Nassau (Bahamas)
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
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Introduction
Nassau, situated on the northeastern edge of New Providence Island, is the capital of the Bahamas and home to the majority of its population. Even so, with a population of around 200,000 it is still a relatively laid-back place. Nassau is also the transport hub of the Bahamas, home to its international airport and with good ties to major cities in the US, Canada, UK and the Caribbean. While most visitors will likely be visiting on the way to a beach, the city has some attractions of its own to offer while you are in town.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Center
- National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
- Pirate Museum
- Straw Market
Weather
Nassau has a pleasantly warm but humid climate. Compared to Caribbean cities more to the south, there are some differences regarding temperatures, mainly because it is somewhat colder during the wintermonths of November to April. Generally though, temperatures are high, with summer maximum temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures around 24 degrees. During the wintermonths temperatures are about 5 degrees Celsius lower. The rainy season lasts from May to October, with September and October being the wettest months. This is also the time (especially from August to October) when hurricanes are a possibility.
Getting There
By Plane
Bahamasair is the national airline of the Bahamas and is based at Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) near the capital Nassau. It doesn't have that many international services, but at least Havana, Florida and the Dominican Republic are served. Several airlines offer flights mainly to the United States and Canada as well as several islands in the Caribbean. British Airways has flights to and from London, as well as the Cayman Islands.
Other airlines serving the Bahamas are Air Canada (Toronto and Montreal), Air Jamaica (Montego Bay) and Cubana (Havana). It also flies to about a dozen domestic destinations, like Rock Sound and Crooked Island.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Bahamas Ferries has car and passenger services from Nassau to destinations in Eleuthera, Exuma, Andros and Abaco. Fast daily ferry services travel between Nassau and North Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Governers Harbour. Other services include Cat Island - Nassau, Driggs Hill - Nassau, Fresh Creek - Nassau, George Town - Nassau, Sandy Point - Nassau and Spanish Wells - Nassau. It leaves Nassau at 8 am and arrives in Spanish Wells around 10am.
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| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Colony | 1 Harbor Drive Paradise Island | Apartment | - |
| Sunrise Oceanfront Cottage | Eastern Point Yamacraw Hill Road | Guesthouse | 93 |
| The Towne Hotel | 40 George St Po Box No. 4808 | Hotel | 75 |
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