Straw Market in Nassau

The Straw Market is located in the capital of The Bahamas, the colorful city of Nassau. The Nassau Straw Market is the largest market in the Bahamas, and is also among the most dimensional markets in the world.

Everyone comes here: some for souvenirs, some for useful things for the home, some for the excitement of bargaining, and some just for the experience. Now in fashion everything that is made of natural materials, and if it is also handmade, the interest in such a thing increases several times.

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The market is located near the main shopping street of Nassau.

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The souvenir market is called “straw market”, because almost all the goods are made by the hands of local craftsmen from the most ordinary straw. It is absolutely certain that everyone will find here exactly what he was looking for, whether it is a mat for the hallway from dyed in different colors of straw, straw baskets and wicker vases for fruit, a man’s hat or a flirty woman’s hat with wide brim all from the same straw. Any of these things will not only be a pleasant reminder of your vacation, but will also serve a useful purpose in your home or diversify your closet.

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A stroll through the market

Of course, the Straw Market has the widest assortment of all sorts of fun straw souvenirs, you can’t think of a better gift. In addition, the market is a pleasure to stroll through, admiring the masterpieces of local folk art. Here visitors have the opportunity to taste exquisite guava jelly with a pleasant aroma and flavor. Handmade wood crafts are of particular interest.

Although much of the Straw Market disappeared due to a large fire in 2001, after which the market never returned to its former size, the products sold here remain the same. Here you can inexpensively buy unique souvenirs, created in a single copy, for your favorite friends and relatives, and surprise them when they return from a trip.

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Market schedule

From early morning 7.00 am to 8.00 pm. However, each vendor can come at the time they wish. The peak of activity is mid-day.

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How to get there

You can come here by boat or other vessel.

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Address

Bahamas, Nassau, Bay and Market streets.

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Travel Tips

  • Bargaining is a must – initial prices can be halved or tripled.
    • It is better not to come to the market in the hours when another giant cruise ship has just entered the nearby port – prices are higher at this time, and there are more people.Not far from Straw Market are the Queen’s Staircase and Christ Church Cathedral, which are also worth seeing.
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