About Harbour Island + Things to Do
Ah The Bahamas... Sugar sand beaches (unless you’re on a pink sand beach like us!), aqua blue water, vibrant green palm fronds listing in the wind… Idyllic, right? Idyllic is what to expect and idyllic is what you’ll get. However - it’s important to note that while the Bahamian islands are indeed little pieces of paradise, they are also rural islands. Rural as in broken, unpaved roads, tired yards, some dilapidated structures and, yes, chickens crossing the road. Literally. There are so many chickens! Trust that we’re leading you to a gorgeous wonderland set to stain your memory with vibrant tranquility, but that the path (literally) getting there can feel a bit rustic. The people are extremely friendly and the food will actually knock your socks off (it’s been known to happen, they use a lot of spice).
So pack your bags, grab a drink, and buckle up. It’s gonna be one heck of a trip!
Harbour Island itself, is only three miles long and half a mile wide, is a tropical oasis with miles of seemingly endless pink sand beaches. The small island sits just a mile off the larger and relatively untouched island of Eleuthera. Harbour Island’s hub, Dunmore Town, gained fame as the original capital of the Bahamas. Harbour Island boasts beautiful pink sand beaches, pastel painted cottages with picket fences, bougainvillea-draped door frames, boutique hotels and restaurants that rival the best found anywhere in the Caribbean!
Tips from the Locals
Visit The Dunmore for a drink! Everyone LOVES their Rum Drums
Go to Queen Conch and try the local Bahamian delicacy Conch Salad
Stop by Bahamas Coffee Roasters to get a breakfast burrito or coffee to go
Do not miss the lobster quesadilla and delicious cocktails at the over the ocean restaurant Sip Sip!
Have sunset drinks over the bay at Romora Bay or Valentines Marina
Visit A&A Treasures they create custom woven beach bags and hats
Dance the night away at Daddy D’s or Beyond the Reef for late night after party
Harbour Island Activities
Guided Fishing Excursions. Email Shaq at: shaq@conchandcoconut.com. Make sure to say you are with Biggs/Vos wedding.
Swim with the Pigs
Book a boat/fishing charter to explore beyond Harbour Island to Spanish Wells. Swim with the pigs, dive off a cliff or into a blue hole with Conch & Coconut.
Email Shaq at: shaq@conchandcoconut.com
Horseback Riding on the Beach
You can flag Marty down on the beach most days - you'll see him with his beautiful horses in tow. Or, you can try calling in advance!
Scuba Diving & Private Boat Charters
Diving, Snorkeling and Private boat charters!
Shopping
Princess St Gallery- Princess Street
Blue Rooster- King Street
Sugar Mill, Bay Street (owned by India Hicks)
Dilly Dally- King Street
A and A Hidden Treasures across from Romora Bay
Miss Mae’s Fine Things
The Shop at SipSip
Harbour Island Grocery & Liquor Stores
Food Markets
Piggly Wiggly- King Street
Captain Bob’s- Bay Street
TipTop- King Street (mini convenience store)
Liquor Stores
DaVine, Bay Street
Bayside Liquor Bay Street (242) 333.2470 (Good selection of Wine & Liquor)
Bristol Wine & Spirits King Street (242) 333.2645 (Good Selection of Wine & Liquor)
Grant’s Liquor Dunmore & Clarence (Open Late)
Cash’s Liquor Dunmore Street 333.2084 (Open late)