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Windermere Island

Island in the Bahamas

Summary

Island in the Bahamas

Field	Value
name	Windermere Island
image_name	Windermere Beach.JPG
image_caption	Windermere Beach
location	Atlantic Ocean
map	Bahamas
map_caption	The location of Windermere Island within the Bahamas
coordinates
archipelago	Lucayan Archipelago
country	Bahamas
timezone1	EST
utc_offset1	-5
timezone1_DST	EDT
utc_offset1_DST	-4
iso_code	BS-CE

Windermere Sign From Queens Highway, Eleuthera

Windermere Island is a small island in The Bahamas, off the coast of Eleuthera. The two islands are connected by a bridge.

The island is approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometers) long. The bridge was built by Lord Trefgarne, who was the former owner of the island.

The adjoining waters and flats of Savannah Sound are a popular bonefishing location, and Windermere's 5-mile-long beach is protected by a 5-mile-long (8 kilometers) reef that is rich in fish and underwater flora. It is also located in the same bay as Camp Bahamas. There are numerous animals around the island, including sand crabs and whale sharks.

Residents

The island is populated with private homes and holiday rental properties. Diana, Princess of Wales, and Charles III spent their 1981 honeymoon on the island. Famous residents have included: Jacques-Yves Cousteau; the 5th Duke of Abercorn and his late wife Sacha, Duchess of Abercorn; Toni Braxton; India Hicks; and the family of Lyndon B. Johnson.

In April 2008, singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and comedian Nick Cannon were married at Carey’s private residence on the island.

Geography

Windermere Island is adjacent to the larger island of Eleuthera, and the two islands are connected by a bridge. The Windermere island offers white sandy beaches, bright blue waters, and unnaturally planted Arecaceae trees.

The island is approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometers) long and 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) wide, with a total area of about 5 square miles (8 km2).

Windermere Island is home to a number of different ecosystems, including pine forests, mangrove swamps, and sand dunes. The island is also surrounded by coral reefs, which provide important habitats for a variety of marine life, and provide countless ecosystem services.

The island's climate is tropical, with warm temperatures year-round and a rainy season from May to October. The vegetation on the island is adapted to these conditions, with species such as coconut palms, sea grapes, and bougainvillea thriving in the warm, humid environment.

References

"Windermere Island".
Hicks, India. (1 July 2023). "An insider’s guide to Harbour Island, The Bahamas,". Country Life.

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