Nelson's Dockyard National Park
Region: English Harbour (South Antigua)
Cultural Heritage
A World Heritage Site renovated from an 18th-century British naval dockyard. Stone warehouses and docks remain.
Tourism in Antigua and Barbuda
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Shirley Heights
Region: South Antigua
Nature / Historic Site
A former battery site hill overlooking English Harbour. Famous for Sunday evening outdoor reggae.
Dickenson Bay
Region: Northwest Coast
Nature
A popular resort beach with white sand and shallow turquoise blue waters.
Devil's Bridge National Park
Region: Eastern tip of Antigua
Nature
A limestone arch formed by sea erosion and a scenic spot with rough waves.
Darkwood Beach
Region: Southwest Antigua
Nature
An unspoiled beach loved by locals with beautiful sunsets.
Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Region: Codrington Lagoon (Barbuda Island)
Nature
One of the world's largest frigate bird breeding grounds. Observable via boat tours.
Princess Diana Beach
Region: Southwest Barbuda Island
Nature
A long beach with pinkish sand said to have been loved by the late Princess Diana.
VC Bird International Airport Viewing Area
Region: Outskirts of St. John's
Modern Facility
A spotter spot where you can watch Caribbean takeoffs and landings up close.
Antigua Rum Distillery Tour
Region: St. Philip Parish
Industrial Tourism
Tour the aging cellars of "English Harbour Rum" with tastings available.
Antigua Rainforest Zipline
Region: Southwest Valley
Activity
An eco-tour gliding through tropical forest canopy.
Suggested itineraries
Antigua Full Experience 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Sailing Week Experience, Dickenson Bay
A classic course combining capital sightseeing, World Heritage sites, beach and yacht experiences. Watch the sunset at Shirley Heights.
Barbuda Day Trip Bird-Watching Cruise
Duration (days): 1
Highlights: Princess Diana Beach, Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Pink Sand Walk
Round trip from Antigua by high-speed catamaran. Specialized in pristine nature and rare seabird observation.
History and Rum Adult 2-Day Tour
Duration (days): 2
Highlights: Devil's Bridge, Rum Distillery, Carnival Costume Workshop
A short model course to deeply learn colonial history and local distilling culture.
Travel tips
- The dry season (December to April) is the best season, but hotel prices are high.
- The rainy season (June to November) consists mainly of short showers, making tourism fully viable.
- Tap water is desalinated but low in minerals, so bottled water is recommended for drinking.
- Voltage is 230V/50Hz, British BF type three-pin plugs are mainstream.
- Left-hand traffic. Rental cars require an international license plus a paid temporary island permit.
- Hurricane season is August to October. Check travel insurance and itinerary change options.
- Public buses have low fares but vague schedules. Taxi fares follow a unified state government table.
- Credit cards are accepted at major hotels, but local shops prefer cash in EC$.
- Beaches are mostly public, but pathways to resort areas may be hotel-owned.
- Reef-safe sunscreen products are recommended for coral protection.
- Use long sleeves and insect repellent spray from evening onwards as protection against mosquito-borne diseases.
- Security is relatively good, but avoid back alleys and unoccupied beaches at night.
- National park entrance fees are around US$8, US dollars accepted.
- Radio station ABS FM broadcasts disaster information in English immediately.
- Mobile communication is mainly 4G. Prepaid SIM cards are available at the airport and downtown.