bonefish Joe Cleare. Tel.: 333-2663.
- Bonefish Stanley Johnson. Tel.: 333-3205.
- Bonefish Stuart Cleare. Tel.: 464-0146.
- Bonefish Vincent Cleare. Tel.: 333-2072.
- Captain Herman Higgs. Tel.: 333-2453.
- Jef Fox. Tel.: 333-2323.
- Maxwell Higgs. Tel.: 333-2323.
Jet ski
- Michael´s Boats & Jet Ski Rental, Colebrooke Street. Tel.: 333-2384.
Kayaks
- Valentine's Dive Center, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2080, Fax: 333-2309. Price: ½ day $ 30, full day $ 45.
Marinas
- Harbor Island Marina. Tel.: 333-2427, Fax: 333-3040. VHF 16 CB 9, 38 berths, 10 'water depth; Bar, showers, restaurant, electricity, fuel, laundry, water. The marina is currently closed due to damage from a hurricane.
- Valentine's Yacht Club. Tel.: 333-2142, Fax: 333-2135. VHF 16 CB 9; 50 berths, 10 'water depth. Showers, ice cream, restaurant, fuel, laundry and water.
sailing
Diving
There are several dive sites around the island of Harbor Island. The shipwrecks that can be dived include the “Cienfuegos”, “Potato & Onion” and “Trainwreck”.
- Ocean Fox Dive Center (PADI, SSI), Romora Bay Club, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2323, Fax: 333-3040.
shop
- Briland Androsia Boutique, King Street. Tel.: 333-2342.
- Bristol Wines & Spirits, Briland Brooze, Princess Street. Tel.: 333-2645.
- Cash's Liquor Store, Love Lane. Tel.: 333-2084.
- Chacara Store, King Street. Tel.: 333-2176.
- Doris' Dry Goods, Bayfront, across from the Sea View Restaurant. General goods.
- Down Home Souvenir & Gift Collection, South Street / Dunmore Street. Tel.: 333-2922. Keepsakes, gifts.
- Dunmore Deli, Princess Street. Tel.: 333-2644.
- Sawyer's Foodstore, Dunmore Street. Tel.: 333-2358. Food.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sun 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Sibyl's Bakery, North end of Dunmore Street.
- Straw Market, Bay Street, waterfront. Souvenir.
kitchen
- Angela's starfish, Dunmore Street / Grant Street. Tel.: 333-2253. National.Open: Daily 7.30 a.m. - 8.30 p.m.
- Avery's Restaurant & Grill, Colebrook Street, across from Seagrapes. Tel.: 333-3126. National.Open: Wed - Mon 6.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5.30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Bahama Bayside Cafe, Bay Street, near Fisherman's Dock.
- Briland Deli, 1 block past Pigly Wigly, King Street. Quick meals.
- Broadway takeaway, Dunmore Street, next to Johnson's Grocery.
- Charlie's bar, Dunmore Street.
- Dunmore Deli, King Street. Tel.: 333-2644.
- Queen Conch, Bay Street, north of Government Dock.
- Rock house, Rock House Hotel. Tel.: 333-2053. International, expensive.Open: Daily 12 noon - 4 p.m. 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Sea View Take-Away, Ferry Terminal, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2542. National.Open: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sugar Rush, Pitt Street. Tel.: 333-2451.
- The Shack, Government Dock. Tel.: 333-2542.
- Three sisters, Love Lane. National.
- Wade's take away, North Bay Street, near Fishermen's Dock. National.
- Willie's Tavern, Dunmore Street. Tel.: 333-2121.
Hotel restaurants
- Coral Sands, Chapel Street. Tel.: 333-2350. Coral Sands Restaurant, West Indian, Expensive; Beach Bar & Lounge, national, expensive; Poseidon.
- Dunmore Beach Club, Goal Lane / Colebrook Lane. Tel.: 333-2200. Dunmore Restaurant, breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., lunch at 1:00 p.m., evening 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; The Clubhouse Bar.
- Pink Sands Resort, Chapel Street. Tel.: 333-2030. Blue Bar, by the sea; Garden Terrace Restaurant, international, expensive.
- Sea Shell Inn, Nesbitt Street, The Narrows. Tel.: 333-2361. Seashell Inn, national, Friday evenings with live music.
- Tingum Village, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2161, Fax: 333-2161. Ma Ruby, national, open: daily 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
- The Landing, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2707. The Landing, international, open: Sun 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thu - Tue 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Valentine's Resort & Marina, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2142. Boat House Restaurant & Bar, West Indian; Dockside Bar, quick meals.
nightlife
- JJ's Cocktail Lounge
- Charlie's bar, Dunmore Street.
- Sea Grapes Nightclub, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2439.
accommodation
- Bahama House Inn, Dunmore Street / Hill Street. Tel.: 333-2201, Fax: 333-2850. 7 rooms, restaurant, bar, no children under 12 years. Location: 5 minutes walk from the beach. The hotel is closed annually from July to September.Price: Bed and breakfast in summer: single / double $ 145-185; in winter: single / double 160-190 $.
- Coral Sands, Chapel Street. Tel.: 333-2350, Fax: 333-2368. 27 rooms and 9 suites, 2 restaurants, bars, pool, floodlit tennis court, 5 km long beach, kayaks, sailing, diving, water skiing, child-friendly. Location: 5 minutes from Dunmore Town. The hotel is closed from the end of August to the beginning of October each year.Characteristic: ★★★.Price: In summer: single / double $ 315-365, suite $ 365-635, Beach House $ 1,200; in winter: Single / Double $ 335-390, Suite $ 450-665, Beach House $ 1,800. The minimum is 3 nights, prices are only overnight, plus 20% tax.
- Dunmore Beach Club, Goal Lane / Colebrook Lane. Tel.: 333-2200, Fax: 333-2429. 10 rooms and suites, restaurant, bar, scooter rental, tennis court, fishing, 5 km long beach, no room telephone, no TV.Characteristic: ★★★★.Price: In summer: double room $ 310-355, suite: $ 395-465; in winter: double room $ 329-429, suite: $ 506-629. Rental prices for overnight stay, plus 20% tax.
- Pink Sands Resort, Chapel Street. Tel.: 333-2030, Fax: 333-2060. 25 cottages, restaurant, bar, freshwater pool, souvenir shop, fitness room, 3 floodlit tennis courts, 7 hectares of gardens, 5 km of beach, kayaks, diving. The hotel is closed from September 1st to October 7th.Characteristic: ★★★★.Price: Summer: Cottage $ 600-750; Winter: Cottage $ 750-900. Rental prices plus 20% tax.
- Rock House Hotel, Bay Street / Hill Street. Tel.: 333-2053, Fax: 333-3173. 9 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, pool, fitness room.Price: All year round including breakfast: Double $ 275-360, Suite $ 435-595.
- Romora Bay Club, Colebrooke Street. Tel.: 333-2325, Fax: 333-2500. 22 rooms and 4 suites, restaurant, bar, pool, bike and boat rental, tennis court, fishing, diving school, beach, surfing.Characteristic: ★★★.Price: In summer: double room $ 195-225, suite $ 250; in winter: double room $ 250-300, suite $ 330. Rental prices plus 20% tax.
- Royal Palm Hotel, Dunmore Street / Clarence Street. Tel.: 333-2738, Fax: 333-2528. 30 rooms and suites.Price: All year round: DR 85 US $, Suite 140 $. Rental prices only overnight, plus taxes.
- Runaway Hill Club, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2150, Fax: 333-2420. 10 rooms and suites, fresh water pool, bike rental, beach, diving. No children under 16 years, no room telephone.Characteristic: ★★★★.Price: Overnight stay in summer: single / double room $ 325, suite $ 400; in winter: single / double room $ 425, suite $ 450.
- Sea Shell Inn, Nesbitt Street, The Narrows. Tel.: 333-2361, Fax: 333-2361. Restaurant, bar.Price: In summer: double room $ 120; in winter: double room $ 160. Rental prices including 15% tax.
- The Landing, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2707, Fax: 333-2650. 7 rooms, restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, car rental, dry cleaning. Location: next to Valentine's Marina, in a historic plantation house from 1800, 10 minutes' walk from the beach.Price: Bed and breakfast all year round: DR 295-390 $. Non-smoking rooms, rental prices plus 16% tax.
- Tingum Village, Colebrook Street. Tel.: 333-2161, Fax: 333-2161. 19 rooms, restaurant, bar.Price: In summer: double room 100-120 $, suite 140-200 $; in winter: double room $ 125-150, suite $ 175-250. Rental prices plus 21% tax.
- Valentine's Resort & Marina, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2142, Fax: 333-2135. 19 suites, restaurant, pub, fresh water pool, boat rental, boutique, diving center, tennis court, wellness center, fishing, kayaks, surfing, marina.Price: In summer: single / double room 350-400 $, suite 1 bedroom 450-500 $, suite 2 bedrooms 550-625 $; in winter: single / double room $ 375-425, suite 1 bedroom $ 500-575, suite 2 bedrooms $ 650-725. Rental prices only overnight, plus 15% tax.
health
doctors
- Harbor Island Medical Clinic, South Street / Hill Street. Tel.: 333-2227. Office hours: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pharmacies
- Harbor Pharmacy, Bay Street. Tel.: 333-2178.
Practical advice
Banks
- Royal Bank of Canada, Dunmore Street / Murray Street. Tel.: 333-2250, Fax: 333-2280. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fri 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
police
administration
- District Council, Goal Lane. Tel.: 333-3163.
- Customs Administration. Tel.: 333-2360.
miscellaneous
Post office
Long distance / fax
- There are public telephone booths at the Straw Market and at the ferry terminal.
