Welcome to Nassau, capital of the Bahamas. A city and island that embodies a blend of Bahamian culture and modern energy. Its bustling streets are lined with colorful buildings, offering a glimpse into its rich history. The city boasts attractions like the Pirates of Nassau Museum, showcasing its swashbuckling past, while the Straw Market offers a taste of local culture with handmade crafts and souvenirs.
Just across the bridge lies Paradise Island, a paradise indeed, known for its luxurious resorts, pristine Nassau beaches, and world-class amenities. Atlantis Resort is the centrepiece, featuring a sprawling water park, marine habitats, and five hotels. Visitors can indulge in water sports, snorkeling, or simply unwind on the powdery sands.
Nassau is also the perfect base for exploring the Exuma Islands and the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs. Located on Pig Beach (Big Major Cay) in the Exumas, the Swimming Pigs have become the most sought-after activity in Nassau. Visitors can now fly the short 40 minute flight to Pig Beach with the popular Nassau to Exuma Day Trip.
1. Water Parks
2. Islands & Day Trip Destinations
3. Beaches in Nassau & Paradise Island
4. Historical Attractions & Landmarks
5. Cultural Attractions
6. Hotels in Nassau
Together, Nassau and Paradise Island offer a captivating vacation, blending Caribbean charm with upscale leisure. Prefer exploring Nassau on a Map? Use our Interactive Nassau & Paradise Island Map. Looking for a Beach Resort or Hotel in Nassau: Visit our Hotels in Nassau Guide
Experiencing bad/rainy weather in Nassau? Discover our list of things to do on a wet weather day in Nassau.
On this page you can browse our informative Nassau Destinations Guides (see below). A comprehensive travel guide detailing all the popular attractions, waterparks, beaches, resorts and islands to visit during a stay on Nassau & Paradise Island.
Whether you’re looking for museums and historical landmarks in downtown Nassau, to the beaches and waterparks of Paradise Island; Nassau offers something for everyone, all ages of the family will have fun in the Bahamas!
Explore all the attractions and landmarks in Nassau and Paradise Island with our interactive Nassau Map.
The Bahamas Swimming Pigs are pigs located in Exuma on an island called Big Major Cay. Some tour operators or guides might claim to have pigs on beaches in Nassau or nearby islands, but don’t be fooled, these are merely Pigs on a Beach, they do not swim in the ocean! The original and only Bahamas Swimming Pigs are the pigs at Pig Beach in Exuma.
Pig Beach (Big Major Cay) is one of 365 islands in the Exuma Cays, a tropical island archipelago located a short 40 minute flight away from Nassau.
Visitors to Nassau can book a Day Trip to Exuma by plane and discover the many attractions in Exuma including; swimming with sharks, Thunderball Grotto cave, sand bar, and much more (see below).
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