Where did the first set of europeans to the Caribbean come from?

The first set of Europeans to the Caribbean were primarily Spanish explorers, with Christopher Columbus being the most notable among them. Columbus, sailing under the Spanish flag, reached the Bahamas in 1492 during his quest for a westward route to Asia. His voyages marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Caribbean region. Other European nations followed, but the Spanish were the first to establish a lasting presence.