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Eleuthera

ELEUTHERA is a long, narrow island of stunning pink and white sand beaches, Colonial villages and pineapple fields.

At 110 miles long and only two miles wide, Eleuthera plays Pied Piper to both locals and visitors with its sheltered coves, rolling country and dramatic cliffs.

Its famed Glass Window Bridge - a ribbon of a bridge - contrasts the deep turbulent blue of the Atlantic Ocean on one side, with the soothing shallow seas of turquoise and sea green on the other.

The mainland of Eleuthera is studded with former Colonial and slave villages. It’s a tranquil, laid back island where the ripples of change are just starting to be felt. It's a prime time to buy Bahamas real estate in Eleuthera.

Two satellite cays (pronounced ‘keys’) are a short ferry ride away. Spanish Wells is an affluent fishing village. And historic Harbour Island – where the rich and famous own second homes – is vibrant with its restaurants, pubs and famous Pink Sands Beach. Harbour Island resembles an old Cape Cod village with its pastel Colonial cottages.

If you want to buy Bahamas real estate, expect to pay premium prices in Harbour Island.

Eleuthera was founded more than 300 years ago by English Adventurers in search of religious freedom. Known as the ‘Eleutheran Adventurers,’ they fled religious persecution in Bermuda and England and arrived in Eleuthera to pioneer the Western World’s first true seat of democracy.

The Adventurers named the island Eleuthera, which means ‘freedom” in Greek.

Captain William Sayle led the 70-member group of adventurers, who first landed near Governor’s Harbour. But there was dissension amongst the group. Sayle and his followers left for the northern part of the island by boat. Their boat floundered on the treacherous reef – known as the Devil’s Backbone - and their supplies were lost.

They sheltered and worshipped in Preacher’s Cave where they nearly starved.
Sayle eventually was able to sail to the US to find help to support his fledgling colony.

The hard-pressed colonists in Virginia sent desperately needed supplies. As time went by, many of the original adventurers drifted away. However, a group remained. Although Harbour Island and Spanish Wells have hummed with activity for some time, the mainland of Eleuthera – until recently – has remained relatively undiscovered.

It was – perhaps – one of the best kept secrets of the Bahamas. Windermere, in central Eleuthera, is a favorite vacation spot for Prince Charles. He and Princess Diana honeymooned there.

However, the island has recently awakened and is now one of the favorite Bahamas real estate spots.

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