Surfers beach
As the name suggests, Surfer's Beach is a hot spot for surfers in the area. Here there are the most frisky waves and deepest waters in the Bahamas. Experts say that this is one of the best surfing beaches in the world along with the beaches of California, Hawaii, New Zealand, and in the Bahamas it is definitely the best.
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Beach description
It is situated on the northwestern edge of Eleuthera Island, two miles south of Gregory and 3.5 miles northwest of Alice Town. The southwestern winds from the Atlantic dominate on the beach. This factor is the “highlight” that attracts surfers here from all over the world.
The shore is a two-mile strip of white soft sand, which is sometimes scattered with different marine debris due to frequent storms. Since the beach is wild, nobody cleans it, so you should take with you comfortable shoes with dense soles. In the water itself, there are just as many “surprises” – beware of urchins, rocks, sharks and corals. There is a stone reef at the very shore – this should be kept in mind when launching the board. At low tide, rocks can protrude from the sand and can damage your surfboard. The shore of the beach is also very steep, making entry into and exit out of the water sharp and challenging. This is one of the deepest beaches of the Bahamas.
This is a quiet and unfrequented beach, mostly preferred by lovers of active recreation and pristine nature. It is not considered to be the best option for a family vacation, because children will be bored and unsafe here.
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 is specially to rest as a savage, therefore do not expect to see here the benefits of civilisation like toilets or showers on the beach. Only wind and water, only only hardcore!
Different areas on water differ in the nature of the waves, this is a reason why Surfer beach will provide quality surfing both for beginners and professionals. In this region are surfing schools, so even if you never stood on the board, you will be taught.
The area around the beach is practically not built up and is free from urbanization. The nearest hotel - Surfers Beach Manor. By the way, this is the nearest place for a snack because the hotel has a restaurant with the same name. It is open to all comers, and not just hotel guests. As for the rest of the cafes, you will have to go a distance of at least 2 miles.
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- The surfing season here begins in late September and ands in late March. The winter season is the most ideal time to conquer the waves with the help of the board. At this time, the water is very warm - 25-26 degrees Celsius.
- Near roads along the beach, a plant called Poisonwood grows, which causes a burning sensation when it comes into contact with the skin. Ask locals what the plant looks like and what to do if it touches you.
- Literally near the beach there are no attractions that could make up an interesting excursion route. Therefore, everyone who wants to get rich culturally will have to travel around. One of the notable sites is the NAVAC base. It is 15 miles from the beach and is a military ghost town, abandoned back in the 1980s. On its territory, you can find destroyed buildings and equipment, against which extraordinary photos are obtained. Wear comfortable and reliable shoes, as this area is not cleaned.
- The famous Big Tree in Palmento is even further, you have to overcome 26 miles. It has a height of 25 feet, and in volume it has the size of a whole hut. Although usually tourists come to it to make photos, the route of which passes through this place. This is a kind of rest point where you can have a picnic and take a break. There are quite a few onlookers specially coming here - in the Bahamas there are many other interesting places.