Caribbean Real Estate
Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas
Property for Sale by Owner
Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas
Property for Sale by Owner
Hope Town, Bahamas Property for Sale by Owner
Island Activities
 Endless day trips accessible by small boat |
 Bring home conch for a Bahamian supper |
AREA ATTRACTIONS
- Excellent sailing, boating & fishing
- Some of the Caribbean's best reefs for snorkeling & diving
- Dozens of inhabited & uninhabited islands to explore
- Land-based activities ranging from pig roasts & calypso dancing to golf, yoga & massage
- All area destinations easily accessible by small boat.
The area surrounding Hope Town -- known as the Abaco islands -- is a boater's paradise. The Sea of Abaco is an archipelago protected by a barrier reef nearly 100 miles long. This beautiful chain of islands forms a protected boating area containing unlimited day trip destinations easily accessible by small boat. The fabulous reefs and dozens of islands within easy reach of Hope Town offer endless opportunities to:
- picnic and swim on deserted islands
- snorkel one of several marine parks with stunning coral formations and abundant tropical fish
- explore nearby historic, picturesque settlements
- dive wrecks, reefs and blue holes
- bring home tuna, mahi-mahi or wahoo from a deep-sea fishing excursion
- enjoy lunch at open-air restaurants on neighboring islands
- fish for snapper and grouper or gather conch and crawfish.
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Tour the hand-operated lighthouse
Picnic & swim on deserted beaches
ON-ISLAND ACTIVITIES
The 18th-century settlement of Hope Town is rich with history, and the entire island is full of natural beauty, affording a range of activities and attractions:
- snorkel the reefs right off the beach
- rent a bicycle, golf cart or kayak to explore the island's secluded beaches and breathtaking views
- take scuba lessons from a local pro
- visit the hand-wound, kerosene-fired, 1860s lighthouse -- one of three lighthouses in the Bahamas still operated by lighthouse keepers
- charter a deep-sea fishing boat with one of the half dozen local guides
- enjoy a cappuchino or espresso with homemade quiche, muffin or gelato at the local coffeehouse
- join a professionally-guided snorkeling and scuba excursion
- dance to live, calypso music and enjoy stunning ocean or harbour views while dining out in one of half a dozen restaurants
- compete against locals in weekly sailing club regattas
- unwind at the end of the day with a glass of chardonnay at the local wine bar
- stroll, sunbathe and swim and on any number of deserted beaches
- go bone fishing with a legendary local guide
- take a yoga or tai chi class
- browse the local museum, full of historical artifacts and lore
- charter a sailboat -- with or without crew
- relax with a full-body massage from one of several trained professionals
- buy homemade key lime and coconut pies from the local bakery
- rent a board or bring your own to surf one of several breaks
- attend church services outdoors under the shade of cork trees
- join an historical walking tour of the village led by direct descendants of original British Loyalist settlers
- visit an art show featuring local artists and craftspeople
- shop for locally-made jewelry and artwork as well as clothing and gifts.
Or -- the true beauty of Hope Town -- you can do absolutely nothing.
 Explore uninhabited islands |
 Visit historic settlements |
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Ferries run every two hours from Hope Town to several neighboring islands. (Or rent a motor boat or take your own.) Just an hour or less from Hope Town you can:
- golf a championship 18-hole course overlooking the ocean
- whoop it up at the weekly pig roast
- explore an abandoned lighthouse
- observe rare, wild horses
- tour a bronze foundry and sculpture gallery
- take a guided walk through the Bahama Amazon Parrot preserve
- dine at dozens of restaurants with stunning water views
- dance in the streets with a traditional junkanoo band
- visit an historic boat-building settlement
- compete in a deep-sea fishing tournament.
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Hope Town school girls on Heritage Day
Abundant bird-watching opportunities
