Entry requirements
You must possess a passport valid for six months after the date of your return. Visas are not required for stays under 3 months for EC residents.

Climate
Pleasant year-round thanks to the Gulf Stream.

There is no official rainy season, though rain is frequent in summer and late summer can be windy. The hurricane season centers around July and August, though hurricanes are rare.

Average temperatures range between 25 and 31° C during the day and 18 to 22° C at night. Water temperature is between 24 and 29° C.

Health
No vaccinations are required. The health system is excellent. The large islands have hospitals and the Out islands have clinics.

Shopping
Rum, fabrics, raw sponges. 

Andros’ signature straw craft makes ideal take home mementos. These can be purchased in most settlements, particularly in Red Bay and the Fresh Creek area. Red Bays is also noted for wood carvings and its sponging operations. The artisans in Mangrove Cay create distinctive collectibles from "found" items, such as the newly-coined "Andros leather," a fiber that grows on the coconut palm. And, it is also known for the miniature racing sloops produced there. Another great buy is the distinctly Bahamian Androsia, a colorful Batik of island design. It is available at the Androsia factory in Andros Town (Fresh Creek) where tours are also given.