Acklins Island and Crooked Island are usually mentioned as one unit because of their proximity to each other. At low tide, it is possible to walk from one point to the other. Crooked Island is 70 square miles and Acklins Island, to the south, occupies 120 sq. miles). Both islands have many secluded coves and white sandy beaches and offer fishing and scuba diving, mailboats inhabited mainly by fishermen and farmers, boat captains and guides.. Acklins Island is renowned for its stunning coastline, adorned with numerous bays and caves that create a truly mesmerizing landscape. Along its shores, you’ll find settlements with charming and inviting names such as Delectable Bay, Lovely Bay, Golden Grove, and Spring Point. Once home to thriving cotton plantations like its neighboring Crooked Island, Acklins Island holds a significant historical legacy. One notable landmark is Hard Hill which housed the first Post Office in The Bahamas, where remnants of a lookout tower can still be found today. About 300 inhabitants reside in Crooked Island, while 428 reside in Acklins Island. The Cascarilla tree is found in Crooked Island, Acklins and Long Cay. The bark and leaves are exported to Italy to make the popular liquor, Campari.
