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A sunbather’s haven, St John’s is the capital city of Antigua and Barbuda, an island often referred to as the crown jewels of the Caribbean. With its large selection of beaches, typically hot climate and an array of cool seaside bars, the city of St John’s is a sun worshipper’s paradise.
In the city itself, the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda has exhibits on island history and St. John’s Cathedral, a 19th-century Anglican Church, sits sweetly on a hill near the 17th century Government House. The city’s vibrant red and yellow colonial buildings reflect the personality and warm welcome from locals, while a monument to the nation’s founder, V.C. Bird, is next to the colourful street market which sells flowers, fruit and handicrafts.
St. George’s fascinating history is brought to life on the stunning English Harbour and celebrated Nelson's Dockyard. Also known as Britain's West Indies naval base, it has now been restored to its 18th century glory.
There is shopping and speciality restaurants to be found in Heritage Quay and, of course, no visit would be complete without a spell on one of the island’s 365 stunning beaches – one for each day of the year say the Antiguans.
Destination Highlights
Stingray City
A highlight of anyone’s visit to Antigua, Stingray City offers visitors the unique opportunity to touch, feed and swim with southern stingrays. The rays, which are related to skates and sharks, are found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Darkwood Beach
For anyone looking to relax and soak up the Caribbean sunshine, Darkwood Beach is perfect. Located on the west coast of Antigua, it offers visitors fine white sand and clear blue waters.
Beaches
For anyone looking to relax and soak up the Caribbean sunshine, Antigua offers dreamy white sand and crystalclear blue waters in abundance. There are no fewer than 365 beaches on the island – one for each day of the year, if you ask the locals!
Nelson’s Dockyard
Nelson’s Dockyard is one of Antigua’s most famous sites. The area, which was named after Admiral Horatio Nelson, who was based here in the 18th century, is the only working Georgian dockyard in the world today. The dockyard's operations date from 1745, and the buildings were used by the Royal Navy until 1889. During the Napoleonic Wars, it was the headquarters for Nelson and the British Navy. Today Nelson’s Dockyard has been restored to its 18th century prime.
Antigua Donkey Sanctuary
Tour to the eastern side of Antigua to visit the Bethesda Donkey Sanctuary and spend time with intelligent, amiable creatures that were once the lifeblood of the island's sugar trade. Around 150 donkeys have found a home at the sanctuary, and you' an opportuntity to feed and groom some of the jacks, jennies and foals; as well as learn about the work the sanctuary does and assist staff with their daily tasks.
