Surfer's Beach

Eleuthera


The long left-hand break at this secluded Atlantic-facing beach has been popular with surfers since the 1970s. It's a little difficult to access (the 'road' is deeply pitted rock) but that only makes it more likely you'll have it largely to yourself.


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3. Glass Window Bridge

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4. Pink Sands Beach

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6. French Leave Beach

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