On the eastern-most fringe of The Islands of The Bahamas, facing out into to the Atlantic Ocean lies the 12-mile long, 5-mile wide island of San Salvador. Home to miles of pristine and secluded beaches, an emerald sea of sparkling clarity, wealth of challenging reef and wreck dive sites – and a local population of around 1,000 – San Salvador is the ultimate escape for divers, fishermen, yachtsmen and anyone who yearns to relax in a serene atmosphere.

As the exposed peak of a submerged mountain that plunges 15,000 feet to the ocean floor, the island is home to many monuments, ruins, shipwrecks, relics from Loyalist times and a fascinating museum, filled with historical artefacts dating back to the Indian days, all of which combine to shed light upon its history. 

The pace of life here has changed little over the centuries and today, besides lounging on pristine beaches and exploring the waters, you can tour the old plantations, climb to the top of the old kerosene-operated lighthouse and discover the archaeological site where the Lucayan Indians lived. Whatever brings you to San Salvador, with its peaceful main settlement of Cockburn Town (pronounced Co-burn), complete with vast, immaculately whitewashed Catholic church, your stay will be the ultimate escape.