Abaco
(650 sq.miles / population 13,174)

Always the convivial home-away-from-home for travelling yachtsmen, Abaco is at its best during its annual Regatta Time that kicks off the American Independence Day, July 4th, and finishes on Bahamian Independence Day, July 10th. For sun and sand lovers, Abaco boasts one of the Top 10 rated beaches in the world, located in Treasure Cay. Visitors also enjoy the colonial towns and their New England architecture.

ATTRACTIONS: Elbow Cay, Hope Town Lighthouse, Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park, Albert Lowe Museum & Sculpture Garden, Abaco National Park, wild horses, Seaview Castle, Wyannie Malone Museum

ACTIVITIES: sailing, fishing tournaments, diving, snorkeling, surfing, golfing, windsurfing, biking and birding