Where is San Salvador?
San Salvador is located east in Central Bahamas, an estimated 200 miles southeast of Nassau. The 63 square mile (163 km2) island is as tranquil as it is beautiful. With a population below 1,000, it is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the archipelago.
The International Airport on San Salvador
San Salvador International Airport has a 8000-foot runway that is capable of accommodating commercial airlines and private jets. A quick one hour flight from South Florida or New Providence, San Salvador is easily accessible yet feels a world away. BahamasAir offers a regular schedule of flights to San Salvador. Flights can be booked online at: Bahamasair.com
Big Game Fishing on San Salvador
San Sal, as the island is playfully called, is truly a unique gem in The Bahamas. Perhaps it is most famous for its world-class, big game-fishing. The south-eastern Bahama islands are considered some of the best fishing for Wahoo, Blue Marlin, Tuna and Dolphin. San Salvador and its sister island Rum Cay, as well as Cat Island, continue to be a favorite location for those who want to get away from the crowds and focus on fishing. Tournaments are held annually in the South-eastern Bahamas.
Diving and Kite Surfing on San Salvador
The island is also known for scuba diving and kitesurfing. There are many dive sites with caves, crevices, grottos, reefs and walls. The sheltered waters of Snow Bay on the eastern coast of San Salvador is a favorite kitesurfing destination due to its flat water. For fly fishing, the flats of Pigeon Creek are a must. Minutes from the airport, there is a full-service marina with 25 slips capable of accommodating boats up to 140 feet in length.
Rugged Beauty and Lakes on San Salvador
San Salvador is 12 by 5 miles of rugged beauty. It is unique in the Bahama Chain for its expansive, inter-connecting inland lakes that run the length of the island. These lakes were used as transportation routes by Lucayan Indians and now provide incredible kayaking adventures. Ridges, cliffs and inland lakes are indicators of the island’s geomorphology - the summit of a submerged mountain that emerges from a depth of 15,000 feet below sea level.
What to do on San Salvador
Enjoy fresh seafood, grab a beer with the locals at a quaint beach bar, beach comb endlessly or explore caves and historic ruins. Or simply sit still and soak in the tranquility of this pristine island. More on what to do HERE.
San Salvador is Paradise for people who love:
- Seclusion
- The Beach
- Swimming
- Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
- Boating
- Fishing & Deep Sea Fishing
- Paddle Boarding
- Kite Surfing
- Kayaking
- Hiking & Exploring
- Cycling
- Beach Combing
- Shelling
- Yoga
- Making Art
- Creative Writing