Torch Cay, Exuma
Torch Cay | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 23°23′50.7″N 75°29′49.5″W / 23.397417°N 75.497083°W |
| Type | Cay |
| Archipelago | Lucayan Archipelago |
| Area | 707 acres (286 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www |
Torch Cay is a privately owned island located east of Little Exuma at the southern end of the Exuma island chain in the Bahamas. The island covers approximately 707 acres (286 hectares), making it the largest private island in the country. Its name derives from the white torch tree (Amyris elemifera), which grows among the island's native vegetation.
Torch Cay is home to Torch Cay Airport, a private airstrip that allows international arrivals and customs clearance for private aircraft, including long-range and heavy jets.