Elbow Cay, Caribbean island in Hope Town, Bahamas.
Elbow Cay extends for five miles along the Abaco Islands chain, featuring white sand beaches and clear waters surrounding a protected harbor.
British loyalists established the first permanent settlement on Elbow Cay in 1785, with Wyannie Malone leading a group from Charleston to Great Harbor.
The Wyannie Malone Historical Museum preserves artifacts and documents detailing the settlement patterns and maritime traditions of early island inhabitants.
Visitors access the island through Marsh Harbour, taking a ferry service to either Hope Town or White Sound before using golf carts for transportation.
The 120-foot lighthouse, constructed in 1863, remains one of the last manually operated kerosene-fueled beacons in the world.
Location: Hope Town
Part of: Abaco Islands
GPS coordinates: 26.52682,-76.96812
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:28
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.
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