LUCAYAN NATIONAL PARK

The park created in 1982 spreads over 16 hectares in the heart of the island. In the late 1970s, an exploratory biologist scuba-diving in Ben's cave collected an unusual organism similar to a centipede. It turned out that the tiny opaque animal was not only a new species, but also a previously unknown class of crustaceans called Rempedia ("rowing foot"). It is a lush rainforest with mangroves pierced by small waterways that can be explored by kayak with Grand Bahama Nature Tours. Huge underwater caves, of which you can only see the underwater part, are populated by hundreds of bats - sometimes a little shy... These deep fresh water wells were once burial places for the Lucayan Indians. The underwater network of limestone caves and blue holes is one of the longest in the world. Trails lead through the tropical forest with its preserved flora of Indian lilacs, wild tamarind trees, grape trees and mangroves. The walks allow you to discover the different ecosystems and to become familiar with the medicinal plants used on the islands. In the dampness of the undergrowth, we learn to familiarize ourselves with very confidential plants. Many species of birds and butterflies inhabit the park. Gold Rock Beach is reached by a series of bridges that cross the mangrove swamp. It is an idyllic place for swimming, particularly breathtaking at low tide.