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GETTING HEREBAHAMASAIR DOES NOT FLY TO ANDROS!BY AIRFour airports: San Andros (NORTH), Andros Town (CENTRAL) Mangrove Cay and Congo Town (SOUTH ANDROS)Fergs Air .......................377-3333 or 357-3130GlenAir ............................471-1860 / 368-2766Western Air ......................................... 329-4000GENERAL AVIATIONFrom Fresh Creek, to Nassau and Freeport daily...... ..........................377-6100 or 368-2759Small Hope Bay Charter: .......... 368-2013/014
BY SEAThe Bahamas Fast FerriesNassau/Fresh Creek/Nassau3 days per week (April-Dec.)2 days per week (Jan. - April)Fresh Creek ......................................... 368-2819Nassau .................................................. 323-2166 Driggs Hill - once per weekNorth Andros - Sea Link, once per weekFERRY SERVICESProvided twice per day - daily by the Govt.Lisbon Creek (MC) to Drigg’s Hill (SA)Ferry Departs:Mangrove Cay at 8:30 a.m.
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If you need assistance call Andros Tourist Office: 368-2286AREA CODE - 242
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Mangrove Cay at 4pm for Drigg’s Hill. Drigg’s Hill at 4:30 p.m. for Mangrove CayTAXISTaxis are readily available in all major settlements and are routinely stationed at the airports to meet incoming flights. They are also at the docks for the ferry and mail boats. North Andros ................. 329-2273/329-2140 Central Andros .................368-2333/357-2998Mangrove CayHarry Saunders ................................... 369-0312Patrick King ......................................... 369-0269Congo Town ............... 554-0011 or 369-4548Rowena Sands .............357-2059 or 369-5028Shirley ...........................554-0210 or 369-2930
Mailboat ............................... 393-1064Lady Kathrina - Departs Nassau Wednesday midnight arrive Fresh Creek - ThursdayDeparts Fresh Creek - Thursday arrives South Andros & Mangrove Cay - Thursday afternoonM/V LADY D - Departs Fresh Creek/NassauM/V Lady Rosiland - Departs Morgan’s Bluff on Tuesday & departs Nassau on Wednesday. Captian Moxey: Departs Nassau on a Mon-day evening for Driggs Hill returns to Nassau on Wednesdays.
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What to do • Where to DineHotels • Fishing Lodges
Andros Calendar of Events
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Andros Visitors Guide - Mapis produced by JB Graphic & Web Designs Tel: 242-677-5715 or [email protected]
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TEL: (242) 368-2227or 471-1860 •368-2766Email: [email protected]
GLEN AIRCHARTER FLIGHTS
Glen Pratt, Flight Engineer Boeing 727
29 years experienceCessna 300 series, Cessna 400 series
Piper, Turbo Prop and Jet
Daily flights fromNassau to Fresh Creek
Charters to North & South Andros on demand
general informationAndros island, the largest of the 26 inhabited Bahamian island is
Geo-politically considered a single island, with a land mass greater than all of the other 700 Bahamian islands combined. The geological make up of Andros sets it apart from any other place in the world. It is an archipelago within an archipelago-nation dissected by hundreds of creeks and waterways surrounded by hundreds of square miles of fishable flats that are home to permit tarpon and bonefish. In land are numerous blue holes surrounded by thousands of acres of virgin forest, teaming with exotic flora, fauna and wild life. Here you will find hundreds of species of birds such as the West Indian Wood-pecker, the Bahama Mockingbird and the Red- legged Thrush to name a few. Home of the famous land crabs, the annual harvest season culminates with a grand Crab Festival that lures hundreds of visitors to her shores year after year. For the scuba diver enthusiast interested in seeing the last of the pris-tine tropical Atlantic reef, Andros is known for its spectacular pristine eco-systems and breathtaking wall dives into the tongue of the ocean.The rich cultural heritage of its people ranging from Native American Indian to descendants of freed African slaves provides the visitor with the opportunity of a rich cultural exchange. The locals refer to Andros as the “Big Yard”- a grand pristine garden where one can escape the pressures of life and experience true adven-ture of fun in the sun. Whether it is bone fishing, diving, bird watching or an eco-adventure tour, you are bound to find an activity that suits your purpose. I join all Androsians in welcoming you to explore the magnificent wonders that Andros has to offer. PrescottYoung The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Andros Tourist Office Central Andros, The Bahamas 242-368-2286 •Fax: 242-368-2285 • www.bahamas.com
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North (NA) & Central Andros (CA)
Beachside
Beachside
Beachside
High Point Cay
GreatBahama
Bank
Fresh CreekCoakley Town
Behring Point
Man of War Sound
Cargill Creek
Bastian Point
Moxey Town
Driggs HillLong Bay
Congo TownLong Bay CaysHigh Rock
The Bluff
Smiths HillKemp’s BayJohnson’s BayDeep Creek
Little Creek
Mars Bay
Plesant Bay
Curly Cut Cays
Water Cays
Black Point
Lisbon Creek
Bowen Sound
Calabash BaySmall Hope
Love Hill
Mastic PointSan
AndrosAirport August Town
Conch Sound
Nicholls Town
LoweSound
Red Bays
Jupiter Cays
Stafford Creek
OwenTown
TwinLakes
Stanyard Creek
Williams Island
Blanket Sound
Morgans Bluff
Andros Town
San Andros
Mangrove Cay
South Andros
Northern Bight
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NORTH ANDROSAngie’s Poop Deck (NT) .......................329-2162Barbie’s Restaurant (SA) ........................329-4243Bayside Ice Cream Parlour (MP.) .........329-3035Café Loren ................................................329-2009Grizzly’s .....................................................329-2543Pineville Motel (NT) ...............................329-2788
CENTRAL ANDROSCaptain Neymour (CC) .........................368-5108Gaitor’s Deli (FC)....................................368-2121Golden Conch Restaurant, (FC) .........368-2064Hanks Place (FC) .....................................368-2447Helens Seafood and Bar (SC) ..............368-6206Hill Top, (BoS) ...........................................368-4310Kamalame Cay .........................................368-6281Kristina’s Café ..........................................368-2182Sea View Restaurant & Bar (BP)...........368-4005Square Deal Restaurant (FC) ...............368-2593Taste and See (LH) ..................................368-2890Love at First Sight (SC) ..........................368-6082
MANGROVE CAYAnita’s Place ..............................................369-0233Stacey’s Restaurant (MC) ......................369-0161Four Kids Bakery (MC) ..........................369-0366Dis We Place Club ..................................369-0812Conch Salad - Boston Hot Spot ..........471-4418Sidneys Conch Stand ..............................369-0898Swains Cay Resort ..................................369-0296C&I Takeaway ...........................................369-0191
SOUTH ANDROSAdams & Family Rest. .............................369-4165Andrew’s Deli (JB) ...................................369-4659Coral Beach Inn Rest. .............................369-3782Dilly Tree Club (Mars Bay)Eleanor’s ....................................................369-4415Emerald Palms Resort ........................ 369-2712/3Da Dingy (HR) .....................................369-4837Ezrenas Eatery (DH) ..............................369-2586 Glatos Bonefish Lodge ...........................369-4669Haylean’s ....................................................369-3515Kempy’s ......................................................369-3796Nathan’s Lodge ........................................369-1707Neely’s bakery Rest. & Bar ....................369-4984PAPA Hardy’s Rest. & Bar ......................369-4788Ree Duncombe ........................................369-3916Sheshells Restaurant ...............................369-5001Silvia’s Take Away. .....................................369-4803 The Pointe ................................................369-4977Tiamo Resort ...........................................357-2489
Night-lifeNORTH ANDROSRodger Munning’s (NT) .......................329-2064The Big Shop (NT) ..................................329-2335CENTRAL ANDROSPelican Bar (SYC) ....................................368-6233Rivers Rest. and Bar (CC) .....................368-4059SOUTH ANDROS Blue Bird Club (DH) ...............................369-4546MANGROVE CAYDis We Place Club ..................................369-0812Dusk Til Dawn, (MC) ..............................369-0149Mangrove Cay Inn ...................................369-0069Bullsden (P) ...............................................369-0471
Important NumbersADMINISTRATION OFFICES:Calabash Bay, Central ..............1242-368-2010Nicholl’s Town, North ....................... 329-2278The Bluff, South .................................. 369-4567Moxey Town, Mangrove Cay ............ 369-0331POLICE STATIONS:North Andros (NT) ...........29-2353/329-2103Central Andros (FC) ................368-2626/2625Mangrove Cay ..................................... 369-0083South Andros (ThB) ........................... 369-4733BAHAMAS CUSTOMS:North Andros ..................................... 329-2140Central Andros .............. 368-2030/2086/2028Congo Town ..............................369-2640/2641IMMIGRATION:North Andros ....................................329- 4466Central Andros ................................... 368-2031 Congo Town ..............................369-2640/2641TOURISM OFFICES:Fresh Creek ............... 368-2286/fax: 368-2285South Andros ............ 369-1688/fax: 369-1687Contact person Mangrove Cay:Colen Bain .......................................... 369-0270TELEPHONE (BTC) Area Code 242Long distance operator: ................................. 0 Directory assistance: ...................................916BANKS:Bank of the Bahamas:Swain’s, Mangrove Cay....................... 369-1787Open Mondays & Fridays10am - 2pmKemps Bay, South Andros ................. 369-0502Royal Bank of CanadaCalabash Bay, Central Andros .. 368-2071/072Bank of Nova ScotiaNicholls Town, North Andros .......... 329-2700CLINICSNorth Andros ..................................... 329-2055Central Andros ................................... 368-2038South Andros ...................................... 369-4849
North AndrosSan Andros .......SABlanket Sound ...........BSConch Sound............CSFresh Creek ..............FCLowe Sound ...............LSMastic Point ............. MPMorgans Bluff ..........MBNicholls Town ..........NTRed Bays ....................RB
Central AndrosAndros Town ...ATBehring Point ............ BPBowen Sound ......... BoSCalabash Bay .............CBCargill Creek ...........CCLove Hill ....................LHOwen Town .............OTSmall Hope ...............SHStafford Creek .........SCStanyard Creek ..... SYCTwin Lakes................. TL
South Androsfrom North to SouthDriggs Hill .................DH
Long Bay ...................... LBCongo Town ..............CTLong Bay Cays .........LBCDuncombe Coppice DCHigh Rock ..................HRThe Bluff ................ (ThB)Smith’s Hill ..................SHKemps Bay.................. KBJohson Bay .................... JBBlack Point ..................BPDeep Creek .............. DCLittle Creek ............... LCPleasant Bay ................PBMars Bay .....................MB
Mangrove Cayfrom North to SouthLittle Harbour ........ (LH)Burnt Rock ..............(BR)Pinders .........................(P)Swains ..........................(S)Dorsettes ................ (Do)Peats .............................(P)Grants .........................(G)Orange Hill ............(OH)Victoria Point ..........(VP)Libson Creek ...........(LC)
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NORTH ANDROSBeneby’s Bayside Hotel (MP) .................. 329-3074Conch Sound Resort Inn (CS) ............... 329-2060G J’s Resort & Fishing Lodge (NT) ............................. 329-2005Pineville Motel (NT) ................................. 329-2788Westside Fishing Resort (NT) ............... 329-4172CENTRAL ANDROSAndros Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina (FC) ................. 368-2305Andros Bay Cottage (CC)....................... 368-5266Andros Island Bonefishing Club (CC) .. 368-3167Chickcharnie Hotel (FC) ......................... 368-2025Love at First Sight (SC) ............................ 368-6082Mt. Pleasant Fishing Lodge (CC) ............ 368-5171Quality Inn (SYC) ...................................... 368-6217Small Hope Bay Lodge (SH) .................... 368-2014Stafford Creek Flyfishing Lodge (SC) .............................. 368-6050Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge (BP) ........ 368-4132Coconut Grove Resort (SYC) ............... 368-6004MANGROVE CAYMangrove Cay Club (MC) ....................... 369-0733Mangrove Cay Inn (MC) .......................... 369-0069Swains Cay Resort .................................... 369-0296SOUTH ANDROSAndros Beach Club ................................... 369-1454Andros South Bonefishing Lodge .......... 369-1406Bair’s Lodge Caribbean Lodge (DC) ....................... 369-5060Coconut Beach House ............................. 369-2473Coconut Palms Beach House ................. 369-2470Coral Beach Inn (HR)............................... 369-3782Ed & Emily’s Island Beach House ........... 369-2960Emerald Palms Resort (DH) ................... 369-2713Glato’s Bonefishing Lodge ....................... 369-4669Javarrs Twin Berrry Inn ............................. 369-5103Jeff ’s Beach House ..................................... 369-5148Mar & Mont Red Top Inn ......................... 369-4612Nathan’s Lodge (KB) ................................ 369-1707Tarlex Lifestyle (HR) ................................. 369-3888Tiamo Resort ............................................. 369-2330 Pleasant Bay ................................................ 369-5551MarinasLighthouse Yacht Club & Marina (FC) .. 368-2305Kamalame Cay Resort (SC) .................... 368-6281
ACTIVITIES:Andros is a naturalist’s wonderland, many thanks to its deserted beaches, Blue Holes, Pine Forest, Mangrove Marsh and rich Cop-pice home of the many species of Orchids that grows wild in its pristine environment. While in Andros be sure to visit and explore the following to discover the real Andros!
Visit ANDROSIA Batik Demonstration in Fresh Creek and Andros Print in Congo TownGo CRABBING (end of May - mid August) Bush Medicine Demonstrations Conch Sound Blue HoleSlavery Wall - Mars BayGo WILD BOAR HUNTING & SPONGING – Red Bays, Mangrove CaySAFARI TOUR & SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS and TOUR OF MAIDEN HAIR CORPIT
BONEFISH GUIDES:NORTH ANDROSPhillip Rolle ...........................................329-2661Elias Griffin ...........................................329-7624Rodney Miller .......................................329-2039CENTRAL ANDROSAndy Smith ...........................................368-4261Barry Neymour ...................................368-4485Beechum Braynen ..............................368-4108Benry Smith .........................................368-2204Bertram Thompson ...........................368-4241Bradley Mackey ....................................368-4247Calvin Bowe (Cargill Creek).............455-4936Charlie Neymour ................................368-4297Danny Newbold .................................368-5395Deon Neymour ..................................368-5125Dwayne Neymour ...............................368-4485Frankie Neymour ................................368-4485
Garnet Thompson ...............................368-4241Glister Wallace .....................................368-5007Herman Bain .......................................368-4222Prescott Smith .....................................368-6125Ricardo Mackey ..................................368-5237 Rupert Leadon Jr. .................................368-5167Simon Bain ............................................368-5060Steve Smith ...........................................368-4018SOUTH ANDROSAndros South ................................... 369-1406/7Bairs Lodge ...........................................369-5060Glatos Lodge ........................................369-4669Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge ..................369-5091Nathaniel Adams .................................464-3762Nathans Lodge .....................................369-1707Pleasant Bay Bonefish Lodge ............369-5034Tarlex Resort .......................................369-3690MANGROVE CAYAndros Island Bonefish Lodge 368-5167/5395Conch Sound Inn.................................329-2060Eddie Bannister ....................................369-0025Kamalame Cay ....................................368-6281Mangrove Cay Club ................. 369-0730/0731Moxey’s Guest House ........................368-0023Stafford Creek Lodge .............. 368-6125/6050Tiamo (MC) ..........................................369-2330 Leslie Greene .......................................369-0721Big BiteMarvin Miller ................427-9119 or 369-0798Ornald Greene ............471-0000 or 369-0468Steven Adderley (MC) ........................423-1446
BEACHESWalk along one of our secluded white sandy beaches
BIRDING WATCHINGDaniel Balasco (MC) ...........................369-0006Peter Douglas (CA) ............................471-6948Tavaris Thompson ................................................Thomas Kee ..........................................................
CAVESThere are many caves in Andros. Ask your tour guide about them. DIVINGKamalame Cove (SC) .........................368-6281Emerald Palms Resort (DH) .............369-2713Reel Tight Charters ....554-0031 or 369-2638Sea Scape Inn (MC) .............................369-0342Small Hope Bay Lodge (SH) ......368-2013/014Andros Beach Club (SA) ...................369-1454Tiamo (MC) ..........................................369-2330
EXPLORING ANDROS: Andros’ diversity of hardwood and pine forest, mangroves, blue holes, off shore reefs and virgin beaches beckon the adventurer but beware of the ever mischievous and mysterious Chickcharnie who is said to live in the tops of the tallest pine trees. If you cross a Chickcharnie he will turn your head on backwards. Other mythical creatures include the Lusca of the blue hole and the Bosee Anansee. Visitors landing at San Andros or Fresh Creek (Andros Town) airports can Explore Andros northern mainland on 65 miles of uninterrupted road, stretching from Morgan’s Bluff to Behring Point. Rental cars are avail-able to explore this area but the bicycle will allow you to “feel” the real Andros.Nature’s Hope (CT) ...........................369-1688
FISHINGBonefishing on the Andros flats is world renowned for both the size and abundance of the species. The devoted angler may choose to stay at one of many bonefishing lodges, which offers structured fishing programmes complete with personal fishing guides. Deep -sea fishing and reef fishing are also available.
Fish FryOn the beach in Nicholl’s TownPindes, Mangrove Cay
KAYAKING:Escorted or self guided, Kayak tours are a wonderful introduction to the island’s eco-system. Kayak tour routes parallel stretches off white sand beaches, explore mangroves and stop at unin-habited tiny cays. Tours are available at Small Hope Bay Lodge, Kamalame Cay in Stanyard Creek and at Sea Scape Inn in Mangrove Cay.Reef Tight Charters (SA) ...................554-0031
NATIVE WALKS: A nature trail explores the island flora and fauna, blue holes and medicinal plants. Guided nature walks are offered by Small Hope Bay Lodge, several Mangrove Cay hotels and in South Andros through the Tourist Office.
OUT ISLAND ADVENTUREBig BiteMarvin Miller ................427-9119 or 369-0798Ornald Greene ............471-0000 or 369-0468Steven Adderley (MC) ........................423-1446Call for more information contact Colen at 369-0270
RENTAL CARS:Cars are found in major settlements.Daily rates average between $70.00, $85.00 and Vans $120.00. North Andros Cargill’s Rental (SH) ............................368-2658Executive Car Rentals (NT) ..............329-2636GJ’s Car Rental (NT) ..........................329-2005A & H Car Rental (NT) ....................329-2685Central AndrosAdderley’s Car Rental (FC) .............357-2149Cargill’s Car Rental (SHB) .................368-2658Ethel Miller (LS) ..................................329-7562Roney’s Auto (FC) .................. 368-2255/2254Shorrs Car Rental (BS) ....368-6140/3572498Thomas Mackey Car Rental (BS) .....369-4136Thompson Rental (CB) ....................368-2166Mangrove Cay B & I Enterprises (MC) ..................... 369-0353South Andros Rahming Car Rental (KB) .................369-1608Lenglo Car Rental (CT) .....................369-1702Melony Car Rental (CT) ....................369-3593
TOURSBlue Hole Tours Barbara Moore ......369-2922Peter Douglas.......................................471-6948Ed Rahming ...........................................369-1961Sharon Henfield ...................................369-1688Da Dingy (HR) .....................................369-4837
THEATREForest Garden Theatre (NT) ............329-2788Friday, Saturday and Sundays located at Pinev-ille Motel.
SNORKELINGEmerald Palms (DH) ...........................369-2713Delton (MC) .........................................432-4806Tiamo (MC) ..........................................369-2330
WEDDINGS & HOTELS Please visit www.bahamas.comor Andros Tourist Office at (242) 368-2286Love at First Sight .................................368-6082Kamalame Cay (SYC) ........................... 368-6281Mangrove Cay Club ................... (MG) 369-0730Small Hope Bay Lodge (SHB) ............. 368-2013
Sunset at Lighthouse Marina, FC
Comfortable rooms at Broadshad Cay Lodge
Boiled fish with Andros Isl. Bonefish Club
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North AndrosDistance in Miles from San Andros International Airport (ASD), heading NorthAdministrators Office ........................6Red Bays ............................................. 14Buzzard Bay ..........................................4North Mastic Point .............................5Lowe Sound (The Point) ...................9Nicholls Town .................................... 10Conch Sound .................................... 12
Distance in Miles from San Andros International Airport (ASD), headingSouthLocations .........................MilesAndros Town Airport ...................... 34Stafford Creek .................................. 14Blanket Sound ................................... 15Staniard Creek .................................. 19BARC Community ..............................7
Central AndrosDistance in Miles from Andros Town Airport (ASD), heading NorthLocations .........................MilesFresh Creek ...................................... 2.5Calabash Bay ..................................... 3.4Small Hope ...........................................4Davis Creek ...................................... 5.4Love Hill ............................................ 5.4Staniard Creek .................................. 14Blanket Sound ................................... 17
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Distance in Miles from Andros Town Airport (ASD) heading SouthBowen Sound .......................................8Man-O-War ....................................12.5Cargill Creek ..................................16.5Behring Point ..................................... 17
South AndrosDistance in Miles from Congo Town International Airport (TZN), heading NorthLocations .........................MilesDriggs Hill .............................................4Long Bay ................................................2
Distance in Miles from Congo Town International Airport (TZN), heading SouthLocations .........................MilesLong Bay Cays .................................. 1.5Duncombe’s Coppice ...................1.75High Rock .............................................3The Bluff ................................................4Smith’s Hill ............................................8Kemps Bay.......................................... 10Johnson Bay ....................................... 12Black Point ......................................... 16
Mangrove CayTotal Island - 9 miles long
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GreatBahama
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LegendSettlements
Airport
Clinic
BTC
Ferry
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Fresh CreekCoakley Town
Behring Point
Man of War Sound
Cargill Creek
Bastian Point
Moxey Town
Driggs HillLong Bay
Congo TownLong Bay CaysHigh Rock
The Bluff
Smiths HillKemp’s BayJohnson’s BayDeep Creek
Little Creek
Mars Bay
Pleasant Bay
Curly Cut Cays
Water Cays
Black Point
Lisbon Creek
Bowen Sound
Calabash BaySmall Hope
Mastic PointSan
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Conch Sound
Nicholls Town
Lowe Sound
Red Bays
Jupiter Cays
Stafford Creek
OwenTown
TwinLakes
Stanyard Creek
WilliamsIsland
Blanket Sound
Morgans Bluff
Andros Town
San Andros
Mangrove Cay
South Andros
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Andros, The Bahamas
Location: 100,000 sq. miles stretching from Bimini in the north going southeast in the AtlanticOcean to Great InaguaCapital: NassauTime: Eastern TimePopulation: 329,500 peopleHistory: Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 in San Salvador. The Bahamas became a crown colony of Britain in 1717. Slavery abolished in 1838. Gained Independence in 1973.Political System: StableJuly 10th 1973 (Independence Day). Government: Governor General, Prime Minister and a parliament rules The BahamasEconomy: Main Industry: Tourism, Second Industry: Offshore Banking.
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ExumaSound
Crooked Island Passage
Bimini
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AndrosNASSAU
MATTHEW TOWN
Grand Bahama
Abaco
Spanish Wells
Harbour Island
Eleuthera
The Exumas
Cat Island
San Salvador
Rum Cay
Long Island
Crooked Island
Acklin’s Island
Great Inagua
Little Inagua
Mayaguana
Ragged Island
New Providence
Berry Islands
The Andros Lighthouse was built in 1892 to mark the southern entrance to the Fresh Creek Channel. In 1952 three old canons and a tower at the top were added. Today it stands as a local landmark.
Uncle Charlies Blue Hole (NT) Located 300 yards off the main highway in North Andros. This Blue hole is 40 feet in diameter and about 120 feet deep.
The Andros Crab, Found mostly in the mangroves and swamps of Andros it forms a central part of life for Andro-sians. Crabbing has proven to be a bonify sector of Andros ecomony. Crab Fest: June 7th - 10th, 2011
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OCTOBER - 201114thNORTH ANDROS SEAFOOD SPLASH & CHICKCHARNIE FESTIVAL Morgan’sBluff,RegattaSite(NA)Contact: Mr. Alphonso Smith, at 1242-329-2336
ECOTOURISM MONTHThe main objective is to sensitize students to the importance of the environment as it relates to ecotourism.
14thCONCH FESTIVALMarsBay(SA)Highlight of the event is the conch-cracking con-test. For further information, contact Mrs. Brown at telephone 1242-369-5019
NOVEMBER - 2011LongBayCaysPark(SA)ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVALContact person Mrs. Emily Rahming 369-1410
1st - 28thCOMMUNITY AWARENESS – CENTRAL ANDROSLocation:Queen’sPark,FreshCreek.Information: Andros Tourist Office at 1-242-368-2286/fax 1-242 368-2285
25-26thHARVESTFEST & PEOPLE TO PEOPLELighthouseClub&Marine,AndrosTown(CA)Objectives: To expose visitors, permanent resi-dents and service personnel from AUTEC to lo-cal Bahamian hospitality through the Ministry of Tourism’s people to People Encounter.- To create a short-term marketplace for fisher-men and farmers at the height of the traditional fishing season, and dawn of the winter fruit and vegetable harvest season.- To promote the consumption of traditional Ba-hamian foods, beverages and confectionaries, as well as Androsia textile, arts and craft items.- To stage quality family activities and entertain-ment including singing, music, dance, fashion show and junkanoo performances.FEATURES OF THE FESTIVAL:- People to People Reception- Fashion Show- Live Musical Entertainment - Junkanoo Performances- Arts & Craft Show- Market Place for local agricultural produce & marine products- Bahamian foods and Beverages- Children Beach Activities and CompetitionFor further information contact the Ministry of Tourism at 242-368-2286/ 368-2285.
BEAUTY SALONSAlicia SpenceBeauty Salon (FC) ...... 368-2609Andrea’s Beauty Salon (LB) .............. 369-1746Hair Creations Beauty Salon (DH) 369-2546Ingrid’s Beauty Salon (NT0 .............. 329-2688Lana Hanna (LH) ................................ 368-2637Liz (CC) .............................................. 368-5052Michelle’s Beauty Salon (JB) ............. 369-4505Perfectionists (LH) ............................. 368-2508Salon 2000 (SA) .................................. 329-1655The New You (NT) ............................ 329-2084Teshia’s Kute Kuts (NT) .................... 329-7109Mangrove CayB & I Enterprises (LH) ....................... 369-0353
BAKERYMarie Adderley.................................... 329-2022Rose Pistock ........................................ 329-2833Aunt B’s Cafe (Grants - MC).......... 369-0162David Wallace (MC) ........................... 369-0451
CLOTHINGMangrove CayVenessa’s Boutique (BR) ................... 369-0815Mambo’s ............................................... 369-0468Sylvia’s Clothing .................................. 369-0195Hibiscus Gifts & Souvenirs ............... 369-0069
FARM PRODUCEPacking House...........................329-4128/1134Queens Highway Mennonites Mission ...................... 329-1620
FLORISTCelebrations ........................................ 329-2131Vernita Russell (NA) .......................... 329-4180
FOOD & VARIETY STORESNORTH ANDROS Adderley’s Conv. (MP) ....................... 329-3133 Curry’s Grocery Store (NT) ........... 329-2388Farieba’s Dry Goods (NT) ............... 329-2163G & H Supermarket (NT) ................ 329-2611Pineyard Discount Center ............... 329-4595North Andros Super Center ........... 329-4422MC’s Meat Mart (NT) ....................... 329-2543Duncombe Coppice Food Shop ..... 369-1891M & D Midway Service Station& Convenience Store (MP) .............. 329-3290Pratt’s Enterprise (NT) ..................... 329-2636Woods Grocery (NT) ....................... 329-2281CENTRAL ANDROS Adderley’s Bargain Mart (FC) .......... 368-2201Chickcharnie Food Store (FC) ........ 368-2025Gaitor’s Food Store (FC) ................. 368-2121Henry Bain (CC) ................................ 368-5221J &J Foodland & Villas (SYC) ............ 368-6232Kells Grocery ..................................... 368-4200Mackey’s Shopping Center (BS) ...... 368-4136P & W (SYC) ....................................... 368-6292Raisea’s (NT) ....................................... 329-2888Sandra’s Grocery (SH) ...................... 368-2163Snacket Wholesale (FC) .................... 368-2186Square Deal (FC) ................................ 368-2593V. J’s Supermarke (LH) ....................... 368-2619SOUTH ANDROSAlton’s Grocery .................................. 369-4575Gibson & Son (ThB) .......................... 369-4730Rahming’s Enterprises (KB).............. 369-1608Rems Natural Health Foods (CT) .. 369-2960Seaville Convenience Store .............. 369-4973LJ’s Gibsob Enterprises ..................... 369-4730Linell’s (CT) ......................................... 369-2530MANGROVE CAYSaunders Drug & Notion ................. 369-0312Jolly’s Food Store (MC) ..................... 369-0444King’s Hardware (MC) ...................... 369-0010Twin Shop Rite (P) ............................. 369-0401Melroy’s Grocery (P) ......................... 369-0004Aplee Lil General (LH)...................... 369-0397Three Bros Variety ...............................................Da Pond Variety & Pizza Parlour ..... 369-0802Bullmax’s Variety Store ...................... 369-0578
HARDWAREALR Hardware (MC) ......................... 369-1545Ty’s Marine & Appliance (DC) ......... 369-5156
HOME MADE BREADAngie’s Bread Baking.......................... 329-7234Aunt B’s Café (MC) .......................... 369-0162
Chickcharnie (FC) .............................. 368-2025Donna Cargill ...................................... 368-2306Four Kids (MC)................................... 369-0366Gaitor’s Deli (FC)............................... 368-2121Geneva Braynen (CC) ....................... 368-5019Magnolia Mackey (BS)........................ 368-4122Tony Russell (SC) ............................... 368-6263
LAUNDROMATSAdderley’s Laundry Mat (FC) .......... 368-2020Marshall’s Laundry Mat (SC) ............ 368-6255
LIQUORBig M’s Wholesale & Retail (NT) .... 329-2221Burns House (MC)............................. 369-0165Neighbourhood Liq. Store ............... 369-0023Midway Liquor ................................... 369-3516
OFFICE SUPPLIESCopiMax (NT) .................................... 329-2733
PRESCRIPTION SERVICESFirst Choice (NT) .............................. 329-2300Oliver’s Prescription Centre ........... 329-4242
SEAFOOD Red Bays - Western end of the islandLowe Sound - Northern end of the islandAndy Smith (BP) ............................... 368-4261Clarence Young (MB) ......................... 369-5010Mangrove Cay Seafood ..................... 369-0881 Stanley Forbes (DH) .......................... 369-2767Wellington Ferguson (TBluff) .......... 369-4979
GAS STATIONNORTH ANDROSA Tears Service Station ..................... 329-2248Andros Island Holding (NT) ............ 329-2515Campbell’s Service (NT)................... 329-2454David Romer & Sons (MP) ............... 329-2519M & D Midway Service Station ....... 329-2519CENTRAL ANDROS C.W. Investment(CB) ........................ 368-2815Hinsey (Texaco) (LH) ........................ 368-2598J’s Auto Zone (FC) ............................. 368-2599Mias Johnson (STC) ........................... 368-6206 Thomas Mackey (BS) ......................... 368-4136North Bight Marine (CC) ................ 368-4261 SOUTH ANDROSGeorge Black (PB) ............................. 369-5022Propane Southern Gases (GT) ....... 369-1661 Rahming Service (KB) ....................... 369-1608 Seaview Service Station (KB)........... 369-4930Ula Nixon (PB) ................................... 369-5011Jonathan Forbes ....................................................MANGROVE CAYKings Enterprises ............................... 369-0010Jolly’s ........................................................................SO Gas Station .....................................................
STRAW WORKAndrosia Factory (AT) ...................... 368-2020Andros Print ..........................................................Arts & Crafts Straw market (SA) ... 369-1410Central Andros Handicraft Ass. ....... 368-6140Gertrude Gibson................................ 329-7736North Andros Handicraft Ass. ......... 329-2664Miley’s Strawwork (BS) ..................... 368-6164Mangrove CayPredenza Smith ................................... 369-0148Cynthia King ........................................ 369-0183Diane Cash .......................................... 369-0430Lyn Greene .......................................... 369-0306
WATERAndros Pure / Everfresh Water ...... 359-0042
WOOD CARVING Henry Wallace (RB) ........................... 329-7762 Ralph Moxey - Mangrove CayMangrove Cay
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NOVEMBER 2011AUTEC’S ARTS & CRAFT FAIRAutecNavalBase,Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pmSponsored by ARA for further information con-tact Memory at 1-242-368-2188. For this event you must have a sponsor to gain access to the Craft Fair. Deadline for guest names is October 20th at 5 p.m.
DECEMBER - 2011JUNKANOO CELEBRATIONS Location: Nicholl’s Town, North Andros Competition on Boxing Day and New Years DayInformation – Andros Tourism Office 1-242-
CRABFEST NIGHTSEvery FridayQueen’sPark,FreshCreekTime: 6:30 pm –12:00 am -Every Friday NightQueen’s Park is where the locals congregate ev-ery Friday night, dancing and enjoying good old Bahamian food prepared by the ladies. Information – Andros Tourism Office 1- 242-368-2286/ fax 1-242-368-2285
ANDROS NIGHTSEvery Friday Night QueensPark,FreshCreek(CA)Time:6:00 pm until Contact: 1242-368-2286/368-2891
JANUARY 20121stJUNKANOO CELEBRATIONS Nicholl’sTown(NA)A mid-morning community-based Junkanoo pa-rade is staged. It is the annual reunion for hun-dreds of residents and visitors alike. This event blends traditional music and dance for further information, contact the Andros Tourist Office.
FEBRUARY11th - 13thALL ANDROS CLEANUP CAMPAIGN.Settlement cleanup form Red Bay to Mars Bay (MOT, ANCAT & Community) 14thVALENTINE’S DINNER LighthouseClub&MarinaAndrosTown.Generally it is a time for lovers.
MARCH 9th (second Friday in the March)WINTER RESIDENTS RECEPTIONInternationalSquareNorthAndros(NA)A time when winter Residents and locals come together in celebration and exchange of various cultures. For further information contact, Rev. James Sweeting, 1-242-329-2598 or Mrs. Yvette Treco – 1-242- 329-2602 or Clara Evans 242-329-2452
10th (second weekend-Saturday in March)NICHOLL’S TOWN MUSIC ARTS& CRAFT FESTIVALTime – 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSeaviewPark(NA)The Music & Art’s Festival is held every second Saturday in March. It is a time when all the artist of Andros and a few from Nassau come together showcasing exquisite Bahamian items made lo-cally from wood, straw and shells. Contact per-sons- Ms. Clara Evans at 1242-329-2452 & Mrs. Yvette Treco at 1-242-329-2602.
APRIL27thSNAPPER TOURNAMENTRedBays(NA)Red Bay’s the only settlement on the Western side of the island. Red Bay is 14 miles from San
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PLEASE NOTE: YOU HAVE TO FLYINTO MANGROVE OR CATCH A FERRYFROM SOUTH ANDROS YOU CANNOTDRIVE TO MANGROVE CAYAirlines from Nassau: LeAirMangrove Cay is 9 miles long - 18 miles widePopulation: 1200International Air Arrivals: Clear through Congo TownEvents: Mangrove Cay Regatta - Mangrove Cay Regatta - weekend of Mother’s Day Homecoming - Independence Day - July 10thCommunications: Bahamas Telecommunications Company provides Internet and wireless services.
Andros airport. Highlight of the event will be the catching of the most fish. The person who catches the most fish will be declared the win-ner. Lots of home cook dishes will be on sale. Live entertainment by the local Rake-N- Scrape and DJ. Contact person – Mr. Alphonso Smith at 1242-329-2833 or 329-2336
Easter MondayMASTIC POINT HOMECOMING MasticPointPark(NA)Homecoming is among the many festival cel-ebrated in the Bahamas by the locals it sym-bolizes the coming together and uniting of the community in other words the locals are saying we do have community building spirits. For fur-ther information contact Mr. Floyd Newton. Ph: 242.329-4478 Donna Pickstock 242.329-3138 Easter MondayGOING BACK TO THE ISLANDLongBay’sPark(SA)This fun and activities-filled celebration will comprise a Beauty pageant; Easter egg hunt, jackstones, Hop Scotch, open-air gospel concert, Rake-N-Scrape and lots of native dishes will be on sale. For further information contact Ms. Sha-ron Henfield at 1-242-369-1688
Easter MondayST. STEPHENS ANGLICANPARISH BAZAARTheQueensPark,FreshCreek(CA)St. Stephen’s Anglican Church was built in the early 1900’s rumor has it that an old pirates treasure is buried under the church. For fur-ther information contact Fr. Ethan Feguson. Tel. 1-242-368-2514
Easter MondayST. MARGARET’S ANGLICANPARISH BAZAARSeaViewStreet,Nicholl’sTown(NA)This event is sponsored by the members with lots of native dishes and games on sale. Contact – Ms. Clara Evans at Tel.1-242-329-2308.
MAYAUTEC’S SPRING ARTS &CRAFT FAIR AutecNavalBase,AndrosTown,The event is sponsored by the AUTEC Company. Native food, craft, American ceramics, and food are on sale. For further information call 1-242-368-2188 Ext. 6270.
MOTHERS DAY REGATTAMANGROVE CAY, HOMECOMING & REGATTADorsetteinMangroveCay(MC)Mangrove Cay is separated from North Andros by straits known as North and Middle Bight. This is one of the few places where a visitor can still get a glimpse of the way of life that character-ized The Islands Of The Bahamas half a century ago. Contact: Mr. Ruston Moxey at 369-0131 or Regan Turnquest at 369-0331
TBATHE ANNUAL JUNIORACHIEVEMENT FAIR TheQueensParkFreshCreek.The purpose of the fair is to raise funds for the continuation and operation of the organization. High school students run this event. A number of students received scholarships through the or-ganization. Mr. Peter Douglas- 1242- 368-2286
JUNE(Labour Day Holiday)SOUTH ANDROS HOMECOMING FESTIVALKempsBay(SA)Kemps Bay here notable sites include a boat
building yard where South Andros’ fishing sloops are constructed and the much scenic beaches on the island. Homecoming symbolizes the coming together of Androsians. During this time a num-ber of cultural activities take place: Local Rake-N-Scrape, Old-timer fashion show and much more including the high light of the event the boat race. For more information, contact the South Andros Tourist office at 1-242-369-1688.
(Held the second weekend in June)ALL ANDROS CRABFESTQueenPark,FreshCreek(CA)Highlights of this event will be the Crab Cultural show, the releasing of the Crabs, Crab Culinary Contest, Crabs of Andros life cycle display, Rake-N-Scrape Music. This is an annual event that is held the second weekend in June of every year. For further information, contact Ministry of Tourism at 1-242-368-2286.
JUNE 23rd - SEPTEMBER 7thJUNKANOO IN JUNE – ALL ANDROS & BERRY ISLANDS Queen’sPark,FreshCreek(CA)Until. Highlights of this event are the Goombay Dancers, Love Hill Troopers, Central Andros Old Timers and the Rake-N-Scrape Band. For more information, contact the Andros Tourist Office.
JULY10thINDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION QueensPark,freshCreek,Andros.Highlight of this event is the flag raising ceremo-ny. For Further information, contact the Admin-istrator’s Office at 1-242-368-2010
5th -10thTHE ALL ANDROS & BERRY ISLAND REGATTAAndrosRegattaVillage(NA)Highlight of the event is the Boat Race class A, B &C. For further information contact – Chief Councillor Mr. Alphonso Smith, at 1242-329-2336, Mr. Frank Hanna at (1-242) 323-2451//325-3306 Or the Administrators office at 1-242- 329-2278/fax# 1-242-329-25
5th -10thDAVID ROMER ALL ANDROS & BERRY ISLAND REGATTA Morgan’sBluff(NA)Highlight of the event is the class A & B Boat Race For further information contact Mr. Al-phonso Smith at 242-329-2833
10thCOCONUT FESTIVALPleasantBay(SA)Three miles south of this Village is Slavery Wall, the remains of a high rock all constructed by slaves in the late 18th, century and now habitat to giant white crabs during crabbing season. The South Andros Coconut Festival was designed to celebrate and showcase the Cultural connection between the Valuable, versatile Coconut Palm and the people to South Andros. Contact: Sharon Henfield - 1-242-369-1688
10thBEHRING POINT HOMECOMINGLocation–BehringPointContact: Mr. Frankie Neymour 1242-368-4132/ 368-4067
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Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas Archipelago and the fifth largest land mass in the Carib-bean. Andros is divided into four (4) major administrative districtsNorth Andros (NA) Nicholls Town administration settlement, other settlements are: Conch Sound, Lowe Sound, Mastic Point, Morgan’s Bluff, Red Bays, San Andros and Stafford Creek
Central Andros (CA) In Fresh Creek you’ll find the centre of Cental Andros, settlements there are Blanket Sound, Staniard Creek, Love Hill, Small Hope Bay, Calabash Bay, Andros Town, Bowen Sound, Man-O-War Sound, Cargill Creek and Fresh CreekMangrove Cay (MC) Mangrove Cay is often de-scribed as an island within a island.
Moxey town is the administrative center. Other settlements include, Little Harbour, Burnt Rock, Pinders, Swains, Dorsette, Peats, Grants, Victo-ria Point and Lisbon Creek.South Andros (SA) Kemps Bay is the admistrative centre for most southern settlements in South Andros. Settlements here are: Driggs Hill, Congo Town, High Rock, The Bluff, Long Bay, Smith’s HIll, Deep Creek, Little Creek and Mars Bay. Androsians are steeped in Afro-centric traditions and lifestyles that are tied to the land and sea. Activities such as singing, dancing, storytelling, basket weaving and boat building are features which characterize the order of the day, in addition to a seasonal ritual called “Rushin”. Other popular events in the include sloop/regattas, fish fry, homecomings, crabbing and themed festivals. Visitors can stay at a range of accommodation facilities from exclu-sive private island resorts, oceanview dive specialty lodges, creek-style fly-fishing cottages to family oriented guest houses. For Airport information check the general informationon the front of this map.
About ANDROS
Area: 104 miles long by 40 miles at widest point Largest of the islands of the Bahamas and the fifth largestin the Caribbean.Location: 30 miles west of Nassau. Fifteen minutes by plane or 2 1⁄2 hours by ferry. • 175 miles south east of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. or one hour by commuter plane.Population: 7800 people
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