Spanish Wells - General Info
Description:
The colourful and orderly town of Spanish Wells occupies the small island of St Georges Cay, just to the west of the northern tip of Eleuthera. The main source of the prosperity here is the lobster fishing fleet. It has limited appeal as a tourist destination being regularly in the path of hurricanes, but out of the hurricane season, it is the quintessential Bahamian destination for cruising boats.
There is a good boatyard here which can lift catamarans, a good chandlery and plenty of options for staying ashore.
Position:
25° 32.5’N, 076° 45.1’W.
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Apr 23, 2019 10:31 PM
CW Gocery and Laundry not existing any more (Staff at SW Marine&Hardware confirmed). We didn’t find a Laundry, Marina Laundry is only for berth holders.
WiFi at SW Yacht Haven was very slow but free. The signal can be received at the South Anchorage with a good antenna. Very fast & free WiFi at the Spanish Wells Food Fair Store.
Posted on Cruisers Network Online – 14 June 2015:
Spanish Wells Yacht Haven – DO NOT BUY WATER
Just wanted to make sure you don’t make the same mistake that we did and the 2 other boats travelling with us. We purchased 131 gallons of water at $.20/gallon and it was the WORST salty water we purchased during our 2 month trip to the Abacos & Eleuthera.
It was so bad that we had to dump all of it. Could barely take a shower with it and even when it was put through our water purifier it was still awful. We are now disputing the charge with our credit card company. BEWARE – DO NOT BUY!