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Spanish Wells


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Eleuthera
Traveler Description: Known for its crawfish, this small, picturesque island is a popular daytrip destination.
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Attraction type: Island

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5 of 5 stars
TravelinAustin   1 contribution
austin
Sep 1, 2009

We just returned from 8 days on Spanish Wells. It was fabulous. We are a family of 6 with a 7,6,4 and 2 year old. We rented a beach house that came with a boat and kayak. Everyday we went fishing and caught fish and then cooked them. We strolled the beach, met our neighbors who are expats. The community... more

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5 of 5 stars
GypsyNurse83   4 contributions
Saratoga, IN
Aug 6, 2009

I have know a few families from Spanish Wells for about 10 years. I've been to the island 4 times and I will never concider the trip boring as some of the other reviews. I have enjoyed each visit so much. The only think I would change would be the price of the flight to get from Ohio to SW.... more

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5 of 5 stars
OregonSnowflake   4 contributions
Oregon
Dec 28, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

My family and I just spent a week in Spanish Wells and now cannot wait to go back! We have a 4 year old and a 17 year old child, and they were never bored! Sure, there are not many attractions, but the beaches alone were enough to keep us busy. In fact, we had paid for two ferry rides... more

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3 of 5 stars
cjennt   200 contributions
La Jolla, CA
Nov 2, 2008

No wonder why tourism is minimal here, unlike not so far away Harbour Island. SW doesn not offer much to do as far as attractions nor culture. The beaches here are nice, but not even as impressive as nearby Harbour Island with its majestic pink sands beaches. I would say skip SW and go elsewhere. Besides the beach beauty, you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Conchd   2 contributions
Florida
Oct 19, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

My husband, kids and I have been regular visitors to Spanish Wells for several years now, and ALWAYS have had an awesome time. This is an island where we feel safe and welcome. To get there, fly into North Eleuthera Airport, and then grab a ground taxi cab and a 5-minute ferry ride to the Spanish Wells dock. Right at... more

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2 of 5 stars
drwToronto   9 contributions
Toronto, Ontario
Oct 5, 2008

My partner and I and another couple spent 10 days on Spanish Wells this winter. Pretty much the ONLY thing this place has going for it are the beaches which are beautiful. Read some earlier reviews. This is an almost pure white town in an overwhelmingly black country. It seems like every second person is named Pinder (you will recognize... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jacqueline35   1 contribution
Toronto, Canada
Feb 11, 2008
8
people found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from a wonderful one week vacation in Spanish Wells and will definitely go back. We do not care for resorts or organized activities. We wanted a peaceful getaway andt o do absolutely nothing for a week. We rented a reasonably priced villa that we found on the internet which was on a gorgeous stretch... more

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5 of 5 stars
summercove7   2 contributions
new york
Oct 21, 2007
7
people found this review helpful

We just got back from a month long vacation in spanish wells and can't wait to return. If you truly do want to get away from it all and don't mind cooking at your beachfront villa, then go to spanish wells. It was the perfect calm sandy beach for families with young children. You can run along the beach in... more

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1 of 5 stars
traveln4fun   1 contribution
Phoenix, Arizona
Mar 19, 2007
7
people found this review helpful

I would not recommend Spanish Wells at all. There was absolutely nothing to do on the island other than go to the beach. Although, the beaches are beautiful. This island made me feel like I didn't even leave home. It's in serious needs of some access to the real world. Suburbs in the Bahamas is the best thing to describe... more

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1 of 5 stars
zambeza   1 contribution
New York, NY
Mar 29, 2006
25
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed on Spanish Wells for four nights and do not recommend it. While we are not touristy people (preferring out-of-the-way places to resorts and big hotels), Spanish Wells felt more like a suburban community than a tropical vacation. The houses are all clustered together and the island lacks space. It was a little odd that the... more

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