Preacher's Cave
Parking available
The site of the earliest colonial settlement in the Bahamas, Preacher's Cave served as a religious refuge for Puritan settlers in 1647 after a shipwreck.

📜 Historic cave, site of the first British settlement in the Bahamas.
🔍 Served as a religious refuge for shipwrecked Puritans in 1647 and is also a burial ground for Lucayan-Taíno Indians.

Why Go

⛪ Explore a significant historical, religious, and archaeological site.
🗿 See colonist-carved features like a pulpit and steps, and discover an ancient petroglyph.
💡 Admire unique rock formations and natural light shafts.
🏝️ Easily accessible from Tay Bay Beach.
🚶 Enjoy an easy walk to the cave.

Tips

🅿️ Parking available in a small grassy field.
👣 Combine your visit with a trip to Tay Bay Beach.
🗺️ Located approximately 10 miles from North Eleuthera Airport.
🚗 Accessible by following Queen's Road and a narrow path.

Hours

🕒 Daily, open to visitors

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