Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the equator. It is the the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles.
The expansive, winding coastline that made Antigua difficult for outsiders to navigate is where today’s trekkers encounter a tremendous wealth of secluded, powdery soft beaches. The coral reefs, once the bane of marauding enemy ships, now attract snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world. And the fascinating little island of Barbuda -- once a scavenger’s paradise because so many ships wrecked on its reefs -- is now home to one of the region’s most significant bird sanctuaries.
Catch some rays while watching the surf at this beautiful pink sand beach.
In the Antigua Hills overlooking the Dockyard on the east, named after the governor who built the fortifications. Breathtaking views.
A deserted islant named by sailors who were amazed at the number of birds that they found living and nesting there, Great Bird Island is a miniature paradise. White sand beaches at either end of the sandbar are the main attraction for visitors. Whilst it is better known for its superb beaches and closely surrounding coral reefs than any wildlife, it is also the only place you can see an Antiguan racer in the wild. The entire world population of this snake lives on the island. As well as being the last refuge of the Antiguan racer, it’s the home for a variety of endangered creatures including exotic red-billed tropic birds , brown pelican, rare lizard , West Indian whistling ducks and the magnificent frigate bird or man o’ war bird .
St. John’s British fort built in the 17th century to protect the entrance of St. John’s harbor.
Limestone arches formed by seawater erosion, this natural landmark is rumored to have been the site of mass suicides of slaves during slavery times.
An architectural masterpiece in the tiny town of Parham, featuring a ribbed wooden ceiling and stucco walls.
St. John’s British fort looming dramatically over the shoreline, built in 1779 to protect the British island from the French.
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