Best beaches on the island

Antigua is said to have 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, and so the question of which beach, on which day is the best choice! Exploring on your own the Islands incredible beaches is the best way to sample as many as you like. While locals are reluctant to share their personal favourites, all beaches are open to the public so with a map and a companion- you can enjoy finding your own beach paradise.

DICKENSON BAYWhile all Antigua beaches are open to the public, some are dominated by hotels ... More 

DICKENSON BAY

While all Antigua beaches are open to the public, some are dominated by hotels ... More

 

HERMITAGE BAYThis is an undisturbed beach, perhaps due to its rough entrance…An off road type... More 

HERMITAGE BAY

This is an undisturbed beach, perhaps due to its rough entrance…An off road type... More

 

CARLISLE BAR BEACHFor a beautiful view beneath the waters as well as above, Carlisle Bay beach near... More 

CARLISLE BAR BEACH

For a beautiful view beneath the waters as well as above, Carlisle Bay beach near... More

 

CRAB HILL BEACHIf you’re feeling the heat of the Antigua weather, Crab Hill beach is cooled by gentle winds, and offers a great venue for topping up your... More 

CRAB HILL BEACH

If you’re feeling the heat of the Antigua weather, Crab Hill beach is cooled by gentle winds, and offers a great venue for topping up your... More

 

DARKWOOD BEACHCrystal blue waters, great snorkelling and gentle breezes makes Darkwood... More 

DARKWOOD BEACH

Crystal blue waters, great snorkelling and gentle breezes makes Darkwood... More

 

GALLEY BAY BEACHIf your visit is well timed (and you are lucky!) you could witness the hatching of sea... More 

GALLEY BAY BEACH

If your visit is well timed (and you are lucky!) you could witness the hatching of sea... More

 

JABBERWOCK BEACHThis mile-long strip of soft white sand located on the north-eastern coast is... More

JABBERWOCK BEACH

This mile-long strip of soft white sand located on the north-eastern coast is... More

FORT BAY BEACHPopular with locals and visitors, Fort Bay is a beach where you’ll likely find a... More 

FORT BAY BEACH

Popular with locals and visitors, Fort Bay is a beach where you’ll likely find a... More

 

HALF MOON BAY BEACHOn the South East of Antigua, around a 5 minute drive from Freetown village... More 

HALF MOON BAY BEACH

On the South East of Antigua, around a 5 minute drive from Freetown village... More

 

TURNERS BEACHTurner's Beach on the south west coast, is cooled by gentle winds. This is a... More

TURNERS BEACH

Turner's Beach on the south west coast, is cooled by gentle winds. This is a... More

FRYES BEACHFryes beach is located at Fryes point on the west coast and features fine white... More 

FRYES BEACH

Fryes beach is located at Fryes point on the west coast and features fine white... More

 

GREEN ISLANDJust off the east cost of Antigua, Green Island is an uninhabited island... More 

GREEN ISLAND

Just off the east cost of Antigua, Green Island is an uninhabited island... More

 

JOLLY BEACHJolly beach is a magnificent mile-long stretch of white sand, warm Caribbean... More

JOLLY BEACH

Jolly beach is a magnificent mile-long stretch of white sand, warm Caribbean... More

LONG BAY BEACHLike many Antigua beaches, Long Bay beach has fine white sand and crystal blue waters making it a great place for snorkelling or just... More 

LONG BAY BEACH

Like many Antigua beaches, Long Bay beach has fine white sand and crystal blue waters making it a great place for snorkelling or just... More

 

PIGEON’S POINT BEACHPigeon's Point beach is a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike, and is great... More

PIGEON’S POINT BEACH

Pigeon's Point beach is a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike, and is great... More

RUNAWAY BEACHThere is something romantic about the name of runaway beach, and the popularity... More

RUNAWAY BEACH

There is something romantic about the name of runaway beach, and the popularity... More

VALLEY CHURCH BEACHA truly beautiful spot; think soft white sand, warm, calm waters and local fishing... More

VALLEY CHURCH BEACH

A truly beautiful spot; think soft white sand, warm, calm waters and local fishing... More