Andros

Introducing Andros

Those wanting adventure when they fall off the grid have no better choice than Andros. At 2300 sq miles Andros is the largest of the Bahamian islands, but its unique geographic features and rich cultural traditions have protected this lonely outpost from the reckless overdevelopment common to its neighbors.

Divers and bonefishermen have been in on its charms for years, the former flocking here to peek into the Tongue of the Ocean – a 6000ft abyss just past the world’s third-largest barrier reef – while the latter fly in to cast for bonefish on miles of secluded flats. Andros’ rich folkloric traditions stem from the island’s unusual foundation, a limestone base that’s filled with swampy mangrove swashes and thick pine forests above and caverns and blue holes below. A perfect breeding ground for monsters and legends.

In the last few years, the island’s boutique resorts – Tiamo and Small Hope Bay Lodge – have garnered kudos as true leaders in the ecotourism craze, not just talking the talk but walking…the garbage. Yep, guests might be asked to carry off the recycling or otherwise help in making sustainable tourism a reality. Recycling aside, empty beaches and tasty cocktails abound, with ecofriendly attitudes just frosting on the tropical paradise cake.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009