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Country
The Bahamas
Continent
North America
Airport
NAS
Currency
Bahamian dollar (BSD)
Time zone
UTC-5 (UTC-4 during summer time)
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Airport and getting into town
An airport about sixteen kilometres west of the centre
Lynden Pindling (NAS)
Lynden Pindling International Airport is the main airport of The Bahamas, about 16 km west of central Nassau according to Wikipedia (EN, ES); Wikivoyage (FR) says 15 km. It has daily flights to major cities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom (Wikipedia EN). Wikivoyage (EN) notes there is no public transport into the airport and that a list of fixed taxi fares is posted at the exit. For flights to the United States, US formalities are completed in Nassau and can be slow: allow at least two hours, according to the same source.
Distances and times are approximate, based on Wikipedia (EN, ES) and Wikivoyage (FR, EN); arrangements change, so check them before you travel. We do not quote fares.
Nassau, capital of The Bahamas, lies on New Providence Island, with its centre on the north-east coast facing Paradise Island (Wikipedia FR, DE). It is the country's commercial, administrative and cultural hub. Founded by the English as Charles Town, it took its present name in honour of William III of Orange-Nassau in the late 17th century (Wikipedia EN, FR) and, in the early 18th century, became a haven for pirates and privateers. Its closeness to the United States has made it a leading destination.
Harbour, forts and Paradise Island
Turquoise water, pastel facades and colonial forts
Nassau is best discovered on foot in the centre and then along the coast: the pastel waterfront, the forts that overlook the town and the beaches of Paradise Island and Cable Beach. The places below are illustrated; Bay Street, Parliament, the Queen's Staircase and the forts are described in text at the end of the section.
A coast of palms and jetties
From the air, New Providence's coast is drawn in bands of turquoise and deep blue, with white villas tucked into the palms and long wooden jetties. The water, shallow near the shore, changes colour with the seabed; it is the image most often associated with The Bahamas.
The pastel facades
Along the water, houses in pastel blue, soft green and yellow echo the colonial architecture mixed with European influences that Wikipedia (FR) credits to the city. Wikivoyage (EN) also describes a low-rise, laid-back centre with pink government buildings and giant cruise ships docking daily.
A lighthouse on the rocky coast
At the harbour approach the shoreline is rocky, dotted with low islets, and a small white lighthouse stands on one of them. The entrance is busy with boats; sightseeing cruises let you see the coast up close.
Paradise Island
Facing downtown, Paradise Island holds a large pink-towered resort complex, Atlantis Paradise Island, which Wikipedia (FR) calls the archipelago's main attraction and the country's second-largest employer after the state. It is reached by bridge or by water taxi from downtown; Wikivoyage (EN) notes that no jitney minibus goes there.
Bay Street, Parliament and the Queen's Staircase
Bay Street is the main shopping street, lined with jewellery and souvenir shops according to Wikivoyage (EN). A ten-minute walk uphill leads to Parliament House, a pink building with a statue of Queen Victoria, and then to the Queen's Staircase, which has 66 steps (Wikivoyage FR, EN).
Forts Fincastle, Charlotte and Montagu
Nassau's three forts tell the story of the colony's defences. Fort Fincastle, a small fort of 1793 overlooking the town according to Wikivoyage (EN), and Fort Charlotte date from the time of Governor Lord Dunmore (Wikipedia EN); Fort Montagu lies furthest east. They offer good views and can be visited on foot or on an organised tour.
Museums and culture
Pirates, Bahamian art and religious heritage
Nassau's culture rests on its pirate and privateer past, its colonial buildings and its festivals. Here are the places to know.
Pirates of Nassau
This George Street museum recreates a pirate town and ship with a few real artefacts; Wikivoyage (EN) calls it cheesy but fun and suggests catching a guided tour. Check hours and prices before you go; we quote no prices.
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
Opened in 2003 in the former residence of the Chief Justice, the gallery shows Bahamian art from the pre-colonial era to the present, according to Wikivoyage (EN). The renovated building is a sight in itself.
Ardastra Gardens
The country's only zoo according to Wikivoyage (EN), famous for its marching-flamingo show; it is also a conservation centre.
Cathedrals and library
The Catholic cathedral of St Francis Xavier, opened in 1886, and the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral are among the city's religious monuments; the public library occupies a former octagonal prison (Wikipedia FR).
Junkanoo
The city's chief festival is Junkanoo: an energetic parade of handmade, brightly coloured costumes accompanied by cowbells, drums and whistles, held on 26 December and 1 January according to Wikipedia (EN, FR).
Food and drink
Fried fish, lobster and conch
The specialities
Wikivoyage (EN) urges visitors to leave the hotel and try Bahamian food: fried fish and sides at small downtown shops, waterside seafood restaurants, lobster and conch, the emblematic Bahamian shellfish eaten raw in salad, fried or as fritters. A guava dessert is among the classics mentioned.
Where to eat
Small downtown shops are cheapest; waterside restaurants cost more. Wikivoyage (EN) also mentions some Italian and Chinese tables for variety. We do not recommend specific addresses.
Markets
The Straw Market, an open-sided craft market rebuilt in 2011 after a 2001 fire according to Wikipedia (EN), sells woven goods and many souvenirs. Beware of cut-price Cuban cigars: Wikivoyage (EN) says most on sale are counterfeit.
Getting around
On foot downtown, jitneys, taxis and boats
On foot
Downtown Nassau can be walked: distances are short and a stroll is a pleasant way to explore the old town (Wikivoyage EN). Cycling is not recommended, as traffic is heavy and the old streets have many blind corners.
Jitneys and taxis
Jitneys, minibuses that act as buses, leave from around Bay Street but stop running in the early evening; none goes to Paradise Island. Taxis, often minivans, have yellow licence plates; they usually refuse to use the meter, so agree the fare in advance (Wikivoyage EN).
Boat and car
A water taxi links downtown to Paradise Island; you can also rent a car. Traffic keeps left, with British-style road signs according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Budget and precautions
An expensive destination, to be approached sensibly
Price level
Nassau is a fairly expensive destination, especially in resorts and waterfront restaurants. We give no figures because we could not cross-check them across two independent sources.
Flights
The flight is the most variable item in the budget. SniperAir monitors prices to NAS and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets. Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are nearby hubs worth watching in parallel.
Caution
Check your home country's official advice on entry requirements, health and safety. According to Wikivoyage (EN), crime is high in Nassau: the Over-the-Hill district south of downtown calls for care, it is best to use only licensed taxis and to be wary of touts. The Bahamas are exposed to hurricanes from summer into autumn: after severe storms some sites may be closed.
When to go
A dry season from December to April
December to February
Among the driest months according to Wikivoyage (EN), with mild days; peak season, so book early.
March to May
The dry season winds down in March-April; the sea stays warm and the days lengthen.
June to August
The hottest and wettest period according to Wikivoyage (EN), with thunderstorms; hurricane season begins.
September to November
Still hot and rainy, with a hurricane risk; visitor numbers fall and prices can shift.
Nassau has a tropical climate: December to April are the driest months, with six to eight rainy days a month, while summer is the wettest period, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Temperatures stay warm all year; we give no precise averages because they could not be cross-checked.
By length of stay
What to do in Nassau depending on how long you stay
The essentials
A stroll downtown, Bay Street, Parliament and the Queen's Staircase, one fort and a beach day.
Museums and sea
The pirates and art museums, Paradise Island, Cable Beach and a boat outing.
The archipelago
A trip to other Bahamian islands by ferry or plane, with Nassau as a base.
In pictures
Nassau in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Nassau
How do I get from Nassau airport to the centre?
Lynden Pindling International (NAS) is about 16 km west of the centre. There is no public transport into the airport: a taxi is the usual choice, with a list of fixed fares posted at the exit.
What is there to see in Nassau?
Bay Street, the pink Parliament House, the Queen's Staircase, Forts Fincastle, Charlotte and Montagu, the Pirates of Nassau museum, Paradise Island and Cable Beach.
When is the best time to visit Nassau?
December to April, the driest months according to Wikivoyage (EN). Summer is the wettest period, and hurricane season runs from summer into autumn.
Is Nassau safe?
Wikivoyage (EN) reports a high crime rate: use licensed taxis, take care in the Over-the-Hill district and be wary of touts. Check your government's official travel advice.
How do I get around Nassau?
On foot downtown, by jitney (minibus), by taxi (yellow plates, agree the fare in advance) and by water taxi to Paradise Island. Traffic drives on the left.
What should I eat in Nassau?
Conch, lobster, fried fish and the seafood served at waterside restaurants.
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