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Treasure Cay
ℹ️Practical info — Treasure Cay
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Rent a car or a golf cart, as the distances between the marina and the main beach are significant.
- The crescent-shaped beach is the main attraction, arrive early to secure the best spots.
- Look for local guides if you are interested in the famous bonefishing.
- Check the operating hours of resort facilities, as some run seasonally.
🍽 Food
Enjoy a fresh pizza at one of the restaurants by the marina.
Try this breaded and fried sea snail served with fries.
Order grits with fish in the morning at a local cafe.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Browse the small boutiques situated around the marina.
Buy snacks and imported goods at the local supermarket by the harbor.
Walk to the far end of the main beach to enjoy a peaceful sunset.
Watch birds and calm nature along the inland waterways.
Water temperature…
Treasure Cay is located on mainland Abaco and is world-famous for its spectacular three-mile, crescent-shaped sand beach, consistently ranked among the best globally. Developed in the 1960s as a premier resort community, it quickly became a centerpiece for luxury tourism, boating, and golf in the northern Bahamas. Unlike the historic 18th-century Loyalist settlements elsewhere in the Abacos, Treasure Cay features a modern layout with a large 150-slip marina and extensive canal systems. The community faced a major challenge in 2019 when Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage, leading to a massive ongoing redevelopment and recovery effort. Beyond tourism, it serves as a critical logistics hub, supported by the Treasure Cay International Airport, which facilitates travel to and from the United States. The surrounding environment is characterized by vast mangrove wetlands and shallow flats that are world-renowned for bonefishing. Treasure Cay remains a symbol of resilient Bahamian hospitality and high-end coastal living.
- Location: Bahamas
- Nearby: Green Turtle Cay (5 km)
- Population: ~1.187 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Rain mm | 41 | 43 | 53 | 68 | 113 | 146 | 141 | 144 | 182 | 105 | 55 | 43 |
Geography
Facts
- The beach is frequently cited by National Geographic as one of the world's top 10.
- Developed as a master-planned resort community starting in the early 1960s.
- The full-service marina can accommodate up to 150 vessels.
- Home to the Treasure Cay International Airport (TCB).
- A premier destination for world-class bonefishing in the nearby flats.
- Features a renowned 18-hole championship golf course designed by Dick Wilson.
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