Beaches Premier Holidays Beaches Brochure 2018 | Page 60
A treasure trove of beautiful
beaches and a welcome as warm
as the weather
ANTIGUA
Located at the heart of the Leeward Islands,
picturesque Antigua is ringed with an incredible
365 beaches, giving a different sunbathing spot
for every day of the year. Of course, time may
be against you visiting all of Antigua’s secluded
coves and sandy bays, but whichever swathes of
sand you choose, they’re sure to please.
The popular north west coast includes stunning
Galley Bay and serene Soldier Bay; the south
west region is adorned with emerald green hills
and is generally less developed; on the east coast
Half Moon Bay, now a National Park, stretches
for almost a mile around the curved bay while
further east Long Bay’s calm waters are protected
by a coral reef and ideal for children.
Sailing enthusiasts swarm to the island at the
end of April for Antigua Sailing Week, while
year-round the well-preserved coral reefs are
a snorkeller’s dream – particularly Paradise
Reef and Deep Bay. Head inland to explore
the rainforest clad hills; see Devil’s Bridge and
dramatic blowholes spouting the foaming Atlantic
surf; hire a jeep and explore scenic Fig Tree Drive
or hop over to neighbouring Barbuda.
Other island attractions include evocative
English Harbour and historic Nelson’s Dockyard,
a UNESCO world heritage site and the world’s
only Georgian dockyard still in operation; and
a visit to Shirley Heights Lookout is a must,
particularly on a Sunday when the far reaching
views are accompanied by sizzling barbecues,
rum punch and lively reggae and calypso beats.
Nelson’s Dockyard
Paradise
Reef
Soldier
Bay
Dickenson
Bay
Runaway
Deep Bay
Bay
Galley 5
St John
Bay
1 Starfish Jolly Beach Resort
2 Pineapple Beach Club
3 Curtain Bluff
4 Carlise Bay
5 Galley Bay Resort & Spa
6 South Point
Airport
Long Bay
2
1
Devil’s Bridge
Freemens Village
ANTIGUA
Coco Beach
Half Moon
Bay
Caribbean Sea
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3
4
Falmouth Harbour
6
English Harbour Shirley Heights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to
Antigua take around 8 hours.
Twin centres: Antigua is a great add-on to a stay
in the USA or Canada, see pages 6-7 for inspiring
itineraries. It’s also possible to island hop within the
Caribbean.
Best time to go: The best months to visit are the
drier winter months of December-April. The summer
months of May-November bring short-lived rain
showers with higher humidity and, on very rare
occasions, tropical storms; however, visitors during
these months may be rewarded with quieter beaches
and excellent hotel offers.
Please see page 64 for climate chart, pricing and
further destination information.
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