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Whether you are a native, resident, visitor, or a traveller who is just curious about our community, there is something here for you.
Spanish Wells is an island community located in The Bahamas. It is very close to the much larger island of Eleuthera, and is about 48 miles from the country's capital city of Nassau. Our waters glisten from the bright, warm rays of the sun. These waters are crucial to the mainstay of the island, lobster fishing, but they are also one of the factors that lure visitors to our shore.

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ABOUT THE ISLAND

Where is Spanish Wells?
Spanish Wells is situated in the Bahamas. It is about 215 miles east of Miami, Florida and is located just off the tip of North Eleuthera, Bahamas. Spanish Wells is about 48 miles northeast of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas.

How can I get to Spanish Wells?
There is a fast ferry (Bo Hengy) that runs from the city of Nassau, Bahamas directly to Spanish Wells, and also airlines that fly from Nassau (Pineapple Air, Southern Air and Bahamasair) and the United States (Aztec and Silver Airways via Fort Lauderdale, American Airlines via Miami and Charlotte, NC and Delta via Atlanta) to North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), where you will need to take two short taxi rides (land-8 miles and water-1 mile) to Spanish Wells.

How many people live in Spanish Wells?
As of the latest census in 2022, the population was recorded at  1,608 residents.

What is the main source of income for Spanish Wells?
The lobster industry is the main industry of Spanish Wells. However, tourism and construction also play an important role in the local economy. 

What islands or cays are neighboring or are a part of the Spanish Wells District?
They include St. George's Cay, Russell Island, Charles Island, Royal Island, Egg Island, and Meeks Patch.
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How do I get to the Spanish Wells swimming pigs?
There are several guides on Spanish Wells that can take you to Pig Island to visit the pigs and on other adventures as well, including tours of nearby Eleuthera.

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FROM OTHERS

​​   "So far we have found that every island is unique in the Bahamas, but there is something very special about Spanish Wells that makes it even more unique than any other island we have been to."

​​   "This is a small, quiet island with gentle waters that is reminiscent of a New England fishing village."

   "They are very friendly people who take pride in their heritage and work."

​   "Few places can offer such an ideal blend of accessibility and serenity while still boasting the native beauty of the tropics."

   "Spanish Wells is a delightfully clean settlement, well worth a walking tour with your camera."
 
   "...the most pleasant community we have visited so far."

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