district-island of the Bahamas
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New Providence Island is, by far, the most populated island in the Bahamas and the site of the capital Nassau.
Cities
editOther destinations
edit- 1 Adelaide – small village
- 2 Cable Beach
- 3 Lyford Cay
- 4 Sandyport
Understand
editNew Providence is only 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. Paradise Island, just north, is linked to New Providence by two bridges.
Get in
edit1 Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS IATA), covered in Nassau, is located on the western side of the island.
Get around
editSee
editDo
edit- Stuart Cove's Aqua Adventures. On the southern part of the island, they run diving and snorkeling tours, including some with sharks.
Eat
editDrink
editStay safe
editThere are numerous stray dogs that are called "potcakes" by locals. Don't feed them or make contact with them. Also, as in any tourist destination, watch out for pickpockets.