Biggest island of the Bahamas, Andros Island is made up of three islands, which are Mangrove Cay, North Andros, and South Andros. Home to the third largest barrier reef in the world, the "Big Yard", this island receives a large number of tourists throughout

the year. The quiet and relaxed atmosphere makes this place a favorite vacationing destination. Besides, there are plenty of options to indulge in various outdoor activities such as hiking, bird-watching, kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing. For a weekend getaway, this is the most ideal place. The shoreline gives an opportunity to watch the stunning corals, dolphins, whales, marlin, and other underwater creatures in the wild-abyss. There are plenty of Andros Island vacation rentals for you to experience an exotic stay while vacationing here.

The Andros Lighthouse, constructed way back in 1892, is one of the major attractions of this island. The Barrier Reef is another important tourist site, which is over 140 miles long. A must-see is the Tongue of the Ocean, a deep oceanic abyss that is more than 6,000 feet deep. The northeastern portion of the island has the well-known Henry Morgan’s Cave. This is full of superb stalagmites and is the dwelling place of bats. In the south of Pleasant-Harbor, you will come across the Native Colony Ruins. It is the home to eight historic buildings made up of stone that were built in typical Bahamian architectural style. The natural spring well of Mariners Well is also visited by several tourists. Andros Island vacation homes have come within the affordability of the budget class travelers today. So you do not need to worry if you are running on tight budget.

The Regatta Village in Andros receives a hefty crowd in the month of July when the Annual All Andros and Berry Island Regatta takes place. The month of October is the time of celebration for the Sea Food Splash Festival. If you can't do without your dose of shopping, then you can shop for the locally made Androsian fabrics of Fresh Creek and the wood carvings and baskets of Red Bay, some of the very popular buys here. Also, the island restaurants are known for their authentic seafood fare that are surely going to make your taste buds active. Most of these restaurants can be accessed easily from any of the Andros Island Bahamas vacation rentals.