The Abaco Islands form the second largest landmass in The Bahamas. The archipelago comprises the main island of Abaco and the Abaco Cays. The Sea of Abaco is protected by the cays and is very popular with yachters. For that reason it is often referred to as the 'The Sailing Capital of the World'.

• Elbow Cay is 10 km (6 mi) east of Marsh Harbour. The only hamlet on the cay is Hope Town, but otherwise it is covered by pines and shrubs and home to lizards and feral cats.
• Walker's Cay is one of the best sport-fishing sites in The Bahamas. It has a reef, which is perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.

There are 6 protected areas in the Abaco Islands.

Name	Founded	Location
Abaco National Park	1994	South Abaco Island
Black Sound Cay National Reserve	1988	Green Turtle Cay
Fowl Cays National Park	2009	Central Abaco
Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park	1972	Central Abaco
Tilloo Cay National Reserve	1990	Hope Town
Walker's Cay National Park	2002	Walker's Cay, North Abaco Island

Accommodation on the Abaco Islands mostly consists of cozy cottages and inns, apart from Treasure Cay which boasts large hotel resorts.