Sea of Abaco - Abaco Cays Realty Ltd.

Walkers Cay
Welcome to
Abaco......
Grand Cays
Double Breasted Cays
Miss Romer Cay
Stranger's Cay
Carters Cays
Moraine Cay
Paw Paw Cays
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Great Sale Cay
Fish Cays
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Crown
Haven Fox Town Wood
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Mount
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Allans-Pensacola Cay
Spanish Cay
Hog Cays
Cedar
Harbour
Powell Cay
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Manjack
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Blackwood
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Discovering the wonders of our
Islands holds all the promise of
the dawn of a brand new day.
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P.O. Box AB 22705
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648
Cell: (242) 554-9451
e.mail: [email protected]
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Abaco is not just another pretty face in the crowd of holiday destinations. It is a very special and unique environment and lifestyle.
The most northeasterly of the Bahama Islands, the Abacos consist of the main island of Great Abaco and the smaller Island of Little Abaco, which extend
roughly north to south for a distance of 120 miles. Lying offshore on the northern reaches of these Islands are the cays covering a distance of about one
hundred and twenty miles. On the ocean-side of the cays is the world’s third largest barrier reef. The total land area of Abaco is 650 sq.mi.
The total population of Abaco is roughly 13,000 permanent residents. In addition there are approximately 2,000 homes owned
by seasonal residents on Abaco and the Cays.
The annual average temperature is 75 degrees. Temperatures in the summer seldom reach above the low
90’s, in the winter seldom below the mid-fifties. The climate is tempered by the Gulfstream which runs up
the Straits of Florida between the Bahamas and the southern U.S. When it is very hot in Florida, it is
generally 5-10 degrees cooler in Abaco. When it is very cold in Florida, it is generally 5-10 degrees
warmer. Average rainfall is between 50 and 60 inches annually.
Double Breasted Cays
Miss Romer Cay
"The Cays" are a string of small islands running southeast to
northwest for approximately 120 miles from Little Harbour in
the south to Walker’s Cay in the north. They are between four
and six miles from the mainland. The protected body of water
that is formed by these barrier islands is referred to as "The Sea
of Abaco" and is known by yachtsmen to be probably the finest
sailing and cruising ground in the world.
Stranger's Cay
Carters Cays
Little Sale Cay
Great Sale Cay
THE ABACO ISLANDS
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS
Moraine Cay
Paw Paw Cays
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Fish Cays
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Allans-Pensacola Cay
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Crown
Haven Fox Town Wood
Cay
Mount
Hope
Spanish Cay
Hog Cays
Cedar
Harbour
Powell Cay
Litt
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Manjack
Cay
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The second largest population center is the Treasure Cay area about twenty miles north
of Marsh Harbour. It has a hotel and a large number of condominiums, townhouses
and villas, as well as a marina which is a great favorite with sportsfishermen.
Although there is no well-defined town, there are shops which sell necessities.
Treasure Cay boasts an eighteen-hole golf course, the only course in Abaco. The area
is fortunate to have a spectacular two and a half mile crescent shaped beach which has
been formally designated as among the ten finest in the world.
The Settlements are charming, quaint places, each with a character all its own, and
totally different from each of the others. An octogenarian retiree was recently heard to
remark that a settlement reminded him of a New England fishing village when he was
a boy. For the most part the settlements are kept spotlessly neat and clean, it is quite
obvious that the residents take great pride in their homes and communities.
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The harbour and the east side have marinas and the port is a popular provisioning
center for visiting yachtsmen from around the world. The Port of Marsh Harbour is
serviced by three commercial shipping lines, two of which run weekly service from
Florida, and "The Mail Boat" which runs weekly from Nassau. Marsh Harbour is 175
miles due east of Palm Beach, Florida - (1 hour, 15 minute flight), 100 miles north of
Nassau (45 minute flight). By sea, Marsh Harbour is 200 miles from Palm Beach
For the yachtsman, this is 20 hours running at 10 knots.
The major population of the Cays is centered in the twenty-mile stretch between Elbow
Cay and Green Turtle Cay. On these cays are four small towns, known as
"settlements" - Hope Town on Elbow Cay, Man-O-War Cay, Great Guana Cay and
New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay. Hope Town, Man-O-War and Guana Cay are all
within five to eight miles of Marsh Harbour and form what is called "The Hub of
Abaco". Green Turtle Cay is farther afield but within six miles of Treasure Cay. There
is good, regular passenger ferry service between the cay settlements and the Abaco
mainland.
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The major population center is the Marsh Harbour area. It is the seat of
Government for Abaco and the major center of economic activity. Marsh
Harbour is the third largest town in the Bahamas with a population of
roughly 6,000 people. There are quite a variety of shops, stores and markets
which can provide most amenities. There are several excellent restaurants, a
number of hotels and a wide assortment of rental houses and cottages.
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The quality of life in Abaco is unique. Unfortunately our world is becoming increasingly dangerous - crime and
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strife seem to be everywhere. In Abaco, due to its population and relative size, there is very little crime. Here one can
feel a real and very great sense of security. The pace is easy and "laid back" - the people are warm and friendly. The proximity to Florida and the United States
mainland is such that it is relatively easy and inexpensive to both travel and obtain goods which are not available locally. The juxtaposition of the Abaco
mainland, the Cays and the barrier reef form the Sea of Abaco. This area provides a marvelous, safe and well protected environment to pursue the many water
related activities that Abaco has to offer, making it a haven for experienced and novice yachtsmen alike - there are literally hundreds of quiet and often deserted
bays, coves, creeks and anchorages to visit, relax or play in and explore. Abaco is truly unique.
2002 - 2007 - D.A. Lee
Abaco
Cays
Realty,
Ltd.
Christopher Broker
L. Plummer, BRI
P.O. Box AB 22705 - Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 - Cell: (242) 554-9451
e.mail: [email protected]
www.abacocaysrealty.com