Antigua and Barbuda: Top 5 Tourist Attractions for Both Locals and Visitors

Antigua and Barbuda is known for its pristine beaches and delicious dishes, with the best weather all year round. The great weather means you can do many fun activities or visit all the tourist attractions you want to see.

The Caribbean country consists of three islands: Antigua, Barbuda, and the uninhabited Redonda. The majority of the population are descendants of African slaves who were brought to the country during colonial times, according to Britannica.

Antigua prides itself on having a "beach for every day of the year," while Barbuda has been blessed with secluded areas where tourists can find the relaxation and solace they have been looking for.

Antigua and Barbuda: Top 5 Tourist Attractions, Including Shirley Heights Lookout

According to Planetware, tourists visiting Antigua and Barbuda islands can enjoy water sports activities like diving, swimming, fishing, sailing, and windsurfing.

Golfers can also enjoy a couple of scenic courses on Antigua, with the best view being the Shirley Heights Lookout, which lies above Antigua's southernmost point.

Shirley Heights Lookout is both a historical site and party central. It is recognized as part of the Antigua Naval Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site.it is famous for its spectacular views and sunsets over English Harbor, according to A Taste for Travel.

The Shirley Heights Lookout also holds a party in the Caribbean, with live reggae and soca music being played while barbecues and rum punch are served.

Tourists can also enjoy the museum housed in the former commandant's house, including the ruins of an 18th-century fort and various shops inside period buildings made of ballast brick.

Valley Church Beach

One of the best beaches in Antigua is Valley Church Beach, a quiet beach between more popular summer spots.

A huge portion of the beach is called The Nest, which holds a one-stop shop perfectly set up to mix your ambiance of the beach with the water sports available. There is also a wellness center on the beach, which gives off an authentic island vibe.

Betty's Hope

Betty's Hope best depicts the sugar history of Antigua, with two sugar mill towers being fully restored, complete with sails.

Betty's Hope was an agricultural and industrial enterprise that served as a home to numerous people, according to Visit Antigua and Barbuda. Hundreds of people of African origin lived in the area, first as slaves and then as laborers after their emancipation in 1834.

Frigate Bird Sanctuary

The Frigate Bird Sanctuary is found in Barbuda and can only be accessible by boat. It has one of the largest nesting colonies of frigate birds in the Caribbean.

Frigate birds are known for having bright red gullets and a one-and-a-half-meter wingspan. The sanctuary also attracts about 150 other species of birds, such as herons, cormorants, and pelicans.

17 Mile Beach

Barbuda's 17 Mile beach can either be accessed by boat or helicopter. Tours on the beach often include a lunch on the beach. The island is well-known for its pale aqua waters, with pink-tinged sands.

The island does not have any facilities or shade. Visitors are advised to bring their own food and water, including sun protection.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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