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EXCURSIONS:

You will likely want to spend most of your time at the beautiful beach behind Summer Breeze Beach Villa! However, if you want to go exploring, there are plenty of options on and around the island.

FISHING:

Spanish Wells has beautiful white sand beaches, water so clear you can see your shadow on the bottom, and is a fantastic area for fishing. The small island is the lobster fishing capital of the Caribbean and boasts world-class bone fishing on the flats surrounding the island. The beautiful barrier reef, Devil’s Backbone, is inhabited with an abundance of marine life. 

Tackle - Visit Island Tackle, located on 28th Street (3 blocks from Summer Breeze). Rod and reel rentals are available.

Tips for fishing in Spanish Wells:

• Boat Rental: You may choose to rent a boat, try Johnny Underwood (242-470-1185). Johnny has a variety of open-center console boats. Make sure to request information about boating in the area before venturing out, since there are wrecks, reefs and sandbars that can pose boating hazards.

• Fishing Guide: You may also hire a guide for off-shore fishing for large game fish, or bottom fishing for grouper and snapper. There are also several bone fishing guides available for the flats. Our choices are Underwood Charters (Theron) for bottom & spear fishing (242-470-8671) and Fishing with Deek for large game fish (tuna, wahoo, dolphin).

• Purchase Fresh Fish: If you want to purchase fresh fish, go see “Bernard” on the Harbor side, around 30th street. He comes in at approximately 3pm every day, and fillets his fresh catch for a fair price. One of the many benefits of a small, local beach community!

Visit beautiful Harbor Island for the day!

You can get to Harbor Island via:
• The Bo Hengy Fast Ferry, which leaves at 10:00am and returns at 3:00pm. Please check the seasonal schedule.
• Take an island ferry to North Eleuthera, then a taxi to the Harbor Island ferry. Rent a golf cart and enjoy shopping and the restaurants.

Spend the day at Preacher's Cave!

Use our Villa bikes to ride to the island ferry boat, and take the ferry with the bikes to Jean’s Bay on North Eleuthera.  Then bike approximately 3 miles to Preacher's Cave.  Spend the day exploring the caves and beautiful beach.  Make sure to pack a lunch and bring a towel.

Other Eleuthera Excursion Information:

• Find more caves further down on Eleuthera.
• The Glass Window Bridge is approximately an hour south on Eleuthera. 
• Rent a car on Eleuthera to explore the island. 
• Taxi Service: David Albury (taxi #146). 

Other Activities:

• Kayaking: We provide three kayaks at the Villa. The area behind the house is beautiful for kayaking!

• Shelling: Take a trip to Egg Island for awesome shelling. The south side of the island has a beautiful beach for picnics, and the west side has great shells. It takes about 20 minutes to get there via boat. 

• Snorkeling: There are several snorkeling spots around the island. You can ask our caretaker or one of the fishing guides for the best spots. (Note: We recommend bringing your own gear. We do have some gear at the Villa, but do not guarantee the condition.)

• Beaching: The beach behind Summer Breeze is the best beach on the island! You can walk out 100 yards in knee to waist deep water at low tide. The water is crystal clear!  We provide plenty of beach towels, beach chairs, and beach toys for the kids.

• Kite Boarding: If you are a Kite boarder, bring your gear! There are also lessons available on the island.

• Paddle Boarding: The area behind the Villa is great for paddle-boarding.  Two Paddle Boards are at the house. 

• Massage: Schedule a massage with Lucia by calling (242)333-4814.  She’s fabulous!  I think she charges $80 per hour.  A great way to start relaxing on your vacation!