Travel Guide to Antigua

Antigua being a small island is located in the Eastern Caribbean. This paradise island presents great reefs and wrecks for diving and snorkelling, large amounts of beautiful beaches, and a fair bit of maritime history.

Antigua’s capital St John’s is located in the northeast on Heritage Quary. The waterfront complexes and nearby Redcliffe Quay which is famous for it’s shops, galleries and restaurants, many of the groups on cruise ships are attracted here as well. St John’s is straight forward to explore on foot and the twin-spired Anglican Church is the town’s most important landmark. The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is also worth a look.

Just to the west of St John’s is Deep Bay, with the bay’s sandy beach and the clear waters makes it ideal for swimming, snorkelling and diving. The Andes wreck appears out of the water, this can interest some drivers.

Most of Antigua’s beaches are protected by coral reefs and are public. There is some excellent diving to be experienced, with coral canyons, wall drops, sea caves, and a plenty of marine life flourishing here. The east coast is well-known for its windsurfing and fishing.

Attractions in Antigua

The star attraction of the island is the English Harbour. It was originally a naval base and posting station of one young Horatio Nelson, with its refurbished buildings, hilltop forts and museums. Today, the clipper ships of Nelson’s Dockyard and Falmouth Bay have been restored by silky, million-dollar yachts. For great views over Falmouth Bay, Fort Shirley is the point to go to plus the fort consists of some 18 th Century ruins.

Being situated on the main coast area, Dickenson Bay, offers a stunning white-sand beach and any kind of water sport. The beach is backed by several hotel/resorts and open-air cafés and restaurants. Runaway Bay is a short walk from Dickenson Bay and also features a pristine beach; it is a calmer and less hectic place.

Falmouth Bay consists of one of Antigua’s oldest buildings. The 1676, St Paul’s Anglican Church, which is also used as the country’s courthouse in Antigua. Over the years many tourist have gone down to the east side of Antigua to visit the shop, bars and restaurants.

Antigua is more of a dried out island with costal villages and coconut pals. The rainforests which is close to Jolly Harbour this has attracted many people.

Hotels in Antigua

Dian Bay Resort looks over one of the Caribbean’s scenic bays. This hotel is for people who want a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. This hotel greets young adults 16 years and over. Many of the rooms have ocean views which are breathe taking.

Antigua Village is located on the ocean’s edge on Dickenson Bay . The hotel is surrounded with beautiful tropical gardens.