9 Things to Do in the Exumas, the Prettiest Place in the Bahamas

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Famous for those deserted white sand beaches, the bluest water in the Caribbean (hmm maybe the world?), and those adorable swimming pigs, the Exumas are becoming quite the popular Caribbean getaway.

This chain of 360+ islands in the Bahamas just southeast of Nassau will take your breath away. I mean, it did mine.

Keep reading for some of my favorite things to do in the Exumas.

Made famous by the James Bond movie filmed there, snorkeling Thunderball Grotto is a highlight of most day tours out of Great Exuma.

Snorkeling Thunderball Grotto

If you’re staying on Great Exuma, you MUST take the ferry over to Stocking Island for the pig roast at the Chat ‘n’ Chill on Sundays. It’s probably one of the best beach bars in the Caribbean and there’s plenty to do.

Chat n’ Chill

Another stop on many day tours out of Great Exuma, the nurse sharks at Compass Cay have become famous and you can jump in the water for a swim with them!

Swim with Nurse Sharks at Compass Cay

There are likely iguanas on many islands in the Exumas, but Allen’s Cay is the best place to see them right out on the beach.

See the Iguanas at Allen’s Cay

Possibly one of the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean, it’s more than likely that you’ll have this gorgeous white sand beach all to yourself. Just down the road from Santana’s and Mom’s Bakery.

Tropic of Cancer Beach

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