Club Med Eleuthera Beach Is... |
And even though it is an Atlantic side beach, the water stays fairly calm and the waves are gentle.
The bottom of Club Med beach is sandy and remains shallow for a good distance.
On really hot days you'll appreciate the large casuarina trees shading the beach during afternoons.
In Dec. 08 the first restaurant & bar opened on this beach. It's name?... The Beach House Tapas Bar & Lounge, phone 332-3387. A very pleasant place for excellent snacks (tapas) and drinks. I took the above picture right from where the Beach House Bar is now. You won't see a sign on the beach but you will find the bar by looking for the first house on the south end of Eleuthera's Club Med beach.
After having enjoyed the beach, you could also go to Tippy's bar - a little over a mile south from this beach - if you'd like to meet more tourists or foreign residents.
You probably won't have all of Eleuthera's Club Med beach to yourself as it is quite a popular one. And there are a few houses along the shoreline. But this beach is sooo long and wide...
Read the fun story of a young couple who got married on this beach.
Club Med Eleuthera beach is also excellent for body surfing as an offshore reef keeps the surf mellow.
Just imagine walking here barefoot in an inch deep mirror of crystal clear, warm water...
And how do you like the aerial shot of Club Med beach below?
The former Club Med site is visible in the center of the above photo.
Just like at the south end, there's a rocky area here for snorkeling which is only a few steps to the left in the above photo.
But, remember to pick a calm day to get the most enjoyment out of your snorkeling experience for the Atlantic side of Eleuthera is always rougher than the Caribbean side.
New Resort French Leave...
Replacing Club Med Eleuthera
Five years after a storm had damaged Club Med Eleuthera, all its old buildings were taken down in the Summer of 2004.
An American investor is starting a New Project called "French Leave" on the old premises, taking advantage of the beautiful landscaping of the former Club Med.
Click here to read an article in The Bahama Journal, dated March 18th, 2008, where the American investor is emphasizing that he is still determined to realize the French Leave project. (This will open a new window. You'll be right back here when you close it.)
Construction of the French Leave Resort has not started yet (Jan. 09). Once it does, I'll report it here.
From Governor's Harbour to Club Med Beach
Remember, if you only have time to visit one beach while staying in the Governor's Harbour area be sure to visit this beauty.Now here's a nice little map that will help you to find the beach without any problems. It might be a good idea to print out this whole page and use it as your tour guide.
Driving Directions
Coming from the North:After having seen the large town sign Governor's Harbour to your left, continue for about a quarter mile.
Entering the settlement, you'll see the small yellow building PYFROM LIQUOR. In front of it turn left onto the road going up the hill. At the top, turn right. After 1 mile (1.6 km) from the hill top, the beach access path is to your left.
Important: To get a picture, take a look at the photo and text just below.
Coming from the South:
Drive through Governor's Harbour and watch out for the SHELL station to your right at the end of the settlement. Continue for less than 100 yards and turn right at the small yellow building PYFROM LIQUOR. Drive to the top of the hill and turn righ. After 1 mile (1.6 km) from the hill top, the beach access path is to your left.
Important: To get a picture, take a look at the photo and text just below.
The above house is the landmark for finding the beach access path. See the water at the end of the path?
If you are coming from Governor's Harbour, watch out for this... Once you are on top of the hill, take an odometer reading. After 0.9 miles (1.4 km) there's a long line of coconut palms on the left of the road. The beach access is at the end of that line of palms.
Coming from North Palmetto Point on the old banks road, you'll be seeing the above picture after 3.7 miles (6 km).
Deli & Restaurant
Driving up the hill - and about 150 feet after PYFROM'S LIQUOR - there's Pina Cafe to your right, a small take-away restaurant where you could get sandwiches and soft drinks for beach picnics.At the top of the hill turn right at the crossing. Go past Cigatoo Quality Inn - the hotel restaurant to your left - and continue down hill. Have a great day on this gorgeous beach!
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