Andros
At 2,300 square miles, Andros is the largest and least-explored island in the Bahamas. Your Andros home will be your base for many an adventure.
Accommodations
Emerald Palms Resort
ResortAndros
Reservations (800) 824 6623
Tel (242) 369 2713
Fax (242) 369 2711
info@emerald-palms.com
Emerald Palms Resort is situated on three miles of white coral sand and nestled in a grove of coconut palms, just one mile offshore from the world's largest barrier reefs on the eastern tip of South Andros. The 20 rooms and 22 cottages and villas spread over 10 acres in the coconut palm groves of the idyllic settlement of Driggs Hill. Teak furnished and porches are graced with mahogany doors and windows, the gateway to spacious marble floors throughout the cottages. All cottages are fully air-conditioned with raised natural wooden framed king sized beds. The airy bathrooms are equipped with sunken "Air Therapy" whirlpool hot tubs and spacious showers, double sinks and vanities. Other room amenities include T.V./satellite, mini-kitchenettes, direct-dial phones and compact disc players.
Additional Information:
Number of rooms: 20 rooms and 22 cottages
Getting There: Fly into Congo Town Airport (TZN), then take a taxi to the hotel ($10 for 2 people, $3 each additional person).
Small Hope Bay Lodge
ResortAndros
Toll Free (800) 223 6961
Tel (242) 368 2013
Fax (242)368 2015
U.S. Address: P.O. Box 21667
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33335
SHBinfo@SmallHope.com
Built in 1960, the Lodge is one of the most established resorts in The Bahamas, offering twenty-one rooms in one-and two-bedroom beachfront cottages for couples, families and solo travelers. Located directly on one of their two beaches, each cottage is built of native wood and coral rock, with a décor of locally made furniture and colourful Androsia batik fabrics. Small Hope was the first dive resort in the Bahamas and is still run by the same family. By the time you leave you will feel like part of their extended family. Dive masters take guests out for three dives per day (one snorkel boat also goes out daily - weather permitting). The dock and dive shop are located right on property. Guests can also explore the environment on self-guided nature walks, offshore snorkeling sites, kayaking, biking, windsurfing, and boat safaris up inland waterways. There is a great fishing program, with saltwater fly-fishing and reef fishing easily arranged. For relaxation, there is the solarium, library, beach, hammocks, and beachfront hot tub. The resort is all-inclusive; meals and evening conch fritter hors d'oeuvres are included and the bar is always open. Mealtime is unique at Small Hope with the family and live-in staff eating with the guests. The food is quite good, plentiful, varied, and vegetarians are easily accommodated. Small Hope Bay teaches diving for people 10 years and older. Children 8 - 10 years of age can get a diving experience using our SASY equipment. Babysitting is also available and complimentary between the hours of 6:00pm - 8:45pm. Small Hope Bay Lodge is proud to be listed prominently in the following publications: "100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean 5th edition" -- by Kay Showker listed under Andros, The Bahamas "1000 Places To See Before You Die" -- by Patricia Schultz listed under The Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda
Additional Information:
Getting There:
Fly into Andros Town Airport (ASD), also known as Fresh Creek Airport, as Andros has four airports.
From Fort Lauderdale: Continental Connection operated by Gulfstream flys 4 times per week from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) direct to Andros Town (ASD). See www.continental.com for more details. Small Hope Bay Lodge operates a flight service directly from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Andros Town several times per week, using 6 to 10 seater aircraft. The flight is one hour. Contact the resort for further details.
From Nassau: There is air service via Western Air twice daily to Andros Town at approximately $110 round trip for a 12-minute flight. Sea service is via the SeaLink 3 to 4 times per week at approximately $70 round trip for a 2 1/2 hour trip.
Private Pilots: Small Hope is a great place for private pilots and charters are always available (MYAF). LONG: W77 degrees 48' / LAT: N24 degrees; 42' Port of Entry. Runway length/width - 4000' x 100'. No fuel - (242) 368 2030.
Kamalame Cay
ResortAndros
Kamalame Cay is a 96-acre private island and resort located adjacent to Andros Island in the Bahamas. Both elegant and luxurious, Kamalame's exquisitely detailed guestrooms range from intimate thatched-roof cottages and oceanfront villa suites to a private 7,500 square-foot West Indian plantation home - Kamalame Cove. Set amidst lush and natural surroundings, Kamalame offers guests some of the best bone fishing, diving and snorkeling in the world. Conveniently located just an hour from Florida, Kamalame Cay's personalized service, world-class cuisine, secluded three-mile white sand beach and acres of unspoiled paradise will make guests feel worlds away.
Additional Information:
No. of Rooms: 24
Closest Airport: Andros Town Airport (Fresh Creek)
Chickcharnie Hotel
ResortAndros
Tel (242) 368 2025 | (242) 368 2026
Fax (242) 368 2492
The Chickcharnie Hotel gets its name from a mystical animal that is said to be half human and half bird. The myth alleges that this animal lures individuals into the pine forest and loses them. If you see one do not let them see you, because they will automatically make you dizzy, and you will never find your way out of the pine forest. This Hotel is quite a distance away from the forest, so we have very little to fear. Our hotel features 14 basically furnished rooms with television, 9 of which are fully air-conditioned, a restaurant offering Bahamian cuisine and a small shopping centre. We can provide bone-fishing guides to explore the flats all year, with at least 24 hours notice. Bicycles and Taxis are also available on request.
additional information::
Rooms: 16
Getting There: Located 2.5 miles from the Andros Town Airport the taxis fare is $10.00, and $5.00 to cross the creek from where the Sea Wind docks.
Local Directory
Mangrove Cay Inn
RestaurantAndros
At Mangrove Cay Inn, you can eat all of the Noni fruit that you want and drink all of the Noni tea that you want, free with your stay. And, you don't have to worry about ruining your diet, as the menu options run the gamut from very light, health-conscious fare to scrumptious, decadent delights.
Our full-service dining room and lounge offers home-cooked meals daily. Bahamian and American dishes are the specialty of the house.
For breakfast there is a choice of traditional dishes such as eggs, omelets and grits. Local specialties, boiled/stewed fish, stewed conch and seasonal fruits, must be prearranged to ensure availability. Lunch items range from salads to soups, hot and cold sandwiches, and fried snacks. Dinner choices include a variety of seafood, chicken and pasta dishes, steak, meatloaf and pork chops. Homemade bread is served with all meals; homemade desserts, made from local ingredients, are served with lunch and dinner, and can include pie made from just-picked pumpkin.
The inn's special beverages are hot and cold Noni tea and "switcher," the local lemonade. Cool Tropical drinks are shaken to order. Beers, wine and mixed drinks also available.
Store Hours: Breakfast is served 8am - 11am, Lunch 11am - 3pm, and Dinner 6pm - 9pm
Seascape Inn
RestaurantAndros
Our full-service restaurant and bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is complimentary and consists of a variety of treats baked fresh each morning and served with fresh fruit, cereal, tea, coffee and juice.
Four Kids' Bakery & Restaurant
Restaurant (Restaurant & Bakery)Andros
Tel (242) 369 0366 | (242) 369 0829
The bakery is known for its wide selection of homemade breads, cakes, pies and puddings, from the traditional to the unusual, including:
. Breads -- coconut, cassava, sweet potato, banana, onion, garlic, carrot, in addition to regular white.
. Cakes -- pound, birthday, banana, carrot
. Puddings -- banana, bread
. Guava duff, in season
. Guava jam, in season
Eat-in meals featuring Bahamian cuisine are also available. Breakfast is served to order; Lunch items include hot/cold sandwiches, fried snacks and special peas soup on Thursdays.
Store Hours: Open daily (except Saturday) 7am - 11pm. Saturday hours by appointment only.
Evergreen Takeaway
Restaurant (Fast Food)Andros
Tel (242)369-0206
Regatta Village
Beaches and Parks (Activity Beach)Andros
Each July hundreds of Bahamians and international tourists gather on this beach to watch, and participate in the Annual All Andros and Berry Island Regatta. The site also serves as the location for the islands Sea Food Splash Festival that is held each October. This well known and popular beach is located at the tip of Andros in Morgan's Bluff.
Pleasant Bay Beach
Beaches and Parks (Activity Beach)
Andros
This beach plays host to the annual Coconut festival held every Independence weekend in South Andros. All the artists of the island come to display the work they have made using anything coconut. You can find anything from a sail boat made of all coconut products to a painting of a man 'barking' the world's largest nut. This beach is one of the furthest south on the entire island.
Summer Set Beach
Beaches and Parks (Secluded Beach)
Andros
Summer Set Beach was named after the millions of shells that lay spread across the shore resembling the setting sun. The soft Bahamian sand streches for over a mile undistrubed by the coconut trees and casurines that fringe the beach, making this beach perfect for long summer walks, and quite, undisturbed picnics. Unlike other beaches Summer Set's is a great big sand bank, making this spot ideal for young children, sun bathers, and waders.
Love Hill Beach
Beaches and Parks (Secluded Beach)
Andros
This beach goes on for miles, literally. If you are up for an adventure the white sands of this beach will lead you all the way to Stanyard Creek, a settlement that has been named the "Garden of Andros", for its lush population of coconut trees, ponicannas and other native vegetation. The glory of this beach is that other then your random hand fisherman you will have miles of beautiful beach all to yourself.
Nicholl's Town Beach
Beaches and Parks (Secluded Beach)
Andros
This is the beach of the captial settlement of Andros, with powder soft and pearl white sand this half mile strip of heaven is the pride of the settlement. With various conch stall near by and an old hotel to explore, this beach can entertain the entire family all day long. Andros offers fun for the entire family. From water sports to fishing, beachcombing to exploring the inner flats, this island paradise provides endless entertainment kids of all ages. The whole family will enjoy exploring a land of underwater amusement parks, pirate coves and mystical creatures.
All Saints Anglican Church
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 369 0158
All Saints was established under a leaf tent in 1818 by Joseph Evans, an Anglican priest from London, and a Mr. Arthur Sweeting from Harbour Island, both of whom were slave traders. It was first upgraded to a wooden structure, then to a stone temple structure in 1891, making it the oldest building in Mangrove Cay. The land on which it sits was originally bought to establish a slave trading business.
Service Hours: Sunday Service 9am; Sunday School 3 pm.
New Salem Baptist Church
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 329 7753
Service Hour: Sunday 11am and 7 pm; Sunday School 9:45am
Church of God
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 368 6026
Service Hour: Sunday 11am and 7 pm; Sunday School 9:45am
Jehovah's Witness
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 329 2414 | (242) 329 4113
M.C.C.A. Methodist Church
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 329 2414 | (242) 329 2354
Service Hour: Sunday 9am & 11am; Sunday School 10:30am
Christ the King Catholic Church
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 368 2105
Service Hour: Sunday 11am
Seventh Day Adventist
ChurchesAndros
Tel (242) 329 7177
Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina
Marinas & Harbours (Marina)Andros
This full-service marina has thirty-four (34) slips and can accommodate boats up to 150 feet. Fuel is available there are private pleasure craft for hire.
Kamalame Cay
Marinas & Harbours (Marina)Andros
This marina has eight slips and fuel is available.
Government Docks
Marinas & HarboursAndros
Docking facilities are available in North Andros at Morgan's Bluff, at Kamalame Cay in Staniard Creek, at Lisbon Creek, Mangrove Cay and Drigg's Hill in South Andros.
Bahamasair
Scheduled Air ServiceAndros
Toll Free (800) 222 4262
Tel (242) 377 8451
Andros
Congo Town (242) 369 2808
Andros Town (242) 368 2560
San Andros (242) 329 2273
Mangrove Cay (242) 369 0470
Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Islands of The Bahamas, provides daily direct service from Nassau to the islands. There are also regular flights from Florida to some islands.
Bimini Island Air
Scheduled Air ServiceAndros
Bimini Island Air, Inc. was founded in January 1993 and has been flying to the Out Islands of The Bahamas ever since. We have daily scheduled flights to the following islands: Bimini, Andros, Chub Cay, Grand Bahama, North Eleuthera, and Exuma. To provide hassle free travel accommodations we offer a wide selection of Lear, Falcon, Gulfstream and Astra corporate jets. In addition, to our fleet of turbo prop aircraft which include a Metroliner, Cessna Caravan, Cessna 402B Executive Businessliner, Merlin and Saab 340. This diverse fleet can accommodate 6 to 30 passengers, providing individuals as well as large corporations the fastest and most cost effective method for conducting business. Helpful flight coordinators are ready to plan your travel specifications on the ground and in the air.
Gulfstream International Airlines
Scheduled Air Service (Continental Connection)Andros
From Ft. Lauderdale To Fresh Creek, Andros 4 flights weekly
Western Air
Scheduled Air ServiceAndros
Andros Town (242) 368 2759
Mangrove Cay (242) 369 0003
Congo Town (242) 369 2222
The schedule includes daily flights to Nassau and Freeport from Andros; two flights daily (morning and late afternoon) into Bimini from Nassau.
Bimini Island Air Charter
Chartered Air ServiceAndros
Bimini Island Air, Inc. was founded in January 1993 and has been flying to the Out Islands of The Bahamas ever since. In addition to our scheduled flights, we provide charter service to the following islands: Bimini, Abaco, Andros, Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana and San Salvador.
Cherokee Air
Chartered Air ServiceAndros
Servicing the Islands of The Bahamas and Southeastern Florida with charters since 1987.
Small Hope Bay Charter
Chartered Air ServiceAndros
Small Hope Bay Charter operates regularly between Ft. Lauderdale and Fresh Creek (advance notice is required).
M/V Sealink
Ferry ServicesAndros
The M/V Sealink provides modern, reliable, round-trip service from Nassau to Exuma, Andros and Eleuthera. Please visit their website for schedule and fare information.
M/V Seawind
Ferry ServicesAndros
The M/V Sealink provides modern, reliable, round-trip service from Nassau to Exuma, Andros and Eleuthera. Please visit their website for schedule and fare information.
Mangrove Cay - MYAF
AirportsAndros
Fuel: No Fuel
Port of Entry: No
Authority: PVT
Contact: Closed
Airport View:
Andros Town - ASD
AirportsAndros
Fuel: No Fuel
Port of Entry: Yes
Authority: GOVT
Contact: (242) 368 2030
Airport View: Airport View
Congo Town - MYAK
AirportsAndros
Fuel: No Fuel
Port Of Entry: Yes
Authority: GOVT
Contact: (242) 369 2640
Airport View: Airport View
San Andros - MYAN
AirportsAndros
Fuel: 100/ fuel
Port Of Entry: Yes
Authority: GOVT
Contact: (242) 329 2140
Airport View: Airport View
Transportation on Andros
Taxi ServiceAndros
Harry's Taxi Service & Island Tours
Taxi ServiceAndros
Tel (242) 369 0312
Cell (242) 357 2365
Usually stationed at the Mangrove Cay Airport.
Activities
Kamalame Cay
Diving (Dive Operator)Andros
Seascape Inn
Diving (Dive Operator)Andros
Toll Free (888) 688 4752 x 432
Tel (242) 369 0342
Fax (242) 369 0342
relax@seascapeinn.com
Mickey, a PADI Certified Instructor, guides all of your dives. Some of our best sites are only a 15-20 minute boat ride from our beach. You step out of your room and onto our 34-foot dive boat.
The maximum number of divers we will take is 10, so the trip is always comfortable. We run snorkel trips to the reef and to some nearby blue holes. You can also take a kayak and explore the blue holes on your own. You can take a bike and access an inland blue hole where you can usually catch site of some turtles and barracuda.
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Diving (Dive Operator)Andros
Toll Free (800) 223 6961
Tel (242) 368 2013
Fax (242) 368 2015
SHBinfo@smallhope.com
Small Hope, with just twenty-one beachfront cottage rooms, has four dive boats, six instructors and one assistant on staff. Average boat time is 15 minutes and we leave right from our dock on property. After breakfast stroll out to the dock for your morning 2 tank dive, come back for lunch and then go back to the dock for the 2PM 1 tank afternoon dive. The average water temperature is 24 degrees C / 78 degrees F. Our dive center has plenty of space for your gear, complete rental gear and repair facilities. Don't forget your C card!
Our largest dive boat carries up to 16 divers, our next dive boat carries up to 12 divers. Both of these boats have covers. We have 2 small boats that are generally used for specialty dives and can take up to 4 divers or 8 snorkelers. Dive boats visit three sites every day, four if there's a night dive. With over 60 different sites, very seldom would you get a repeat dive during your stay. The sites that we visit are based upon our guests abilities and requests. If it necessary to send out 2 boats to better accommodate our guests, then we will do so.
For beginners: The Lodge offers complimentary Discover Scuba lessons as well as complete Open Water Certifications. We specialize in sharing our underwater world with new divers. Divemasters accompany every single dive, and our videographer accompanies most dives. The PADI Open Water Course, Adventure and Advanced Open Water are offered regularly. We also offer SDI/TDI and NAUI training and referrals are gladly accepted from all certifying agencies. Other advanced specialty certifications are available with prior arrangement.
Small Hope Bay Lodge is proud to be listed prominently in the following publications:
"100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean 5th edition" -- by Kay Showker listed under Andros, The Bahamas
"1000 Places To See Before You Die" -- by Patricia Schultz listed under The Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda
Andros Diving
Diving (Dive Operator)Andros
Big Bite Guide Services
Fishing (Bone Fishing Guide)Andros
Capt. Miller specializes in fly fishing and spin fishing in all of the bights (waterways) and the west side, covering an area of 20 miles. He can accommodate groups up to a maximum of six per day, with prior notice. The rate is $375 per day (8:00am to 4:00pm) for two persons. Boat -- 2004 action craft, 16 feet, 70 horsepower, 4 stroke.
Ralph Moxey Fishing Services
Fishing (Bone Fishing Guide)Andros
Tel (242) 369 0218
Mr. Moxey is a renowned fishing guide, specializing in bone fish, but can accommodate any type of fishing. An expert fly fisherman, he has been plying that trade for more than 50 years. He brags that he knows where all the best fish are, what they eat, what attracts them most and can make the best lure for whatever type of fish you wish to catch. He also likes to be surrounded by things from the sea and has an extensive collection of unusual items, including a four-pointed star fish, an albino conch shell and all kinds of coral and sponges.
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Fishing (Bone Fishing Guide & Deep Sea Fishing Guide
)Andros
Toll Free (800) 223 6961
Tel (242) 368 2013
Fax (242) 368 2015
SHBinfo@smallhope.com
We at Small Hope Bay Lodge believe it takes more than world-class conditions to have a world-class fishing experience.
Sure, we have bonefish. Great schools of them and thousands of miles of flats. Tarpon, too. Serious fly fishermen come here and try to keep it all to themselves. We have great reef fishing, Grouper school in December and January, mutton snapper run in the summer. Dolphin and tuna and more keep spincasters fed.
We also have great guides who have experience not just in fishing, but in catering to fishermen. They know the waters. Their boats are sound and properly equipped.
Then there's the food and drink. We believe in eating well-very well. We pack you a great lunch each day you go out to the flats. And greet you with a great dinner when you return.
Small Hope Bay Lodge is proud to be listed prominently in the following publications:
"100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean 5th edition" -- by Kay Showker listed under Andros, The Bahamas
"1000 Places To See Before You Die" -- by Patricia Schultz listed under The Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda
Kamalame Cay
Sports & Recreation (Kayaking & Snorkeling )Andros
Kamalame Cay is a 96-acre private island and resort located adjacent to Andros Island in the Bahamas. Both elegant and luxurious, Kamalame's exquisitely detailed guestrooms range from intimate thatched-roof cottages and oceanfront villa suites to a private 7,500 square-foot West Indian plantation home - Kamalame Cove. Set amidst lush and natural surroundings, Kamalame offers guests some of the best bone fishing, diving and snorkeling in the world. Conveniently located just an hour from Florida, Kamalame Cay's personalized service, world-class cuisine, secluded three-mile white sand beach and acres of unspoiled paradise will make guests feel worlds away. No. of Rooms: 24 Closest Airport: Andros Town Airport (Fresh Creek)
Seascape Inn
Sports & Recreation (Kayaking & Snorkeling)Andros
Andros, The Bahamas
Tel (242) 369 0342
Fax (208) 330 7293
relax@seascapeinn.com
Managers: Michael & Joan McGowan
Seascape Inn, committed to high quality and service, is located on the beach in Mangrove Cay, Andros. We offer snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, biking or we can arrange for a guide to take you bonefishing, or you can fish the flat right outside the Inn. There are deserted beaches, crystal clear waters and lots of friendly people.
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Sports & Recreation (Kayaking & Snorkeling)Andros
Toll Free (800) 223 6961
Tel (242) 368 2013
Fax (242) 368 2015
SHBinfo@smallhope.com
Small Hope Bay Lodge has a variety of Andros watersports activity options: Scuba Dive to your heart's content, Snorkel--on the reef, from shore, with wild dolphin. Relax on the beach. Go fishing -- on the reef, deep sea, or head to the flats in search of bonefish. Check out our beachfront Hot tub. Bike to an inland blue hole and go for a swim. Sail, Windsurf, Kayak -- in the ocean, in our creeks, or to a deserted cay. Or learn to dive (for Free!).
Small Hope is an all-inclusive resort with 21 rooms in cottages right on one of our two beaches. Perfect for families, couples, or singles with our variety of accommodations, family style dining, and plenty of common areas including a games room for kids and complimentary babysitting during cocktail hour/dinner time.
Small Hope Bay Lodge is proud to be listed prominently in the following publications:
"100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean 5th edition" -- by Kay Showker listed under Andros, The Bahamas
"1000 Places To See Before You Die" -- by Patricia Schultz listed under The Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda
Rodney "Andros Angler" Miller
Sports & Recreation (Snorkeling)Andros
Rodney Miller, also know as "Andros Angler," is originally from the Conch Sound area. He is a top-rated bone fishing guide with at least ten years' experience, a diver, and also takes persons out for snorkeling and sport fishing.
Dianne Cash
Arts and CraftsAndros
Tel (242) 369 0430
Specializes in crafts made to order from Andros Leather and straw: dolls, hats, bags, billfolds (most decorated with shells), fish and star-shaped bags.
Pink Rose Handicrafts
Arts & CraftsAndros
Tel (242) 369 0366 | (242) 369 0829
The multi-talented Rosa Bastian uses a variety of "found" items, such as dried coconuts, fish scales, pine cones and shells to create unusual handicrafts that depict her homeland. They will make the memories of your visit to Mangrove Cay remain long after the sand is out of your shoes.
Her collection includes:
• Dolls made from Andros leather (coconut shag)
• Androsia items (local Batik fabric)
• Straw bags, travel cases, clutches, wallets, place mats
• Fish scale jewelry
• Shell headbands, floral arrangements
• Beaded necklaces
• Pine cone wall plaques
Every visitor to Pink Rose is treated with a cultural and historical in-house "tour" by Ms. Bastian, who explains the origins of local customs, including uses for sponges and sisal plants. You are also likely to get a free souvenir, such as a drawstring purse made from local Androsia Batik fabric or a locally-harvested sponge.
Store Hours: Open daily (except Saturday) 7am - 11pm; Saturday hours by appointment only.
Ralph Moxey Crafts
Arts & CraftsAndros
Tel (242) 369 0218
Mr. Moxey specializes in woodcarving and shell craft, including items comprised of both wood and shells. He
has also built racing sloops for much of his life, a talent he inherited from his great grandfather, James Moxey, whom he said was descended from Cuba and founded the town originally known as "Moxey Town." Ralph Moxey organized and sponsored the first sailboat race for The Bahamas' Independence Celebrations in 1973 and has won numerous awards for racing in and exhibiting at numerous regattas. His love of boats is still reflected today in the miniatures that he lovingly crafts out of straw and local woods like "Andros Mahogany" and Sapodilla.
Another of his interests is medicinal plants and he can spend hours regaling you with the healing qualities of leaves from local plants, including the Noni, Naked Wood, etc.
Androsia Batik Factory & Outlet Store
Shopping (Local Store)Andros
The Androsia Batik Factory & Outlet Store has been in business since 1973. It is the center of production for the colourful Bahamian cotton fabric, batik. Batik lessons (with prior arrangement) are offered where visitors can tour the factory, watch the artisans as they wax, cut and dye these beautifully coloured fabrics, and make a 2-yard piece of batik to take home with them.
Self-guided tours are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. An outlet store on the premises offers visitors great bargains on Androsia garments, fabric, jewelry, books, craft items, baskets, carvings, souvenirs, and more!
Times: Open Mon - Wed 8am - 4pm; Thur and Fri 8am - 5pm; Sat and Holidays 9am - 4pm; Closed on Sundays.
Four Kids' Bakery & Restaurant
Shopping (Local Store)Andros
Tel (242) 369 0366 | (242) 369 0829
The bakery is known for its wide selection of homemade breads, cakes, pies and puddings, from the traditional to the unusual, including:
• Breads -- coconut, cassava, sweet potato, banana, onion, garlic, carrot, in addition to regular white.
• Cakes -- pound, birthday, banana, carrot
• Puddings -- banana, bread
• Guava duff, in season
• Guava jam, in season
Eat-in meals featuring Bahamian cuisine are also available. Breakfast is served to order; Lunch items include hot/cold sandwiches, fried snacks and special peas soup on Thursdays.
Times: Open daily (except Saturday) 7am - 11pm; Saturday by appointment only.
Saunders' Notions
Shopping (Local Store)Andros
Tel (242) 369 0312
Items available include beverages, beauty supplies, hair products, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, personal care, perfume, and baskets for special occasions.
The Hibiscus Shop
Shopping (Local Store)Andros
The Mangrove Cay Inn's gift shop has native crafts, souvenirs, and Androsia prints to take back with you as a memento of your vacation in Mangrove Cay. There are also a number of personal care items, just in case you forget something at home.
Blue Bird Club (Driggs Hill)
NightlifeAndros
Tel (242) 369 4546
Donnie's Sweet Sugar Lounge
NightlifeAndros
Tel (242) 368 2082
Kemp's Restaurant & Bar
NightlifeAndros
Tel (242) 369 3796
Leadon's Creek Side Lounge & Disco Centre
Nightlife (Disco)Andros
Tel (242) 369 4167
Mal Jack's (High Rock)
NightlifeAndros
Tel (242) 369 3679
Mangrove Cay Inn
Nightlife (Entertainment)Andros
The lounge at Mangrove Cay Inn becomes a lively hub in the evenings when the locals, winter residents and visitors to the area meet and greet. Everyone seems to congregate here because of the owners' warmth and friendliness and it is a good place to find out what's happening in the area. Cool Tropical drinks are shaken to order. Beers, wine and mixed drinks also available. On New Year's Eve, there is a special celebration from 9:00pm until, which is open to the public. Regulars come here every year just for that event and make their reservations long in advance. It includes Limbo dancing and live entertainment by a local band.
The Seaman's Club
NightlifeAndros
Tel (242) 369 0170
Specializes in Bahamian food.
Times: Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from 9am - 2am daily.
The Total Experience Restaurant & Bar
NightlifeAndros
Tel (242) 369 0430
American and Bahamian dishes are cooked to order. Sandwiches made daily.
Times: Open 7am until close
Community Links
Police
EmergencyAndros
Kemp's Bay (242) 369 4733
Nicholl's Town (242) 329 2353
Mangrove Cay (242) 369 0083
The Bluff (242) 369 4733
Airport (242) 369 2733
North Andros, Nicholl's Town
EmergencyAndros
Mastic Point
EmergencyAndros
Central Andros
EmergencyAndros
Mangrove Cay
EmergencyAndros
South Andros
EmergencyAndros
The Bluff
EmergencyAndros
Communication
Post OfficesAndros
Mangrove Cay (242) 369 0494
To help make your trip and Andros Island experience easier, you'll find a number of communication resources available to you. If you need to send a package, call home or check your e-mail, there's a resource close by. Also, if you enjoy starting the day with the morning paper, we'll let you know where you can find it.
Mail
Local post offices on Andros Island are located in Nicholl's Town, Coakley Town, Mangrove Cay, The Bluff and Little Creek. Here you can mail postcards, letters and airmail to the United States, Canada and Europe.
Postcards
50˘ stamp is required for the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Airmail Letters
65˘ per half ounce for the United States and Canada, 70˘ for Europe.
Delivery of mail and packages is available only by mailboat. No Federal Express or United
Parcel Service (UPS) is available, except on Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island.
Bank of the Bahamas
BankingAndros
Mangrove Cay (242) 369 0502
Royal Bank of Canada
BankingAndros
The Bank of Nova Scotia
BankingAndros
Newspaper
CommunicationAndros
The Nassau Guardian from Nassau is sold at the Androsia Factory in Fresh Creek.
Central Andros/Fresh Creek
TourismAndros
Fax (242) 368 2285
Mangrove Cay/Victoria Point
TourismAndros
Tel/Fax (242) 369 0544
South Andros/Congo Town
TourismAndros
Fax (242) 369 1687
Bahamas Customs
Government OfficesAndros
Central Andros (242) 368 2030 | 368-2086 | 368 2028
Congo Town (242) 369 2640 | 2640 2641
Bahamas Customs
Government OfficesAndros
Congo Town (242) 369 2640 | 369 2641
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