Andros
Island
AN ISLAND
RETREAT ALIGNED
WITH NATURE
At 2,300 square miles in size, Andros Island is perhaps the largest tract of unexplored land in the Western hemisphere — and the largest island in The Bahamas. Along the east coast are the vibrant fishing and diving grounds of the Andros Barrier Reef, while the west coast is home to the pristine flats of the Great Bahama Bank, a haven for bonefishing.
The island has a population of around 8,000 people, most living in small towns along the eastern shoreline. Androsians are deeply connected to the land and sea, with generations of expertise in fishing and farming. The island is also rich in tradition — known for its boat building, wood carving, sponging, and handwoven straw work that reflects its resilient and resourceful spirit.
Andros island Highlights
- The island is 104 miles long by 40 miles wide
- Home to native and migrating birds and butterflies
- More than 60 known species of wild orchids found
- Andros Barrier Reef, third-largest in the world
- Hundreds of inland and open-ocean blue holes
- Nicknamed “The Sleeping Giant” and The Big Yard”
THE BIRDING
ISLE
Come find birds truly unique to The Bahamas. More than 300 species of native and migratory birds have been recorded on our islands, including the Bahama Woodstar, West Indian Woodpecker, Great Lizard Cuckoo, and the Bahama Oriole. See how many species you can spot on a self-guided birding tour.
LIFE IN
THE BUSH
Home to land crabs, iguanas, and wild boar, the majority of Andros Island is covered in thick bush and pine. The bush produces an abundance of plants that are harvested for their medicinal properties and made into tinctures and teas, including Bay Geranium, Jackmada, Jumbey, Cerasee, Grannybush, and Fever Grass.
ANDROSIA
BATIK
We are also the home of Androsia, the brightly colored hand-dyed cotton fabric, with designs inspired by elements found in the island’s environment and Bahamian culture. Created by Rosi Birch in 1973, the world-famous Androsia Batik Factory is open for visitors to take lessons or learn about the batik dying and sewing process.