French Harbour Community
French Harbour is Roatán’s third-largest community, with approximately 3,000 fixed inhabitants and a high floating population. It is one of Roatan’s most active fishing communities as well with many of Roatan’s commercial vessels docking in and around the waters of French Harbour.
Resorts
There are several fine resorts, hotels, gas stations, supermarkets, villas, and restaurants in and around French Harbour, which are frequented by tourists and residents year-round. A little known fact is that there are more banks in French Harbour than in Coxen Hole. The only Mall on Roatan is located in French Harbour, and that alone invites residents from all across the Bay Islands. The Mega Plaza Mall enjoys some of Roatan’s most visited restaurants, coffee shops, barbershops, beauty salons, clothing stores, appliances, and electronics stores, and the Mall is home to Roatan’s private hospital, CEMESA.
Car Rentals
It is easier to get to know the island by land, there are several rental car agencies around the island and close to the French Harbour, but there are public and private taxis and buses as well. However, most of the hotels will arrange roundtrip transportation for you before your arrival. We should mention that Honduras’ currency is the Lempira, but most establishments accept US currency, including transport drivers.
Things to do
On the island of Roatan, there is a lot to see and do, but in this part of the island, there are unique activities such as water sports, diving, getting to know one of the best zoos, interaction with animals, golf, beautiful resorts with pools and stunning views of the island. If you are a lover of night outings, you will enjoy the variety of specials bars and restaurants, karaoke nights, and more.
Golf
Golf lovers, French Harbour, has an 18-hole championship golf course, The Black Pearl, designed by Pete Dye, the world-famous golfer, located in Pristine Bay, a stunning resort surrounded by Caribbean pristine waters and a green hillside. It is the only luxury golf resort on the entire island of Roatan. Nearby, a tourist center, Parrot Tree Beach Resort, which includes the construction of a 5-star hotel, condominiums, residences, and a marina, with a small cove. Lets not forget about Fantasy Island Resort, which can only be accessed via a single bridge from Roatan. Fantasy Island is surrounded by tropical forest and gardens that host more than 54 species of exotic animals, including iguanas, monkeys, parrots, black hawks, ducks, geese, peacocks and more.
French Harbour on the Map:
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