Antigua

Rainforest Zipline Tour

Enjoy a unique trip through the rainforests on the island of Antigua on a journey through the top of the trees through a network of ziplines. Suitable for all ages, it provides a fun-filled alternative to the impressive beaches and the chance to explore some of the dramatic landscapes away from the coast.

Galley Bay Beach

Antigua is packed with top class beaches where you can lie back and enjoy the sunshine, or take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters off the coast. If you get lucky on a trip to Galley Bay, you might even get to see baby sea turtles hatching from their eggs, with the beach being well used as nesting place.

Nelson’s Dockyard

Nelson’s Dockyard is named after Admiral Nelson and is one of Antigua’s various UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Home to the annual Antigua Sailing Week, the site dates back to the 1700s and has undergone extensive renovation work, with many original buildings still standing that now house a museum, two hotels and a range of shops and restaurants.

Shirley Heights

Sitting at the southern tip of the island, Shirley Points was once and military lookout and gun battery named after Sir Thomas Shirley. As well as being able to explore what remains of the military fortifications, you can take in stunning views across both English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour, whilst the restaurant and bar that sits on the site is famed for its parties on a Sunday evening.

Museum of Antigua & Barbuda

Located in St John’s, the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda provides a fascinating insight into the history of the island, including how they were originally formed thousands of years ago and the role it played as a British naval base, and in the slavery trade.

Betty’s Hope

Betty’s Hope is an old sugar plantation that dates back to the mid-1600s. In recent years, the Bettys Hope Trust has worked on restoration of the site, which had an important role to play in both the agricultural and industrial industries.

Devil’s Bridge

If you want to explore how the island of Antigua has been formed, then a visit to Devil’s Bridge near Willikies is a must. Here, there is the chance to see the way in which the waves of the Atlantic have created a natural arch in the limestone rock, which is now surrounded by geysers and blowholes.

Half Moon Bay

Particularly popular on weekends, Half Moon Bay beach sits near to Freetown and is one of the most picturesque beaches on Antigua, with white sands and clear waters that surround a large reef.