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The Abaco Islands form a long group of low islands and cays in the northern Bahamas, arranged around calm, protected water. One larger town supplies most services, while smaller harbour settlements preserve colourful wooden houses, marinas and a strong boating culture. Beaches, coral reefs and fishing grounds are spread across the archipelago, creating a network of communities connected by sea rather than one central resort.

Boating shapes almost every part of a visit. Short ferry journeys link inhabited cays, sailing routes pass through sheltered channels, and diving or fishing trips reach reefs farther offshore. Each settlement has a slightly different scale, from practical service centres to quieter islands with few vehicles. Weather and sea conditions can alter plans, but that dependence on the water is also what makes the archipelago distinctive.