Antigua and Barbuda

Welcome to Antigua and Barbuda

Capital of Antigua and Barbuda: Saint John's
Population of Antigua and Barbuda: 0.1 million - 22nd in North America
Size of Antigua and Barbuda: 442 km2 - 20th in North America
Languages in Antigua and Barbuda: English and various local dialects

Escape civilization with a holiday in Antigua and Barbuda, a beachgoer's paradise. The shorelines of the two islands are dotted with many beaches, from long stretches of sand to tiny coves and picturesque lagoons. While the larger Antigua houses its fair share of high-end resorts and contains the country capital of St. John's, Barbuda is remarkably undeveloped, boasting swathes of pink sand where you can go for hours without seeing a single person.

Highlights

Plunge beneath the surface of Paradise Reef’s mile-long coral gardens
Sail Antigua and Barbuda’s turquoise seas aboard a glass-bottomed boat or even a motorized pirate ship replica
Soar up to 351 feet on a zip line across Antigua’s lush rainforests
Watch more than 5,000 birds at Frigate Bird Sanctuary, while relaxing on the deserted beaches of Barbuda
Spot Antigua’s elusive ‘green flash’ at sunset while partying with the locals on Sunday evenings at the Shirley Heights military lookout
Get a taste of Antigua’s once thriving sugar cane industry at what remains of Betty’s Hope, the island’s first plantation
Stock up on duty-free goods at Heritage Quay Complex