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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Bahamas
- The Islands
- Bimini Islands
Bimini Islands
The Bimini group of islands in the Bahamas is 50 miles (80km)
east of Miami and spans an area no larger than 10 square miles (26
sq km). The main island, North Bimini, is barely seven miles long
(11km) and no more than 1,200ft (366m) across at its widest point.
The islands are best known for the excellent fishing opportunities,
with visitors from around the world coming here to test their
skills and catch an array of fish including tuna, sailfish, mako
shark, barracuda and, above all, blue marlin. Almost all the action
happens in Alice Town, a laid-back town on the main island where
fishermen gather to swap stories. During spring break in April the
town becomes a little raucous with the arrival of enormous crowds
of college students. Scuba divers are also lured by some mysterious
stone blocks in the waters off North Bimini, which islanders claim
are part of the Lost City of Atlantis.
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).