In the 16th century, pirates set false lights to lure ships on to the reefs and steal their cargoes. Blackbeard mounted his raids from Nassau.
Junto al Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe Beach y Barceló Maya Tropical Beach, forma parte del complejo Barceló Maya Beach Resort.

In the 16th century, pirates set false lights to lure ships on to the reefs and steal their cargoes. Blackbeard mounted his raids from Nassau.