Beaches in Antigua and Barbuda

Half Moon Bay is a unique beach located on the Atlantic coast in the southeastern part of Antigua island, approximately 5.5 km from Mamora Bay and a 5-minute drive from Freetown village. Being one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean and in the world, it has the status of a national park. The beach is known as an ideal family vacation destination with a calm and cozy beach atmosphere, the opportunity to actively engage in various water sports.

A long sandy area called Darkwood Beach is one of the most beautiful and largest beaches on the southwest coast of Antigua. It is located 15 km from the capital of St. John Island. The beach is known as a quiet and sparsely populated place with beautiful panoramic views of the neighboring islands - Montserrat and Guadeloupe, as well as excellent conditions for swimming, sunbathing and scuba diving.

Turners Beach, also known as Crab Hill Beach, is located in the southwestern part of Antigua, next to Crab Hill village, 17 km from the capital of the island. It is a charming place where you can comfortably sunbathe, swim, scuba dive and just relax, enjoying the tropical sun, warm sea and beautiful views. During the season, Turners Beach is often crowded with holidaymakers, as passengers like cruise liners calling at St John's seaport.

Dickenson Bay Beach is located off the northwest coast of Antigua Island. It is a well-developed, lively place for a beach holiday in the holiday season. You can get to one of the best resorts in the world (included in the top ratings of leading experts in the field of tourism) by air, and it is more convenient to travel around the island by a rental car or taxi.

It is one of those beaches to spend a holiday with children, as Long Bay is surrounded by reefs that do not let strong waves into the coastal zone, so swimming in this place can be considered safe. There is a beach on the east coast of Antigua Island, in the resort of the same name, where there is absolutely no public transport, so you can get to the place from the airport only by taxi or by renting a car. Connoisseurs of paradise relaxation say that the cleanest beach is covered with sand with a pink tint, against which a turquoise and transparent water surface stretches.

Ffryes Beach is the purest water surface and sandy coast, despite the fact that it belongs to the wild beaches of the west coast of Antigua. Ffryes Beach can be reached by bus, taxi or rental car from VC Bird International Airport. The term "wild" provides pristine nature and peaceful vacation on the beach, there are no recreational facilities here, so it is better to relax on Ffryes Beach for those who are used to enjoying harmony and solitude.

A very unusual beach with a simple name "Peacock". The cape is located closer to the south coast of Antigua island, next to the English Port Town. The territory close to the beach is quite hilly, without a well-developed infrastructure - a sandy beach and a bottom are suitabld for snorkeling, as well as a local restaurant or bar where you can try culinary delicacies. The beach is clean, with amenities and sun lounges, which makes it suitable for families with children. It is not too crowded, but tourists who prefer unexplored beaches are still there. And lovers of cultural and historical attractions can visit the Admiral House Museum or the Ruins of Nelson.

Green Island Beach is located on the eastern shores of Antigua Island and belongs to the category of private beaches. Therefore, you can admire the white sand, clear water and exotic fish species from the coastal area only with the permission of the Mill Reef Club members. In general, Green Island is part of the popular yachting routes along the numerous beaches of Antigua.

The hotel beach is located near Falmouth (the local harbor), surrounded by bays, which on the one hand has waves for surfing, and on the other, gentle and convenient entry to the water for swimming. It is a favorite vacation spot for foreign tourists, local restaurants with a unique interpretation of seemingly famous dishes from seafood are considered to be the highlight of the beach.

Deep Bay Beach - white, a little grayish sand, the azure expanse of the sea and beautiful palm trees. A peaceful atmosphere and a local nature are ideal for a beach holiday. It is more convenient to get to the bay from St. John's, just 10 minutes by rental car or taxi. Deep Bay is a long and fairly narrow strip, located in the north of Dickenson Bay.