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Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Like Nassau and Paradise Island, the island of Grand Bahama is now a successful tourist destination, attracting a great many visitors to its shores every year. Its capital, Freeport, is located at the southern end of the west coast and is the second largest city in the Bahama Archipelago, but if you're looking for the administrative buildings, don't panic - they have all been painted pink, which makes them easily identifiable! It is in Port Lucaya though that you will find all the tourists. Indeed, this area is devoted especially to them, with a plethora of souvenir shops and a large marina which is as busy by night as it is by day, and the small buildings here have been designed to reflect the Bahamian style - colourful, friendly and welcoming. There are also some superb beaches in this area, including the one at the Lucayan National Park nature reserve.

The welcome extended by the Bahamian people
The beaches and the seabeds

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Lack of authenticity of the island
The state of some of the roads

Weather Grand Bahama Island - choosing the best time to go

Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island

All overall indicators 70/100 Good
Temperature indicators 88/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 20/100 Bad
Sunbathing indicators 56/100 Average
Swimming indicators 96/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 92/100 Excellent
Temperature indicatorsHot / Optimal :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 30°C and 33°C.
Bad weather indicatorsRainy :
Rainy - averaging between 3.5mm and 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight breeze / Optimal :
Optimal comfort: optimal wind speed (between 7 mph and 12 mph) in a warm environment (>24°C).

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Visit Grand Bahama Island

To see

The island has two national parks, namely the Peterson Cay National Park and the Lucayan National Park. the latter covers 40 acres and is home to a superb mangrove swamp that you can explore by kayak, a series of bat caves and even a beautiful white sand beach. Most of the excursions offered here give you the opportunity to enjoy a picnic in the shade of a straw hut, and if you're lucky, you might even get a racoon to come and eat out of your hand.

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To do

A trip to Port Lucaya and the International Bazar, both of which have been built in the form of little Creole villages bustling with restaurants, bars and shops (local shops and prestigious brand boutiques) are bursting at the seams with tourists and locals.Don't forget to try out one of the many diving centres in the area, where you can even swim with the dolphins!

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To think about

Don't forget your suncream as the sun takes no prisoners here! The gentle breeze which can be felt throughout the day means that you don't always realise just how hot it is. Remember your insect repellents, too!

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To avoid

The Bahamian people are extremely friendly, so don't be afraid to smile back!

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To try

As is true of many of the islands in the archipelago, you will have the opportunity during your stay here to sample the famous peas n' rice, the national dish consisting of lentils and.....well, rice! The conch fritters, a seafood speciality found everywhere in the Bahamas, are also worth trying.

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To bring back

Grand Bahama is home to a large number of boutiques where you can buy well-known brands at tax-free prices, with watches, jewellery and perfume being particularly worthwhile purchases. Of course, there are also plenty of local souvenirs to bring back with you!

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