Eleuthera’s Best Keep Secret Beaches, Blue Holes, and Snorkeling Spots

Although the Internet is great for researching Eleuthera’s beaches, blue holes, caves, swimming pigs, turtles, sandbars, and other sites, sometimes it's best to get it straight from a local. We asked Ketelen Dorcent, KK, guide with Eleuthera Outdoor Center, where he goes when he wants to get away. Born in the Southern settlement of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera,  KK has been in the  water since before we could walk. We consider more than qualified as a local expert.

“Ever since I was small I remember going to a beach just South of Tarpum Bay where I grew up. There is a little tide pool out front of it that comes and comes up and down with the changing of tides. It's a great place to kick back and relax on a beautiful beach. It's not really well known, one of those places where you can go all day and never see anyone else. The snorkeling out front on calm days is spectacular also. Look for low winds or winds on out of the SW, W, or NW for this beach” He recently shared with us.

We put the maplink below for guests who would like to check it out.

Tide Pool Beach

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 As we continued talking, KK mentioned another favorite beach spot up near Governors Harbour Airport. He says everyone normally goes to Airport Beach or the old Navy Base Beach but in between is a dirt road that accesses a beach the locals call No Name Beach. Whether you are getting off or hopping on a plane, this beach is always a favorite place to say hello or goodbye to Eleuthera.

No Name Beach

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“Further up the island by Glass Window Bridge is a hidden tide pool. Everyone usually goes to Queens Anne’s Bath right down the road and that is a great place as well.” KK says, “but this little gem is hidden in plain site”

He did mention a word of caution around any of the tide pools on the Atlantic side is recommended. Any time the tide is high, or the winds are above 15 miles per hour, it is best to stop way before the edge and make sure the waves are not breaking over the rocks. It is always best accessed on low tide. Both places always  provide hours of entertainment. Cleverly Named by locals The Other Tide Pools this spot is best access with hard sold shoes and to making sure the waves are not breaking over the side.

The Other Tidepools

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Want more local favorites? Just drop  us an email at Eleutheraoutdoorcenter@gmail.com and we will be happy to share our 25 places to go and things to do while on Eleuthera for snorkeling, blue holes, caves, local restaurants and more!  Eleuthera Outdoor Center provides boating, fishing, snorkeling, and paddle tours from North, Central, and South Eleuthera. All tours can be booked online at www.eleutheraoutdoorcenter.com