Shirley Heights Antigua
par James Gale
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Shirley Heights in Antigua is a great place to come to see the stunning views over English and Falmouth harbours. You might have to pay a small admission fee to get to it as it's on a natural heritage site, but its worth it for the view alone. Also at the same point is a restaurant and bar, so you can make the most of the view.
Dow's Hill Fort has a great view over English harbour. It contains an interpretation centre that expl...
Antigua Sailing Week is one of the top five regattas in the world and the biggest in the Caribbean. I...
Taken at a viewpoint looking over Willoughby Bay in Antigua. This is a beautiful view and a quiet bay...
Taken from a viewing point on the way into Falmouth. It’s a stunning view over Falmouth Harbour, espe...
Half Moon Bay is a great beach in Antigua that is not often busy. There is a small bar/cafe available...
St Georges Church in Antigua in located in Fitchers Creek on the North side of the island and was bui...
This was taken at OJ's Restaurant in Antigua. On the South side of the island this informal restauran...
Taken on Darkwood Beach in Antigua on the South of the island. Years ago it used to have lots of Coco...
Swimming Pool and deck area in the Cocos Hotel in Antigua W.I. A great hotel with individual villas d...
Antigua is an island in the West Indies in the Caribbean. It is part of the Leeward Islands region and is the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The island offers 365 beaches, one for each day of the year and has plenty to offer for holidaymakers. The capital is St Johns in the North of the island has a deep harbour where cruise ships can dock, making it a popular stop.
The currency for the island is Eastern Caribbean Dollars, however you will find that most tourist spots will accept US dollars as well.
Antigua & Barbuda enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year, cooled by trade winds and south-easterly sea breezes. Typically drier than a lot of the other Caribbean islands, temperatures range between 23 degrees Celsius (74 degrees Fahrenheit) and 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), although there can be exceptions (as with all countries). The hottest time of the year is between May and November, and annual rainfall is approximately 45 inches. The hurricane season generally runs from June until September.
