Exuma & Exuma Cays

Exuma & Exuma Cays

The Exumas are an exotic collection of dream destinations with sapphire-blue water everywhere. Footprint-free beaches, ultra-exclusive resorts, and islands fit for celebrities make this tropical paradise an absolute gem. Here, nature outnumbers man, coastlines remain flawless and private homes play host to some of the world’s most famous stars. The Exumas truly are the ultimate escape.

The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau. Once called Yumey and Suma (names of Amer-Indian origin), the islands have gone through many changes over the years. Rich in history, they were settled by British Loyalists with their slaves following the American Revolution, and remnants of that storied past remain. The islands are divided into three major areas—Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and The Exuma Cays. Each one offers its own unique experience. Great Exuma and Little Exuma are known for their laidback surroundings, while The Exuma Cays act as a playground for the rich and famous, boasting numerous private homes, luxury resorts and beachside condos. One of the amazing sights in the cays is the “Mile-long Sandbar,” a stretch of pure white sand emerging from the blue-green water at low tide.

Swimming Pigs

Big Major’s Cay is home to these “domesticated” creatures. It all began in the early 1990s with five baby pigs (four females and one male) and the number has grown. They are so sociable, that whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to be fed.

Tropic Of Cancer Beach

This graceful crescent of white-powder sand borders translucent blue-green water. Named for its geographic coordinate and also known as Pelican Beach, it is the longest beach on Little Exuma and prettiest in the chain.

Stromatolites

The oldest known macro-fossils on earth, they encode biological activity that could span thousands of years. Mature varieties can be found at some beaches on the Atlantic side of Stocking Island, and modern ones thrive in the Cays.

Moria Harbour Cay National Park

Covering 13,440 acres, the park is a vital part of the ecosystem between Great and Little Exuma. It includes sand dunes, beaches, mangroves, and sea grass beds. Nesting seabirds call it home and it also serves as a nursery for marine life.

*The Information provided courtesy of Website of the Ministry of Tourism