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DUNMORE TOWN
Dunmore Town, the main and only town on Harbour Island, is one of the oldest settlements in The Bahamas.
When the Revolutionary War broke out in the United States, the Loyalist Governor of Virginia fled to The Bahamas where he was awarded the title of Lord Dunmore,
Governor of The Bahamas. He laid out what is today Dunmore Town, at the center of Harbour Island, giving shape to the village you see today.
Harbour Island’s three-mile stretch of pink granular glory is tropical glamour at its best.
Warm, clear aquamarine waters provide a stunning backdrop to the pale rosy sands colored by
pulverized conch, coral and other shells.
A technicolor location to swim, snorkel or ride horses, the Pink Sand Beach is not nearly as
crowded as one might expect.
Only 3.5 miles long and a mile and a half wide and with a population around 2000 people, what Harbour
Island lacks in size it makes up for in beauty, charm and history.
The island’s palatial colonial homes,
calypso villas and seaside cottages are a reminder that this was once the capital of the Bahamas
and is one of its oldest settlements.
Old world British tradition blends with Caribbean charm. Narrow streets are lined with houses with inviting
lush garden courtyards surrounded by white picket fences.
Pink municipal buildings, bright yellow churches and deep green shutters add the perfect touches to this storybook town.
Friendly locals are happy to direct you to the nearest boutique, snorkeling spot, or the local bakery famous
for the best pineapple tarts in all of the Bahamas. Shop for unique and exclusive gifts and clothing in
the many trendy boutiques and stop for lunch and a glass of wine in town or at the many resort restaurants featuring
beachside dining.
The island is easy to navigate by foot but the preferred choice of transport is a golf cart, which you
can rent from the ferry dock or rental shops. Explore at your leisure the beaches, boutiques and restaurants
in Dunsmore Town...in fact the whole island is yours to explore.
Come for the day or stay and enjoy the unique vibe of this delightful town and enchanting island.
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