Attractions In Antigua Antigua has something to offer to the vacationers of all age groups, ranging from adventurous scuba diving and snorkeling, to simply basking under the warm and brightest rays of the sun.
Well known even in the far end countries for its lovely white sand beaches on the famous Pigeon Point, Antigua, is located on the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean and has the island of Montserrat and Guadaloupe to the south and the island of Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin to its north and west. St John’s, the capital of the island, is where the prominent V C Bird International Airport is located. With the fantastic Antigua Airport transfers, the option of availing both private and shared ground transfer services is available to and from the airport to our respective hotels. Mount Obama is the highest point on the island and has been named in respect of the 44th President of United States, Barak Obama. It was formerly known as Boggy Peak, until 4th August 2009, when it got its new name. Since the water remains crystal clear, snorkeling is quite famous here. Scuba diving is one of the major entertaining and thrilling activities most tourists like to enjoy here. We all know that the southern sun rays are the brightest in the Caribbean on this island, and hence, people often enjoy snorkeling and basking under the brightest rays in the Caribbean. To mention some of the other Antigua activities on the island of Antigua where one can engage themselves in, are: the Admiral’s House Museum, Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre, Antigua’s Donkey sanctuary, Monk’s Hill in English Harbor. The heavenly Hill Art Gallery is a must watch for all the art lovers. St. Peter’s Church, an architectural masterpiece, is a renowned church which is visited by the people of Antigua. The pristine white sand beaches on the Pigeon Point at Falmouth Harbour, is just a 4 minute drive from the Admiral’s Inn. The clear waters, the unspoiled sand, makes it the best beach near the English Harbor. Dikenson Bay, located directly north of St John’s, is graded as the finest beach of the island due to its sand as fine and soft as powder and its calm sapphire waters. Some of the other famous and emmaculate places and beaches to mention are the Prickly Pear Island, Johnson's Point, Turner's Beach, Carlisle Bay, Driftwood Beach, Darkwood Beach, Hawksbill Beaches, Half Moon Bay, Long Bay and Pineapple Beach.
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