Spanish Wells
A tidy small fishing island off North Eleuthera, the Bahamas' spiny lobster hub, with colourful houses, quiet beaches, and boat trips for snorkelling.
Spanish Wells lies on St. George's Cay, northwest of North Eleuthera. It is named after the Spanish fleets that once collected fresh water here. Most residents descend from early English settlers, and it is the Bahamas' largest spiny lobster fishing base, which keeps the town tidy and prosperous. Colourful wooden houses, a fishing harbour and fine white sand beaches on the north shore create a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a half-day golf cart ride around the island. It is also the departure point for snorkelling and diving around the nearby reefs and the Devil's Backbone channel. Ferries from Gregory Town on North Eleuthera take about 5 to 10 minutes. Note that the island has traditionally been dry, and its shops do not sell alcohol.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sapphire Blue Hole
- Preacher's Cave
- Devil's Backbone Reef
- Queen Conch
- Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
- Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island
- Current Cut
- Glass Window Bridge