With its 250,000 inhabitants, Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas . The largest city in the archipelago, of which it is also the economic center, it was founded in the 17th century by the English. But that was before becoming a lair for pirates and privateers of all kinds. Indeed, a few decades after its creation, total anarchy reigned there. An atmosphere that scared away honest people who abandoned their property to these sea bandits!
The Spanish incursions having destroyed the city on numerous occasions, it was each time rebuilt until it became, today, a peaceful city that is both a port, an embarkation terminal for cruise ships, and a world-famous banking center. for its discretion, and above all a major tourist location in the Caribbean with its tropical climate, its white sand beaches, its crystal clear waters sheltering multicolored fish and coral reefs as well as its countless cultural and tourist attractions.
Wondering what to do in Nassau during your stay? Here is the answer with our 16 must-sees for visiting Nassau and tasting its pleasures without missing a beat!
1. Jaws beach
Jaws? yes, it is indeed the English name of the film “ Jaws ”! And for good reason, it is precisely on the beautiful Jaws Beach located northwest of Nassau that one of the films in the franchise was filmed. And we understand why: coconut trees, white sand and turquoise waters, all the ingredients are there to relax peacefully while waiting for the sunset! It is interesting to note that in the Bahamas, not all beaches are necessarily free to access, private beaches being rather the norm: the hotel establishments having monopolized the prettiest ones, Jaws, free, is therefore considered a exception: an unmissable when you come to visit Nassau.
Other beaches are also not to be missed, notably Cable Beach and Cabbage Beach where you will be tempted by parasailing or a Jet Ski session !
2. Atlantis Paradise Island
Private Transportation Service from Airport to Atlantis and Paradise Island Hotels
It would be a shame to come visit Nassau without admiring Atlantis Paradise Island , a colossal vacation club made up of an ultra-modern water park – the Aquaventure Water Park – an insane casino, a sumptuous hotel with more than 2,300 rooms , around ten swimming pools and around twenty restaurants and various stalls, without forgetting a marina to allow yachts to dock and an 18-hole golf course.
Excessive, it is nevertheless interesting to take a trip there, even for a day, provided you have a properly stocked wallet: everything is paid for, including souvenir photos, but the visit is worth the detour and the place is a must. as a must-see for anyone looking for what to do in Nassau.
You have the possibility of taking a catamaran excursion around the Atlantis Hotel or enjoying a snorkeling session to admire the seabed.
3. Nassau Straw Market
More traditional, the Straw market is a small traditional market in the heart of Nassau, where local populations come to sell small souvenirs made from straw, this material being popular with Bahamians.
The warm atmosphere and the numerous stands offering rum and local gastronomy products will seduce you with their authenticity! A gourmet break to savor without moderation when you come to visit Nassau and want to immerse yourself in the local culture, so far removed from the standards and turpitudes of modern life!
4. Fort Montagu
Private Tour to Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood Meal
This small fort with four cannons was built in 1741 by the British to defend Nassau, definitely the target of all covetousness, against the Spanish invaders! This little piece of perfectly preserved history is available to visitors who come to benefit from the many multilingual guides who are passionate about the place. The place is therefore worth visiting if you want to relive the frenzied battles of Fort Montagu
If you like forts, you can also head to Fort Charlotte or Fort Fincastle which are just as nice!
5. Bay Street
The city’s main shopping street, it is full of stores, each more luxurious than the last. It is therefore characterized by high prices, obviously, but also by the presence of period colonial buildings… And smiling police officers, who will not hesitate to take a photo with passing visitors!
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