Top Things to do in Antigua and Barbuda
Top Hotels in Antigua and Barbuda
- 1. Escape at Nonsuch Bay Antigua - Adults Only - All Inclusive
- 2. COCOS Hotel Antigua
- 3. Keyonna Beach Resort
- 4. Escape at Nonsuch Bay Antigua - Adults Only - All Inclusive
- 5. Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino
- 6. Cocobay Resort Antigua - Adults Only - All Inclusive
- 7. Hermitage Bay
- 8. Siboney Beach Club
- 9. Buccaneer Beach Club
- 10. Curtain Bluff Resort
10 Nature & Parks in Antigua and Barbuda That You Shouldn't Miss
Lively Antigua and Barbuda move to the music of steel drums. You can visit a different beach each day and not repeat yourself for a full year—and that's why tourists and celebrities alike flock to this sun-soaked Caribbean island. Take a day cruise, rent some diving gear or cruise up the beach on a Segway for a real adventure, island-style.
Restaurants in Antigua and Barbuda
1. Codrington Lagoon National Park
2. Princess Diana Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Pete074074 - Aurora, Canada
This is a World Class beach that is virtually undiscovered. You really have this beach to yourselves as there are few or no people. The water is incredible and normally very calm with a beautiful sand bottom and fantastic clear blue warm water.
3. Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Home to one of the largest frigate (or man-of-war or hurricane) bird colonies in the world.
Reviewed By kenfish - New York City, United States
On my recent trip to Barbuda, I got to watch the amazing mating habits of Frigate birds. In a well preserved sanctuary that is only reachable by small boat you can watch the females with their white under bellies get woo by the males with the inflated red pouches. A magnificent show of nature.
4. Half Moon Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 534 reviews
Catch some rays while watching the surf at this beautiful pink sand beach.
Reviewed By Lovetotravel0981
By far, my favorite beach on the island! Went there twice. Wide open beach, soft, white sand and cool breezes. Great little bar to get drinks and food. Lobster and Von were great in providing chairs and umbrellas at a reasonable cost and they couldn't be more helpful and kind. Definitely a must go to beach!!
5. Darkwood Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 465 reviews
An excellent beach for snorkelling and beachcombing.
Reviewed By worldtraveler0416 - Coronado, United States
Besides the immediate company I experienced this beach with, the beach is beautiful and a perfect place to swim, lay out, snorkel and there is a little restaurant/bar if you get hungry or thirsty. Wind is blocked on that side of the island. Some days were a little crowded for spurts of time while cruise ship people had a few hours to burn. I will go back again but this time leave the bad seed dude behind.
6. Megaliths Of Greencastle Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
It's an arduous climb to these eerie rock slabs in the south-central part of the island, not far from the village of Jennings. Some say the megaliths were set up by early inhabitants for their worship of the sun and moon; others believe they're nothing more than unusual geological formations.
7. Long Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
On the far-eastern coast, you'll find coral reefs in water so shallow that you can actually walk out to them. Along the beach are the Long Bay Hotel and the rambling Allegro Resort Pineapple Beach.
Reviewed By MFC31 - London, United Kingdom
All 4 of our group agreed that this was the best beach to swim at of the many we visited in Antigua. Stunningly clear waters, soft sand, a bit of shade and for those that wanted, some water sports as well. The good is the resort doesn’t take up the whole beach, so you can actually enjoy it without feeling like you’re trespassing
8. Dickenson Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
While the actual beach/sand and water aren't the best in Antigua the Dickenson Bay makes up in sunsets! :) it's just a paradise if you are into experiencing peaceful sunsets! There are some restaurants (check my other reviews from around Antigua as I believe there are better options if you are a foodie) where you can enjoy an evening meal or a cocktail or simply bring your own wine/beer; trust me you won't be disappointed! From activities; a) you can do some water sports as the bay includes two bigger AI resorts which naturally attract the resort visitors but the further south you go the more smaller boutique hotels show up and the beach "experience" becomes a bit more intimate. b) all beaches in Antigua are public so there is plenty of great areas to walk around as well; highly recommend early one before the sun goes up fully c) Kon Tiki Bar is right in front of Siboney Beach Club (where we stayed) and Buccaneer Beach Club and that looked like a lot of fun (floating bar) d) some morning horses visiting for morning "baths" by the local rasta is also a cool treat (I know I know what they do... well we all need address our needs somewhere right...) and you can also book directly with him for a horse ride Snorkeling is non existent here or at least was during our 4 nights stay as the water was always murky but that was our experience 3 years ago in Jolly Beach Harbor so it may be just waters around Antigua in general... plus there aren't really reefs here so no sea life to explore either if that's something you are looking for FYI All in all it's not the prettiest beach but very "functional" when it comes to spending a day or two and of course the sunsets are a treat! :)
9. Hell's Gate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By live-in-florida
Jump from a boat, swim to the gate, climb up and smell the fresh air. The climb up/down is a bit tricky make sure you have adequate shoes. To get the best from this place use a guide, we went with Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour
10. Galley Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By rebeccaannparsons - Allen, United States
Even though all of the beaches in Antigua are open to the public, the location of this beach is so secluded you feel as though you're on a private beach. Beautiful champagne shores, great snorkeling and no charter necessary.
