Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Exumas
TELEPHONE CODE: 242 / POPULATION: 3540 / AREA: 121 SQ MILES
Includes ยป
Why Go?
The Exumas are an extraordinarily beautiful string of some 365 islands and cays, of which
just a few are inhabited. Some of the cays are mere dots on the map, some are barren, and
others luscious and fertile, but they all have glittering white sands and small harbors of tur-
quoise water.
The main island, Great Exuma, is well set up for tourism, and is especially popular with
yachties, many of whom stock up on supplies in tiny George Town before disappearing to
explore the pristine beaches of the Exuma Cays. The island itself is well worth getting to
know, however, boasting miles of great beaches and extremely friendly locals.
Elsewhere in the Exumas elegant Stocking Island has fine beaches, tranquil lagoons and
is a hiker's paradise, while the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, which protects birds, marine
life and the endemic iguanas, teems with life for birders, divers and nature lovers.
