Cat
Island
(148 sq. miles / population 1647)
Cat
Island’s isolation makes it the perfect getaway
for anyone in search of natural beauty and plenty
of peace and quiet. Get your fill of sea and sun on
a spectacular 8-mile long stretch of pink sand. Explore
the ruins of historic plantations. Cat Island is the
birthplace of Sir Sidney Poitier and also boasts the
highest point in The Bahamas, Mount Alvernia whose
peak reaches 206 feet above sea level. A visit to
the Hermitage on Mt. Alvernia provides an inspiring
view.
ATTRACTIONS:
Annual Cat
Island Regatta, Cat Island Rake & Scrape Musical
Festival
ACTIVITIES:
diving, snorkeling, swimming, canoeing, kayaking,
shelling
SIGHTS:
Hermitage atop Mount Alvernia, plantation ruins, 8-mile
beach |
