A long, curved white-sand beach and sparkling turquoise sea is linked to downtown Nassau by a 5km (3mi) long stretch of coastline. The beach is named for the undersea telegraphic cable laid from Florida in 1892 that came ashore here. Cable Beach's resorts seem to have derived from the Floridian peninsula as well. Beloved by families seeking simple seaside pleasures, the hotels also have bars, clubs, casinos and many eateries.
