Golf and tennis fans should go elsewhere, but if you want some of the best bonefishing and scuba diving in The Bahamas, head to Andros.
Hitting the Beach -- The eastern shore of Andros, stretching for some 161km (100 miles), is an almost uninterrupted palm grove opening onto beaches of white or beige sand. Several dozen access points lead to the beach along the eastern shore. The roads are unmarked but clearly visible. The clear warm waters offshore are great for snorkeling.
Fishing -- Andros is called the "Bonefish Capital of the World." The epicenter is Lowe Sound Settlement, a tiny hamlet with only one road, 6.5km (4 miles) north of Nicholl's Town. Anglers come here to hire bonefish guides. Cargill Creek is one of the best places for bonefishing on the island; nearby, anglers explore the flats in and around the bights of Andros (some excellent flats, where you can wade in your boots, lie only 68-113m/223-371 ft. offshore).
Whether you're staying in North, Central, or South Andros, someone at your hotel can arrange a fishing expedition with one of the many local guides or charter companies. In particular, the Small Hope Bay Lodge, in Andros Town on North Andros (tel. 242/368-2014), is known for arranging fishing expeditions for both guests and nonguests; a guide will take you out for superb bonefishing. They also offer fly-, reef, and deep-sea fishing, and provide tackle and bait.
