Rum
Cay, first known as Mamana, is a sparsely
populated island, located 20 miles southwest of San
Salvador, and 330 miles east of South Florida. Rum
Cay is 9 miles long by 5 miles wide, and mainly flat
with a rolling hills to the east of the island.
Rum
Cay offers miles of pristine sandy (deserted) beaches.
If you're looking for an "out island", Rum
Cay is the one. The fishing off Rum is spectacular
- Huge Wahoo,
, Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, you name it. Rum Cay was
the second stop for Columbus as he approached the
New World. The original name of the island was Santa
Maria de la Concepcion. Rum Cay, became so, from a
wreck destroyed with a cargo of rum which littered
the coral reefs surrounding the beautiful island. |
Port Nelson, is the capital
of Rum Cay. The settlement is adorned by picturesque
cottages, coconut groves and pristine aqua clear water.
Sumner Point Marina provides dockage, moorings, bar
and restaurant.
The airport was paved
in 2004 which makes the way for jet travel (4,500ft)
to the out island. Development is in the works for
the island and the creature comforts of home.
Diving, fishing and surfing are all
exceptional in Rum Cay. |
Rum
Cay, Bahamas |