Fort Montagu Review

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Fort Montagu

  • Address: East of Bay St. on Eastern Rd., New Providence Island

Fodor's Review:

The oldest of the island's three forts, Montagu was built of local limestone in 1741 to repel Spanish invaders. The only action it saw was when it was occupied for two weeks by rebel American troops—among them a lieutenant named John Paul Jones—seeking arms and ammunition during the Revolutionary War. The small fortification is in disrepair, and you're not allowed to go inside. The second level has a number of rusted cannons. A narrow public beach stretching for more than a mile beyond the fort looks out upon Montagu Bay, where many international yacht regattas and Bahamian sloop races are held annually.

  • Cost: Free
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