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Short description
Quiet coves, sheltered bays and crowd-free beaches of the Bahamas, named from the Spanish baja March, meaning "shallow sea" opływają clear turquoise waters that are home to ancient shipwrecks, coral reefs and fish.
If you desire a change of pace, just go to the bustling market and drown in a sea of spices, ceramics, handicrafts and local art. The Bahamas also invite you to dive, snorkeling, windsurfing and crazy Caribbean area, where the evening the whole island pulsates to the beat.
Bahamas you'll like, if you want to open up to these various experiences - sun relaxing Caribbean temperament and traditional legends and colorful festivities.
Terrain: elongated, flat coral islands, places of low hills.
Emergency numbers
After the emergency aid can dial phone. 911, 242 or 326 HELP 242 322 444th police
Electric plugs
120 V, 60 Hz electrical plug: type A, type B
Phone code
+1 242
Famous for:
Extremely beautiful beaches, warm climate and friendly people-oriented. Pink sand beaches of the Bahamas is unique on a global scale. This country is a paradise for lovers of water sports and beautiful views
There is a nearly constant temperature throughout the year in the Bahamas with a refreshing, cool pasatom. From September to May is najchłodniej - 1921 to 1924 ° C, and the remainder of the year about 1927 to 1929 ° C. From June to November is the hurricane period. From May to October rainy season lasts, but its intensity increases, the more Move the north.
The Bahamas is a very colorful country culturally. The Bahamas is the state motto "Forward, Up, then, together". For many centuries, storytelling plays a very important role in local coloring. These are usually humorous story with a moral.
A greater proportion of the population are Christians Bahamas. The next largest religious group are Baptists, who constitute one third of the population. Represent a small proportion of Anglicans, is a very religious country. They account for more churches here per capita than any other country in the world. Some residents of the eastern and southern areas to practice Voodoo.
Marriages are monogamous in the Bahamas. There is freedom in choosing a partner. But in the circles of people of the islands of the white race marriage czarnoskórymi residents are not welcome.
The Bahamas is a very open country. There are no strict rules on dress, but as in every European country should remember the long pants and covered shoulders at the entrance to the temple.
From Polish citizens for stays of up to 90 days no visa is required. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. You may also need to show a return ticket or allowing further travel to another country and the financial resources to cover the cost of your stay. Can be imported free of duty 50 pc. cigars, 200 pcs. cigarettes, 453 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of alcoholic beverages. On departure are exempt from customs duties for goods worth $ 600.
In the Bahamas you can get by boat or sailboat. In the case of travel by boat to the Bahamas or any other type of craft the immigration, customs fee is 150 BSD / USD per unit size to 35 feet and 300 BSD / USD per unit in excess of 36 feet in length.
Bahamasair (UP) (www.bahamasair.com) operates several domestic routes. Several charter services between the islands of the year - details are available in the Bahamas Tourist Office
In addition to Nassau, the best choice is to hire a car to travel. On all the islands drive on the left. Accepted is an international driving license, for 3-month or you can use the national license.
Bustling market Nassau's is the perfect place to buy local souvenirs or anything related to the unique culture of the Bahamas. However, if you're looking for something branded necessarily go to Bay Street, which is a haven of corporate stores.
Hotels in the Bahamas offer a full range of services. Here you will find even a 5-star hotels. About 50 small hotels are regularly promoted and controlled by the Ministry of Tourism.
Bahamas islands as a country in its history has been exposed to many influences. Therefore, the country's cuisine is very complex. A meeting place for both American and African influences. The basis of the kitchen Bahamó1) are in the seafood, but very popular there are also dishes from sugar cane, vegetables and fruit. Of course, there are also typical of European cuisine.
One of the biggest attractions are the beaches of the Bahamas Long Island, where every diving enthusiast can experience a unique adventure swimming with sharks.
For the sailing enthusiasts there are plenty of attractions waiting for - spectacular coral Exumas archipelago are ideal to spend a pleasant afternoon sail.
Near the Blue Lagoon Island, you can also swim with dolphins (many of them wcielało the role of the movie's famous dolphin Flipper.)
Architectural gem of the island is famous, monumental Atlantis Paradise Island.
Iconic monument of the Bahamas are the Bimini ruins of ancient cities, which are regarded as remnants of the Lost Atlantis. At Bimini, you can also follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, who came here to write your novel
Worth seeing are the eighteenth-century forts on the island of Nassau.
The Bahamas offer us a range of beautiful and unique views. Some of the most beautiful you can certainly include the high cliffs over 60 m, Cat Island. On Cat Island you can see the caves from the tribe of Arawak Indians, dating back to przedkolumbijskich.
Also, the highest mountain in the Bahamas - Mount Alvernia offers an unforgettable view. At its peak there is also a tiny monastery.
Eleuthera Island Bahamas called the jewel of beauty enchants with pink sand.
Grand Bahama Island we visit full of endangered species, and Lucayan National Park Grden of Groves, which shows the rare species of birds.
Junkanoo festival takes place in the Bahamas twice a year at Christmas and New Year. Color fills the crowd dancing as if the streets. Summer version of the festival also attracts crowds on the island. Junkadoo parade was shown even in a film with Jams Bondem.Więcej information can be found at (www.bahamassummerjunkanoo.co.uk)
Nassau is connected with the so-called Paradise Island (Paradise Island), which represents the most exclusive part of town, where the luxurious hotels and vibrant nightlife continues permanently formed part of the landscape and is famous in the world.
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