Guanahani, Tropical island in The Bahamas
San Salvador Island extends 21 kilometers in length and 8 kilometers in width, with white sand beaches along its 163 square kilometers perimeter.
Christopher Columbus made his first landing in the Americas on this island, then called Guanahani by Taíno inhabitants, on October 12, 1492.
The Lucayan people inhabited the island before European arrival, living from fishing and farming while maintaining trade connections with neighboring communities.
The Gerace Research Center provides facilities for scientists and students to conduct marine biology, geology, and archaeological research on the island.
Dixon Hill Lighthouse, constructed in 1887, rises 160 feet above ground and remains operational as a critical navigation point for maritime traffic.
GPS coordinates: 24.05000,-74.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
The Bahamas consist of islands with white and pink sand beaches, clear lagoons, and natural marine sites. From Nassau to Eleuthera, the archipelago offers water activities, nature parks, and colonial heritage. The islands feature underwater caves, coral reefs, and diverse marine wildlife.
Atlantis Paradise Island
308.1 km
Dean's Blue Hole
117.2 km
Queen’s Staircase
309.1 km
Government House, The Bahamas
309.8 km
Mount Alvernia
96.2 km
Fort Montagu
306.1 km
Fort Fincastle
309.1 km
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
226.1 km
Nassau Public Library
309.4 km
Dolphin Encounters
303.5 km
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
310 km
French Cloisters, Paradise Island
306.7 km
Conception Island National Park
84.7 km
Bonefish Pond National Park
310.8 km
Moriah Harbour Cay National Park
137.9 km
Christ Church Cathedral in Nassau (Bahamas)
309.8 km
Egg Island Lighthouse
289.7 km
Dixon Hill Lighthouse
7.3 km
Glass Window Bridge
262.9 km
Pig Beach
199.3 km
Government House Lighthouse
309.8 km
Fort Fincastle Lighthouse
309.1 km
Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
214.7 km
Pink Sands Beach
269.6 km
Pirates of Nassau Museum
309.9 km
Preacher’s Cave
278.2 km
South Beach
307.2 km
Bight of Acklins
176.9 kmReviews
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