Nassau holidays Villas & apartments to rent in Nassau
New Providence is the busiest and most populous island of the Bahamas with 70% of the population and home to Nassau, the national capital city.
Once a hide out for notorious pirates such as Blackbeard, Nassua, as the island is sometimes known as, is a magnet for tourists from all over the world who can combine a cosmopolitan vacation surrounded by luxury whilst also experiencing the chilled out culture and very friendly island hospitality.
For entertainment, shopping down Bay Street is a must as is experiencing some of the lively downtown bars and wide variety of restaurants - Nassau caters for everyone and every taste. From the glitzy hotels on Paradise island to authentic port side restaurants and beach bars, you will be spoilt for choice of what to see and do on New Providence.
| Top things to see and do | |
|---|---|
| Atlantis Resort & water park | ✔ |
| Predator Lagoon acquarium | ✔ |
| Ardastra Gardens and zoo | ✔ |
| Dolphins on Blue Lagoon island | ✔ |
| Atlantis Resort Casino | ✔ |
| Arawak Cay | ✔ |
| Junkanoo parade museum | ✔ |
| Reef and wreck diving | ✔ |
| Deep sea fishing - marlin, snapper, grouper | ✔ |
Nassau Beaches
There are magnificent white silky sand beaches around Nassau where you will find reef protected bays with tropical fish, shallow sandbars and coconut palms providing the shade - perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving. Some of the most popular beaches include...
- Jaws beack
- Sandy Toes
- Sunrise beach
- Cable beach
- Compass Point
- Sandyport beach near Marina Village
- Junkanoo beach
After a day on the beach or sight seeing, the ideal way to end the day is to return to your own condominium or villa rental, light up the BBQ, watch the sun go down and dine under the stars.
Featured villas & condos
Nearly all the vacation rentals on New Providence are to be found around the tourist centre of Nassau. Here, you will find a very good selection of vacation homes to rent for all budgets from luxury beachfront villas, golf course condominiums to downtown apartments. Experience the very best of the island by staying in a private Nassau vacation rental, many of which are within touching distance of the white silky sandy beach and come with a full range of facilities such as private or shared swimming pools.
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Nassau is an all year round destination with a sub-tropical climate and average summer temperatures between May and September of 80-85°F. Between October and April temperatures average 70-75°F. The rainy season runs from May through to October with the potential for hurricanes from July to November.
Festivals and events
As with all the Bahamas, New Providence and Nassau holds many festivals throughout the year so if you are fortunate enough to be on the island, there is a high probability that a carnival or sporting event will be on at the same time. Some of the biggest festivals on New Providence and Paradise Island are...
| Junkanoo Parade | 1 Jan |
| "Love Rush" Junkanoo | 21-22 Feb |
| Heritage Day | 1 March |
| Summer Festival | May - June |
| Bahamas Independence | 10 July |
| Christmas Festival | 6-11 Dec |
Our view on holidays in Nassau
As the busiest and most cosmopolitan island in the Bahamas, there is always something to do whether its chilling out on the beach, shopping or spending time at the waterparks and what better way to experience Nassau than renting a beachfront villa. In a nutshell, whether its a family holiday, couples getaway or a romantic retreat, Nassau offers everything you could wish for. And for a side trip, there are boats to Grand Bahama with its busy and fascinating town of Freeport.
