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This island is so much more than just white sands, with charming towns, abundant wildlife and magnificent landscapes
The ‘Land of 365 Beaches’ is, fittingly, an absolute dream for those wanting to relax on the sand, but it also offers more active pursuits, luxury hideaways and plenty of space to party
Enlargeable, detailed map of Antigua. Located in the Leeward Islands, Antigua has an area of 281 km 2 (108 sq mi) with 87 km (54 mi) of coastline. The island is reputed to possess 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. [35] [36] [37] The highest elevation on the island is 402 m (1,319 ft).
Antigua and Barbuda [c] is a sovereign archipelagic country composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and numerous other small islands.Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km 2 (170 sq mi), making it one of the smallest countries in the Caribbean.
In 1781, Thomas Shirley, recently appointed Governor of the Leeward Islands, urged the local government to fortify the area around and above English Harbour in order to protect the naval Dockyard. [1] [4] [5] By 1788, construction had begun on and around the area known as The Ridge, which overlooked the harbour. The military compound built ...
Travel+Leisure 2 days ago This 500-year-old Caribbean Capital Has Beautiful Beaches, a Growing Food Scene, and the Best Cocktail Bar in the Region — and Now Is the Time to Visit
The largest island of Antigua, is 21 km (about a dozen miles) across and 281 km 2 (about a hundred square miles) in area. [1] Barbuda covers 161 km 2 (62 sq mi) while Redonda encompasses 2.6 km 2 (1.0 sq mi). [1] The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's, located at St. John's Harbour on the northwest coast of Antigua. [1]
Nelson's Dockyard is a cultural heritage site and marina in English Harbour, located in Saint Paul Parish on the Caribbean island of Antigua, in Antigua and Barbuda. It is the only continuously working Georgian era dockyard in the world. [ 1 ]