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Antigua Beaches & Activities

Famous for its beaches and its cricket players, tiny Antigua is now one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. The country has taken full advantage of the publicity gained from its independence in 1981 – and the remarkable success of its cricketers since then – to push its name into the big league of West Indian tourism alongside Barbados and Jamaica.

Perhaps Antigua's most beautiful beach, Half Moon Bay stretches for nearly 1.6km (1 mile) on the southeastern coast, a 5-minute drive from Freetown village. The Atlantic surf is liable to be rough, but that doesn't stop a never-ending stream of windsurfers, who head out beyond the reef, which shelters protected waters for snorkeling. The beach is now a public park and ideal for a family outing. Half Moon Bay lies east of English Harbour near Mill Reef.

If you continue north toward St. John's and cut west at the turnoff for Five Islands, you'll reach the four secluded Hawksbill Beaches on the Five Islands peninsula. The beaches here have white sands, dazzling blue-and-green waters, and coral reefs ideal for snorkeling. On one of them, you can sunbathe and swim in the buff. Directly north of Half Moon Bay, east of the village of Willikies, Long Bay fronts the Atlantic on the far eastern coast of Antigua. The shallow waters are home to stunning coral reefs and offer great snorkeling.

Antigua Villa Rentals

Antigua villa rentals and Antigua rental homes are perfectly suited for those looking to escape the normal destinations in the Caribbean. While many are familiar with the USVI, Antigua villa rentals differ greatly from many other islands in our Caribbean villa rental inventory. The British influence is strong. Cricket and tea are among the many activities to partake in from Antigua villas. For those exploring something new and different, Antigua rental villas provide an excellent villa rental experience.