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What is Green Turtle Cay known for?

It is known as the hub of The Abacos and, like other cays, it is known for boat-building. The residents here were renowned for growing pineapples from 1850 to 1892.



Green Turtle Cay is a gem of the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, renowned for its rich Loyalist history and its charming, New England-style aesthetic. The island's main village, New Plymouth, features colorful clapboard cottages and picket fences that make it feel more like a 19th-century fishing village than a typical tropical resort. It is famously the birthplace of Methodism in the Bahamas and is home to the Albert Lowe Museum, which chronicles the island’s heritage through local artifacts and art. Beyond its history, the Cay is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, known for its pristine, secluded beaches like Coco Bay and Ocean Beach. The surrounding waters are a hotspot for "bonefishing," reef diving, and snorkeling among vibrant coral formations. Visitors typically navigate the three-mile-long island by golf cart, enjoying a slow-paced lifestyle that revolves around the local marina, fresh seafood at spots like the Green Turtle Club, and the famous Memorial Sculpture Garden honoring the island's founders.

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With personal homes rebuilt and the threat of the pandemic eased, Green Turtle Cay residents are ready to share island life with you. When you visit, you will see lingering evidence of the damage and a bit of the buzz of rebuilding, but most of it is finished and island life is back to normal.

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