Most Beautiful Places in Antigua and Barbuda

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Indian Town National Park

Bring good hiking shoes, a map and your snorkelling gear. The park is located at the Antigua’s eastern end. Drive to Long Bay which is west of Indian Town Point. The snorkelling at the Long Bay is simply fantastic! The bay is so shallow that you can actually walk out to the coral reef. After the refreshing dip at Long Bay start hiking along the coastline towards Indian Town Point.

This scenic route takes only 20 min and let you spot a lot of birds and vistas.

Bird watching lovers say you can see some 36 different species in the park. There are many more hiking trails. The most famous site at Indian Town National Park is the Devil's Bridge, located at the mouth of Indian Town Creek. The bridge is a limestone arch formed by endless wave action surrounded by blowholes spouting geyser like fountains of water. The trip normally takes about half a day. The admission is free.

Nelson's Dockyard National Park

The park has a restored Georgian naval dockyard, which was used by admiral Nelson during the war between Napoleon and British empires. Now Nelson's Dockyard National Park is one of the eastern Caribbean's biggest attractions. English ships took refuge from hurricanes in this harbor since 1671. The dockyard museum recaptures the 18th-century era of privateers, pirates, and battles at sea and displays some of belongs of admiral Nelson.

The park itself has sandy beaches and nature trails (probably the best nature trails on Antigua!) as well as archaeological sites that predate Christ. Nature trails, with coastal views, lead you through the lush tropical flora. You will spent about 15 min at the dockyard and from 30 minutes or more at the nature trails. The dockyard is open daily from 9am to 5pm. The admission is $5 US which includes the Admiral House and the panoramic Shirley Heights Lookout.

British Forts and St. John's Cathedral

Antigua's coastline used to be covered with British forts. Although they're in ruins today, the views from these former military fortifications are among the most panoramic in the Caribbean. And it is completely free. You can begin with the two forts at St. John's harbor, Fort Barrington on the south and Fort James on the north of the harbor. The 18th-century Fort Berkeley located only 15-minute walk from Nelson’s Dockyard, is probably the most preserved fort on the island. From here you can enjoy an outstanding view of the coastline.
St. John's Cathedral constructed in 1683 is another interesting historical place to visit. It is located in the very heart of St. John's town. It's twin towers, baroque in style, are the tallest structures in the town. The tombstones in the church yard are graven testimonials to the priests, prominent members of the island and of earlier times. A stroll in the area is worthwhile. You can also check the exhibits at the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda not far from the cathedral which covers the island's history, from prehistoric days up to its independence from Britain in 1981. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4pm and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The entrance fee is $3 US

Hiking Antigua

On top of above mentioned hikes at Nelson's Dockyard and Indian Town National Parks there are many more hiking opportunities. Boggy Peak (also known as Mount Obama) for example is a one-hour climb which takes you to the top of the highest point on Antigua, from which you can spot the neighbouring islands of Montserrat and St. Kitts. Tropical rainforest trails can be found on the south side of Antigua just off Fig Tree Drive. From there you can climb to the top of Signal Hill - the second highest peak in Antigua. It rises to a height of 365 m (1217 ft), and overlooks the south coast of Antigua to the west of Falmouth Harbour.

Snorkelling & Scuba Diving

There is fantastic snorkelling at Long Bay, mentioned above at in Indian Town National Park section. Also on the north side of Dickenson Bay, you'll find secluded beaches and some ideal snorkelling areas. For a small fee, local fisherman can take you from Dickenson Bay to one of the uninhabited offshore islets, surrounded by beautiful coral gardens. One of the island's best snorkelling spots is Paradise Reef, a 1.5km-long (1-mile) coral garden of stunning beauty, north of Dickenson Bay. The tours to Paradise Reef can be booked from any hotel on the island. Beautiful Half Moon Bay has an offshore reef, which shelters protected waters for snorkelling. Willikies Village Beach north of Half Moon Bay has stunning coral reefs in shallow waters and offer great snorkelling. Pineapple Beach not far from Willikies Village offers some good snorkelling as well.

Sailing in Antigua

Antigua is famous for yacht cruising and racing. Throughout the year the island hosts many sailing competitions such as Antigua Sailing Week , Yacht Regattas, Super Yacht Cup Antigua etc. The picturesque coasts of Antigua has many harbours and little islets for exploration. The sister island of Barbuda also offers beautiful coastline with beaches so long that they dip below the horizon. Once on Antigua, you can rent a Sunfish or a small Hobie Waves catamaran and enjoy a day or two of cruising around. Contact Sea Sports, on the beach in front of the Rex Halcyon Cove Beach Resort at Dickenson Bay (tel. 268/462-9256).

Barbuda Day Trip

A day trip to neighbouring Barbuda is a must do for birds lovers. Barbuda's Frigate Bird Sanctuary is located on the island's north-western lagoon and is accessible only by boat. The sanctuary is one of the world's largest and a very impressive sight containing over 170 species of birds. It is also home to over 5,000 frigate birds. The male frigate is marked by its red throat pouch, which can be inflated as part of its courtship behaviour and as a defensive display. Courting takes place in the fall, and chicks hatch late in the year. Various hotels and resorts on Antigua arrange tours to the sanctuary. The island attracts other species of birds, including pelicans, herons, and tropical mockingbirds. While in Barbuda, visit the Martello Tower, which predates the known history of the island. There are also interesting underground caves on Barbuda to explore. The island has 27km (17 miles) of pink and white sand beaches which can only be compared to those of Bermuda. Barrier reefs protect the island and keep most of the waters tranquil. The beaches here are fantastic for swimming and snorkelling.

Carnival in Antigua

At the end of July or sometimes beginning of August is the Carnival season in Antigua. Although the carnival is not as elaborate and grand as at the capital of the Caribbean Carnivals - Trinidad and Tobago; but it is still worth experiencing. This colourful street party with exotic costumes, steel band and calypso features the island's best musicians and performers. The colourful Parade of Costumed Bands, the Miss Antigua Pageant and the Caribbean Queen Competition are just a few of the key events every year. Don't miss J'ouvert on Carnival Monday and the Last Lap the following day.

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