Things to do in Antigua Barbuda
Antigua is the island of many beaches, claiming 365 beaches for every day of the year! Although you may never see them all, you can get to know Antigua intimately as it is only about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, with 108 square miles. There many things to do on Antigua, but also fun day trips are available away from the island, such as boat trips to Montserrat and Barbuda and helicopter flights over Montserrat. This is an excellent resource for Antigua and Barbuda Information. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your holiday.
Sailing week in Antigua ! Antigua Sailing Week started with only 10 boats, and now has over 200 entries each year. Enjoy the festivities of Sailing Week in Antigua during April and May "Come experience the start of the first day’s racing. The place to be will be at Shirley Heights. Enjoy a local breakfast to the rhythm of a steel band at the Look Out from 7am From here the incredible views of two hundred boats starting a week of racing will keep you captivated. Continue to follow the boats around the South Coast before heading towards Dickenson Bay. The first day's racing finishes off the beautiful beach at Dickenson Bay. from early afternoon the beach will come alive for the Dickenson Bay Beach Bash."
Adventure Antigua, Eli's Eco Tour -"You will leave this tour feeling that you have been welcomed into a very special community of the most privileged visitors to Antigua and Barbuda: those who have had a taste of what is really means to have grown up in the islands, and have been let into the "secrets of the North Sound".
Hike the trails in the Antigua's & Barbuda's National Parks - Nelson's Dockyard
After a day of hiking, get off your feet and be escorted by Catamaran or Jeep Safari -
"En route to one of the island’s fine 365 beaches, the catamaran drops anchor, for an opportunity to snorkel. On the beach, a light Caribbean ‘cookout’ is rustled up, and unlimited refreshments will be available too. There is even a steel band to accompany the seaside buffet. You can enjoy plenty of free time to swim, sunbathe or snorkel."
" The Jeep Safari itinerary includes quaint Antiguan villages, panoramic viewpoints, the rainforest, a dam built in the 1800s which is home to many species of water birds and fish, and agricultural areas with crops of sugar cane, cotton and pineapples. You ’ll also traverse the coast road to see a few of the island’s 365 beaches. There are stunning views of famous English Harbour, where the British Navy was stationed during the 1700s, from Convent Hill. " |
