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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Bahamas
- The Islands
- Andros Island
Andros Island
Andros is the largest island in the Bahamas and is a favourite
for scuba divers and fishermen. The island is largely undeveloped,
so the atmosphere is very casual and hotels tend to be small and
unpretentious. Much of the island is covered with palm savannas,
primeval forest and huge mangrove wetlands, making it a
bird-watchers paradise. However, it is the underwater life that
really makes Andros unique; it has the world's third largest reef
running along its east coast for 167 miles (269km). Andros' most
famous attractions are the Blue Holes, a network of water-filled
caves, both inland and in the ocean, that draw scuba divers from
all over the world. The colourful and unique marine life that lies
below the tranquil surface makes Andros a fantastic spot for
divers, snorkellers, and fishermen alike.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language in the
Bahamas.
Money
The official currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD), which is
divided into 100 cents. The Bahamian Dollar is equal in value to
the US Dollar and both currencies are accepted throughout the
islands. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
many hotels. There are ATMs in the main tourist centres and credit
and debit cards are widely accepted in all the big resorts.
Travellers cheques can be changed at all banks, although those in
US Dollars receive the best rates. Banks tend to be open from
9.30am to 3pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9.30am to 5pm (Fridays).
Time
Local time in the Bahamas is GMT -5 (GMT -4 from first Sunday
in April till last Sunday in October).