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Just
to the northeast of Andros, on the northeastern edge of
the Great Bahama Bank, lie the Berry Islands, a
stirrup-shaped chain of 30 cays and numerous smaller
islets. The Berrys, as locals call them, were believed
to have been first settled in 1836 when Governor
Colebrooke established a settlement of liberated
Africans at Great Harbour Cay. The Berries (population
634) offer beautiful opportunities for both divers and
snorkelers.
Visitors will also find
challenging dive spots, a nine-hole golf course and
miles of beautiful, private beaches. The two largest,
Great Harbour Cay and Chub Cay, are where most of the
Berry Island residents live, and are the centers for
activity.
Chub Cay, the southernmost
cay of the Berry chain, is known as the "Billfish
Capital of The Bahamas" -- and The Berry Islands are
second only to The Bimini Islands for championship sport
fishing. During the month of May, the annual fishing
tournament is held in Great Harbour Marina. It is an
event that draws sport fishermen from around the world.
Between Great
Harbour Cay and the Sturrup Cays are a number of
privately owned Cays, including Bird Cay, Whale Cay,
Frozen and Alder's Cays, Little Harbour Cay and Little
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