The Highest
Point
Cat Island, Bahamas

RISING TO A HEIGHT OF 206 FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL, Mount Alvernia —or Como Hill, depending on who you ask—is
one of a kind. It’s the highest point in
The Bahamas, all 16 islands. And it’s the site of The Hermitage.

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When you gaze out
at the horizon,
it’s like you’re
the only person
in the world.

The medieval
-style monastery
was built by Father Jerome in 1939 who, after a life spent working as a missionary in
The Bahamas and beyond, longed for a meditative escape. The open space and sea breeze atop the hill proved to be the perfect location.

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Mt. Alvernia

The highest point in The Bahamas measures 206 feet and is located on Cat Island. Known to locals as Como Hill, Mount Alvernia is crowned by The Hermitage, a monastery built by a Roman Catholic priest named Father Jerome in 1939.

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Arthur's Town

Arthurth's Town is the capital of Cat Island and the birth place of Academy-Award-winning actor and diplomat, Sidney Poitier. The town is served by nearby Arthur's Town Airport.

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Arthur's Town Airport

A regional airport, Arthur's Town Airport serves the northern end of Cat Island.

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New Bight Airport

Cat Island’s New Bight Airport, located near Mt. Alvernia, welcomes international travellers with Customs and Immigration services.

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