French Leave beach
This place stands out among all Bahamian resorts in that the authorities and indigenous people protect the local colorful architecture and Bahamian traditional values. This is manifested in the fact that points of fast foods and chain restaurants, casinos, cruise liners and other things are not allowed to go ashore, which can entail an uncontrolled flow of tourists and loss of their own identity. This paradise is located between the magnificent coral reefs protecting its shore, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise water and swaying coconut branches. Not for nothing that many mass media outlets in their ratings call this harbor one of the most picturesque in the world, and its beach is the most beautiful beach on Earth.
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Beach description
It is a magical beach with pink sand, one mile long. It is situated on Eleuthera island. It has unique location, in its turn, creating unique ecological conditions. The fact is that Eleuthera is a little bit elevated compared to the other islands, so it gets its stable dose of fresh tropical breeze. The beach is perfect for walks, swimming and diving. The beach is highly popular due to good promotion and vicinity to the popular recreation places.
French Leave Beach is popular but not crowded. Tourists like it at first sight for the pink sand beach, azure water, friendly people, and excellent local restaurants. When night falls, you can see more stars for one evening than for all your life. It is a paradise and just for romantic people - weather here is perfect during the entire year.
Thanks to reefs, water is calm for almost all the time. The bottom is shallow and sandy, so you will continue seeing your legs in water even if you go away from the beach. Many couples come here for honeymoon because this place resembles views from Bounty advertising clip where you can feel absolutely free and relaxed.
When is the best time to go?
Holidays in the Bahamas are good at any time of the year, but the busy season is in the period from mid-November to May. The Bahamas are disposed quite low in relation to sea level, so the wind blows in the winter months, but it is gentle and soberly pleasant. The air temperature is between 27-29 degrees from the end of autumn to the beginning of summer. Traveling with children, it is better to come in the autumn months, while the spring is more appropriate to go for new emotions, and peacefully enjoy the sunshine – in winter.
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Infrastructure
The beach has retained its original appearance, that is, here you will not see any buildings and skyscrapers, as well as sun loungers, umbrellas and bars by the water. The main object on the shore around which things are humming is a hotel French Leave Resort Autograph Collection Governor's Harbour. It provides the vacationers with a golf cart, which takes you directly to the beach.
Do not expect to meet animators, discos and nightclubs here. The island will give you the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of blue underwater holes, caves, secluded nooks of pink sand beaches... If you get bored of sunbathing and want to change your activity to a more active one, go for a swim, go snorkeling, fishing or diving. The resort provides the range of water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing and sailing are popular.
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- This beach was formerly known as Club Med Beach. After Hurricane Floyd hit the island, Club Med was destroyed and remained abandoned for several years. Later, a businessmen from Pennsylvania bought it and built a French harbor, resort and restaurant. However, the main square where Club Med was still remains empty.
- Enjoy the local national cuisine and remember that you will taste hamburgers in any city in the world, but sea snail conch, tortoise soup and Bahamian lobster - only in the Bahamas.
- If we are already talking about cuisine - we recommend not denying yourself anything. Feel free to taste all the desserts and cocktails at local restaurants. Rest will not be complete if you do not taste the Caribbean Johny Cake buns and guava pudding. The most popular cocktails are Bahama Mama, Goombay Smash, Yellow Bird. In addition, they produce excellent rum. There are a lot of varieties, but if you are not going to taste everything at once, then just choose the best one - Nassau Royal.