Harbour Island
Home to the world-famous Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island is a destination all its own. Though technically part of the North Eleuthera region, its energy couldn’t be more different from Eleuthera’s wild landscapes and deserted beaches. Accessible by a short flight into North Eleuthera Airport, followed by a quick land taxi and water taxi ride, visitors soon arrive in a charming village of pastel-painted wooden cottages that date back to the 1700s.
Known locally as “Briland,” Harbour Island measures just three and a half miles long by one and a half miles wide, yet it offers a wealth of beauty and sophistication in its small footprint. The island’s crown jewel, Pink Sands Beach, stretches for three miles along the eastern shore—a soft, rose-tinted shoreline lapped by clear turquoise water. Along the western side, the harbour is lined with world-class restaurants, boutique shops, and elegant seaside inns, each contributing to the island’s unmistakable charm.
The preferred way to explore is by golf cart, weaving through narrow streets shaded by bougainvillea and palms. Many visitors spend their days lounging under beach umbrellas, taking cooling dips in the sea, or enjoying horseback rides along the shore. For those seeking a little more activity, Harbour Island offers bonefishing, boating, shopping for island treasures, and vibrant nightlife at chic beach bars and upscale dining spots.
For decades, Harbour Island has been a hideaway for the world’s elite—a discreet escape for celebrities, designers, and entrepreneurs who come for its beauty and privacy rather than attention. The island’s charm lies in its effortless blend of luxury and authenticity; locals treat everyone with the same warmth and familiarity, whether you’re a longtime resident or a household name. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dining beside a famous actor or fashion icon—on Harbour Island, everyone simply enjoys the quiet rhythm of island life.