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About Harbour Island

One of the world's foremost resort destinations...

Historic Harbour Island, which lies a short distance off the northeast coast of Eleuthera, has long been regarded as one of the world’s foremost resort destinations because of its breathtakingly beautiful pink sand beaches and calm turquoise water. The island’s beach was featured in The Travel Channel’s “World’s Best Beaches” segment in March 2005. Named “Best Sand Beach,” Harbour Island was one of 10 beaches worldwide to be included in this program.

Dunmore Town, the Island’s center, is a mixture of pastel colored cottages, white picket fences and a number of small hotels and restaurants. The quiet streets are most easily travelled by one of the many golf carts available for hire on the island, or strolled at a leisurely pace to view the sights and greet the native “Brilanders,” as they call themselves. Visit the shops, boutiques and art galleries that dot the island, or stop by the straw market for local crafts and a taste of island-grown produce.

The island is accessible by air from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Nassau, with daily direct flights to North Eleuthera Airport. Water taxis leave continuously for Dunmore Town, a 10-minute trip across the harbour. Bahamas Fast Ferries go directly from Nassau to Harbour Island also.

Harbour Island Activities

Harbour Island is famous the world over for for its pale pink sand beaches. The sand here is always cool, so you can freely walk the three miles of uncrowded beach with bare feet. Outlying reefs provide large areas of relatively calm and shallow waters that are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving or just relaxing in the surf. Local dive shops offer dive instruction and certification.

Harbour Island is also a spectacular fishing destination, with both deep-sea and flats fishing.

Take a stroll through the quaint town of Harbour Island and admire the gingerbread trim on the brightly painted houses, buy a fresh-picked Bahamian pineapple from a local vendor, visit a gallery, or stop in for Sunday worship at one of the island’s churches.

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Around Harbour Island

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A historic cottage and palms on Harbour Island

The Island · Our guest guide

Between Dunmore Town and the sea.

A guide from The Landing to island days, places to explore, and the practical details of your stay.

The Landing’s point of view

Discover Harbour Island.

Just off Eleuthera’s northeast coast, Harbour Island is known for pink sand and turquoise water. In Dunmore Town, pastel houses with gingerbread trim sit behind white picket fences, close to small hotels, restaurants, and shops.

A weathered cottage and green picket fence in Dunmore Town

Around Dunmore Town.

Browse the boutiques and art galleries, visit the straw market for local crafts, and look for island-grown produce from local vendors. Walking gives you time to appreciate the houses and meet the people who call the island home.

Pink sand and turquoise water on Harbour Island

Time on the pink sand.

Spend a morning on the Atlantic side of the island, then return to town at your own pace. Ask us about the beach route and guest chairs before you set out.

Evening light over the harbour beside The Landing

The harbour at dusk.

Return to the harbour as the light softens. A seat on the verandah and a drink before dinner make a natural end to an island day.

Tables on The Landing waterfront restaurant terrace
At The Landing

Eat & drink

Plan your days around a good table.

Start with breakfast at The Landing, or return for dinner built around local produce, fish, and seafood. The bar is part of our evening rhythm.

For restaurants elsewhere on the island, ask us for suggestions to suit your plans. Reservations are highly recommended, especially between December and May.

Menus and dining hours

Getting around

Explore on foot or by golf cart.

Much of Dunmore Town can be explored on foot. Golf carts are a familiar way to reach other parts of the island and travel between the harbour and beach.

Arranging a golf cart

Ask The Landing for current rental suggestions before arrival.

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Red towels on beach chairs beneath umbrellas on Pink Sand Beach
From the house to the beach

Beaches & activities

Pink sand and days on the water.

The Landing is a five-minute stroll from Harbour Island’s pink-sand beach, with chairs and umbrellas available for guests.

Beach towels and a locking bag for your personal items are provided in your room.

Snorkelling, diving and fishing

Explore the offshore reefs with a local operator, ask about dive instruction, or arrange a deep-sea or flats fishing trip. Our front desk team can help connect you to an outing that suits your interests.

Find your bearings

Explore Harbour Island.

Trace your way from the harbour to the beach and explore everything in between.

Illustrated map of Harbour Island showing The Landing, Pink Sand Beach, Dunmore Town streets, Government Dock, Valentine’s Marina, and nearby landmarks
Harbour Island · Dunmore Town

Before you visit

Planning your visit.

Getting to Harbour Island

Fly into North Eleuthera Airport (ELH). From there, it’s a five-minute taxi to Three Island Dock, then a short water taxi across the bay to Harbour Island. Both are paid in cash, so bring small bills. Water taxis run until about 9pm, so let us know if you’re arriving late.

The boat lands at Government Dock, just a short walk from The Landing.

A little local guidance

Tell us what you enjoy and how you would like to spend your time. The team can offer current suggestions and help you find your bearings when you arrive.

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