Said to be Colombus’ landing site in the New World, Cat Island is the sixth largest island in the Bahamas and one of the most unspoilt and beautiful holiday destinations.

This is truly a relaxing place to be.  Cat Island is the home of Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas and a lovely backdrop.  The beaches are long, the water is crystal clear and snorkelling is one of the big attractions to tourists.

The island is said to be named after Arthur Catt, a famous British sea captain.  However, some also say it is named after the hordes of wild cats that the English saw when they first landed on the island in the 1600s.  The cats are said to have been descendants of cats left behind by the Spanish in their rush to find gold in the South American gold rush.

Cat Island is about 48 miles long (77km) but is only one to four miles wide at any point.  From the high cliffs, you can view the dense forests and miles of sandy beaches with their pink and white sands.

If you are looking for a place to relax, this island has everything you could wish for.