Ten Bay Beach
DISCOVER THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF TEN BAY BEACH
Ten Bay Beach Vacation Rentals
Located towards the middle of the island and only eight miles from the capital of Eleuthera, Governor's Harbour, Ten Bay Beach is the perfect vacation spot for families, friends or couples. It is considered by many to be the best beach area for small children as the shallow water of the bay extends several hundred feet from shore. The beach is the longest and straightest Caribbean side beach on the island stretching 1/2 a mile. The beach sand is soft and cool. The water entry is easy with smooth sand almost it's entire length. Good snorkeling can be found along the rock ledges on either side of the bay. There is ample shade provided by tall Casuarina Trees that run from end to end. Whether you wish to swim, snorkel, kayak, paddle board or just kick your toes up in the sand, Ten Bay Beach is one of the best on the island.
Conveniently located between the three neighboring beach communities of Double Bay, Little Bay and Savannah Sound, Ten Bay Beach also is home to one of the more interesting cave systems on the island with numerous inhabiting bats. Entry to the cave is via a foot path that borders a small parking area just north of the long 3 mile straightaway. There is a ladder to descend into the cave. Strong flashlights and good shoes that you don't mind getting bat droppings on are also important accessories. If you enjoy some spelunking and want to experience the wild side of Eleuthera then definitely visit this system.
One of the best qualities of Ten Bay Beach are our sunsets. Depending on the time of the year you can watch the sun dip into the ocean on the horizon and even be gifted with a green flash on occasion.
You can find many sand dollars and starfish in the shallows. Typical reef species include tang, puffer, grouper, barracuda, hogfish, French, gray and queen angelfish, crab, lobster, conch and even an occasional reef shark or batfish.
Travelers who really want to chill will love Ten Bay Beach . If you want a taste of authentic Out Islands Bahamas then look no further than our fine selection of Ten Bay Beach vacation rentals. We have homes ranging from a one bedroom modern beach cottage all the way to a large upscale four bedroom house located directly on the beach!
What Restaurants Are Near Ten Bay Beach
Ten Bay Beach is located centrally. The restaurants that are nearest are those in Governor's Harbour (8 miles north), Palmetto Point and the Bank's Road (~3 to 4 miles north) and Savannah Sound (1 mile south). The cuisines range from food trucks to take-away to traditional Bahamian to more modern American/Bahamian crossovers. Prices range from inexpensive to upscale. Below is a list of the nearby restaurants. Of course, if you are out sightseeing, or exploring some of the hidden beaches, then there are plenty of restaurants in settlements near those attractions.
What Is There To Do On Eleuthera
Beaches - Eleuthera is home to 135 pristine beaches most of which you will have completely to yourself. You could do nothing other than explore beaches for your entire vacation. Pack a picnic. Grab some beverages. Go beach hunting. Make sure to purchase The Beach Book, Eleuthera, Bahamas edition before your trip so you can plan ahead. This travel guide is not available on the island.
Natural Attractions - there are quite a few Bahamian heritage sites worth visiting. These include, in no particular order.
- Preacher's Cave
- Glass Window Bridge
- The Cow and Bull
- The Cliffs
- Hatchet Bay Cave
- Sapphire Hole
- Boiling Hole
- Ocean Hole
- Ten Bay Cave
- Gully Hole
- Current Cut
- Mal Flanders Castle
- Queen's Bath
- Cathedral Cave
- Haynes Library
Tours - consider taking a nature tour with one of the island tour guides. They can cater your tour specifically for your group. They offer a variety of land and sea options that include snorkeling (The Eleuthera Snorkel Book ) , deep sea fishing, scuba diving, scenic tours to the Schooner Cays, visits to pig island, spearfishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and much, much more.
Leon Levy Preserve - this 30-acre preserve has been designed as a research center for traditional bush medicine; a facility for the propagation of indigenous plants and trees; and an educational center focusing on the importance of native vegetation to the biodiversity of The Bahamas.
Day Trip to Harbour Island and Spanish Wells - consider exploring one or both of Eleuthera's two neighboring island to the north. Both are reached via water taxi. A golf cart can be rented at the dock so you can explore. They are both different and unique in their own way.
Lighthouse Beach - considered by many to be one of the best beaches in The World, Lighthouse Beach is at the southeastern tip of the island. A series of small beautiful cays form a set of giant steps leading out to sea from where the old lighthouse building still stands guard from its hilltop perch. Hike, relax, picnic, explore the natural ponds and visit the gap where two oceans collide.
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