Andros

The largest of the Bahamian islands, and the 5th largest island in the Caribbean, Andros is divided into three regions, North/Central Andros, Mangrove Cay and South Andros. Its population of around 8000 people is spread out over 2,300 square miles. Although the region is sparsely populated in general, North/Central Andros is the most frequented by visitors, offering four national parks, bonefishing lodges, eco-resorts and luxury accommodations. There are over 200 registered blue holes on the island, the largest concentrated number in the world, and many more that have not been discovered yet. The Great Barrier Reef hugs the northeastern coastline before it drops off thousands of feet into the tongue of the ocean. Serious divers, scientists and environmentalists are attracted to this natural wonder. On land, acres of pine forest, mangrove and coppice stretches endlessly. Over 25 species of orchids, 200 endemic and migrating bird species, wild boar, iguanas, land crab and butterflies can be found throughout the ecosystem.

North/Central Andros is separated from Mangrove Cay and South Andros by the Bights – North, Middle and South Bight – which is where prime bonefishing grounds are located.