San Salvador
Cockburn Town. Riding Rock, Sugar Loft; United Estates, Long Bay Settlements.
Map of San Salvador with facilities and attractions.

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Explorer Chart: SAN-1, SAN-2, SAN-3
Airstrip
  • San Salvador Airport.
Air Service
  • American Eagle; 242-331-2076 / 2077.
  • Bahamnasair; 242-331-2920. Service to Nassau and Miami.
  • Cat Island Air; 242-377-3318. Service to Nassau.
Anchorage
  • There are no fully protected anchorages free of swells and surges. The only full protection is in the marina.
  • Offshore of Cockburn Town.
  • French Bay. Requires careful entry through reef.
  • Grahanm's Harbour. Requires threading among coral heads.
Area Information / Tourism
  • Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
Art Gallery / Art
Bakery
  • Fresh bread is available; check grocery stores.
Bank & ATM
  • Bank of the Bahamas; 242-331-2237.
Beverage Store
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
Book Exchange
BTC / Batelco Office
  • 242-331-2571; Fax: 242-331-2803.
Car Rental
  • C&E Rent A Car; 242-331-2350.
  • C&S; 242-331-2714. Cockburn Town and Riding Rock.
  • D&W Rent-A-Car; 242-331-2184. Cockburn Town.
  • Walker Car Rental; 242-331-2368. Long Bay.
Cell Phone Service
Church
  • Baptist.
  • Catholic.
  • Church of God of Prophecy.
  • Seventh Day Adventist.
Coffee Shop
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
  • Customs; 242-331-2131.
  • Immigration; 242-331-2100.
  • There is staff at both the airport and the marina.
  • Vessels must clear at marina. There is a $10 landing fee.
Dinghy Landing
  • Riding Rock Marina; 242-331-2633; VHF Ch-06.
  • Beaches in settled weather.
Emergency
  • Fire Station, airport; 242-331-2252.
Ferry
Fishing
Fresh Fish
Fuel
  • Riding Rock Marina; 242-331-2633; VHF Ch-06. Esso diesel and gas.
  • Shell station; 242-331-2940. Cockburn Town.
  • Sun Oil; 242-331-2168. Cockburn Town.
Golf Cart / Scooter Rental
Government / Administrator
  • 242-331-2022. Cocburn Town.
  • Civil Aviation Department; 242-331-1552.
  • Lighthouse Station; 242-331-2582. United Estates.
Groceries & Produce
  • Bernie Storr's.
  • Dorette's Grocery.
  • Jake Jones Food Store; 242-331-2688.
  • J's Discount Drugs; 242-331-2750. Cockburn Town.
Hardware & Lumber
  • Dorette's Grocery.
  • James & Son's Hardware; 242-331-2188.
Ice
Ice Cream
Internet & WiFi
Laundry
  • Riding Rock Marina; 242-331-2633; VHF Ch-06. Washer & drier.
Library
Lodging
  • Riding Rock Inn; 241-331-2631.
  • Club Med; 242-331-2000.
Mailboat
  • There is regular mailboat service.
Marina & Dockage
  • Riding Rock Marina; 242-331-2633; VHF Ch-06.
Marine Supplies & Parts
Marine Services & Repairs
  • Riding Rock Marina; 242-331-2633; VHF Ch-06.
Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy
  • Government clinic; 242=331-2105 / 2033 / 2109. Doctor and nurse on staff.
  • Pharmacy: B&M Drugs.
  • Pharmacy: J's Discount Drugs.
Moorings
Navigation
Packages & Shipping
Personal Services
Police
  • 242-331-2010. Cockburn Town.
Post Office / Mail
  • 242-331-2232. PO located in government building.
Propane
  • Shell station; 242-331-2940. Cockburn Town.
Resort
  • Club Med; 242-331-2000.
Restaurant & Bar
  • Carter's Snack Bar; 242-331-2079. Cockburn Town.
  • Club Short Stop; 242-331-2528.
  • Club Med; 242-331-2000. Reservations needed for for dinner and show.
  • Harlem Square Night Club; 242-331-2777.
  • New Columbus Tavern.
  • Paradis Restaurant & Bar; 242-331-2400.
  • Riding Rock Inn; 242-331-2631.
  • Three Ships Restaurant.
  • The New Columbus Tavern; 242-331-2788.
Retail Therapy - Shopping
  • B&M Drugs.
  • J's Discount Drugs.
  • Iris's Gift Shop.
  • Laramore's of the Bahamas; 242-331-2282. Department Store. Cockburn Town.
  • Riding Rock Marina dive shop.
  • San Salvador Cyber Cener; 242-331-2925. Cockburn Town.
  • Simply Bahamian; 242-331-2976.
Showers
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
  • Club Med; 242-331-2000. SCUBA diving can be arranged.
  • Riding Rock Hotel; 241-331-2631. Dive resort.
Taxi
  • Contact on VHF Ch-16 and Ch-06.
  • Club Med vans may provide rides.
Things to See & Do
  • Columbus Landing; 242-331-2416.
  • Fernada's Tours; 242-332-2678.
  • Sightseeing. Tours can be arranged by taxi, bus, or rental car.
  • Sightseeing: Livingston Williams; 242-331-2025.
Tides
  • The Bahamas Met Office reports that Hight Tide = Nassau + 00 min.; Low Tide = Nassau + 03 min.
Trash
  • Trash bins are available in settlements and marina.
Veterinarian
VHF Protocol
  • Most stations monitor VHF Ch-06 vice Ch-16.
Water
Weather
  • Marine Weather Center; Daily SSB, webcast, & email forecasts by Chris Parker. Note: Best reception in this area is usually on 4045 KHz USB Simplex at 0630 AST.
  • Bahamas Met Office website provides weather forecast for local areas throughout the Bahamas.


Updated: 14 Jan 12
Topics: 13 Jan 12