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Antigua beach guide

7/25/2013

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The small island of Antigua is only 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, but you can pack in a great deal. It’s one of the Caribbean’s premier tourist destinations and has a total of 365 beaches (one for every day of the year). With spectacular diving conditions, water sports and a vibrant culture, it’s not hard to see why.

Beaches
Dickenson Bay - situated on the north west coast of the island - is popular with those looking for Caribbean holiday deals. It has soft golden sand fringed with palms and is one of the finest beaches on the island. The beach is popular with everyone, from families to water sports enthusiasts, and those who just want to enjoy the tropical weather. There are many beach bars and restaurants lining the beach too, as well as places where you can rent water sport equipment or go out for trips in glass-bottomed boats. If you’re looking for a quieter stretch of sand, head south towards Runway Bay.

Half Moon Bay - A pretty curve of light pink sand, Half Moon Bay stretches for one mile along the southeast coast of the island and is protected by coral reefs.  It’s a quiet and natural beach without any commercialization. Make sure you bring your own snorkel to enjoy the underwater world of red and pink coral reefs and iridescent tropical fish.

Hawksbill Beach - Just north of St Johns is the spectacular Five Islands Peninsula, home to the four secluded and picturesque Hawksbill Beaches. The offshore coral gardens here are perfect for snorkeling. Although out of the way, the beaches can sometimes be crowded due to the large resorts located on the peninsula.

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Activities
Diving and Snorkeling - Antigua is surrounded by many colorful coral reefs, mainly on the south and eastern coasts of the island. Most of the reefs are accessible right from the beach, which makes for perfect snorkeling conditions. You can choose to go on an organized tour or even hire your own mask and snorkel from a resort and simply dive in. Among the best places for snorkeling and diving on the island is the Cades Reef - a designated underwater park, the ledge of Sunken Rock and Stingray City. There are also various wreck dives around the area; the Andes is one of the best.

Windsurfing - The warm Caribbean trade winds and safe harbors make Antigua a perfect for a spot of windsurfing. Some of the best places on the island are Jabberwok Bay and Nonsuch Bay. Travel between December and April for the best windsurf conditions.

Kayaking - Exploring the island by water is a great way to get to know its small inlets, harbors and beaches, and one of the best ways to do this is by kayaking. This is your chance to get up close and personal with Antigua’s wildlife, whilst enjoying the spectacular tropical scenery.

Sailing - The Caribbean is well known for its excellent sailing conditions and Antigua is no exception. You’ll find many yacht charter sailing holidays, as well as sailing schools dotted around the island.

Photo credits: [ThinkStock - iStockphoto] [ThinkStock - Creatas]

(This post was written by Hari Apostolides)
8 Comments
Edna Francis
7/25/2013 07:34:06 pm

Sounds absolutely idyllic. Another place to put on my travel list!

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:29:39 pm

It surely is. You should most definitely take time for a visit.

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Singapore to Malacca link
9/20/2013 05:02:36 pm

It is good to have most of these articles around to maintain the regular flow of information. Help people that no one could do it later, good work!

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:31:12 pm

Thank you very much. I like to inform my readers of every aspect of destinations. If people can learn from my mistakes/success then I am doing my job. haha. Thank you for reading.

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coach to malacca link
9/27/2013 08:30:55 pm

Party time in the holidays might be very interesting and delightful time. I would like to say that in my next holiday trip we are going to have lots of party.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:33:53 pm

Party time in the holidays is always a good time. ;) I hope that you have as many parties as you can while you are on your travels. So many memories can be made during trips. Be safe, and stop back by the blog soon. :)

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Singapore Car Rental link
9/30/2013 07:53:47 pm

The details on the Antigua beach is highly inspirational for me. I think I will add on this beach in my traveling list for sure.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:35:36 pm

The Antigua beach is very peaceful and such a beauty to see. You should absolutely add it to your travel list! :) Let me know what you think of it when you make that travel.

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