New Providence Island is, by far, the most populated island in the Bahamas and the site of the capital Nassau.
Cities
[edit]Other destinations
[edit]- 1 Adelaide – small village
- 2 Cable Beach
- 3 Lyford Cay
- 4 Sandyport
Understand
[edit]New Providence is only 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. Paradise Island, just north, is linked to New Providence by two bridges.
Get in
[edit]1 Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS IATA), covered in Nassau, is located on the western side of the island.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Do
[edit]- Stuart Cove's Aqua Adventures. On the southern part of the island, they run diving and snorkeling tours, including some with sharks.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]There are numerous stray dogs that are called "potcakes" by locals. Don't feed them or make contact with them. Also, as in any tourist destination, watch out for pickpockets.