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Activities
 Beaches
There are 365 beaches on Antigua, one for each
day of the year. The great majority rest inside
the calm, protected waters of the island's Caribbean
side. All are open to the public, and so the challenge
posed to a visitor is not how to gain access to
the best of them but simply how to locate the
beach that suits one's taste. Exploring on your
own is the best way to do this, although it is
wise to bring a companion along to particularly
isolated locations.
Barbuda's smooth coastline is edged with long
pink and white sand beaches protected by barrier
reefs. In fact, the pristine pink beaches of the
southwestern shore stretch as far as ten miles
without interruption. The beaches of the island's
eastern shore, facing the Atlantic, are somewhat
rougher, although they are outstanding for beachcombing.
Sailing/Boating
The waters of Antigua are perfect for sailing.
During late April / early May, Antigua Sailing
Week goes into full swing, This is a major yacht-racing
event and attracts hundreds of boats. The Antigua
Yacht Club holds races throughout the year. On
Antigua you can charter anything from a 20-foot
ketch to a giant schooner. Or book a day cruise
on the 108-foot "pirate ship" the Jolly
Roger. This is the largest sailing ship in Antiguan
waters and they offer lunch, snorkeling and dancing.
There is a Glass Bottom Boat which takes people
out to the coral reefs and there are also excursions
to Bird Island. Boat trips around the island with
stops at smaller islands can be arranged on catamarans.
More Sailing Information...
Diving/Snorkeling
Antigua & Barbuda has hundreds of wrecks to
explore and good shelf diving. Arrange for diving
equipment through your hotel or guest house. More
scuba diving information...
 Hiking
Hiking has not been much developed as an organized
activity, although Antigua has many trails and
tracks that are well suited to it. Most of the
popular hikes lead to one or another of the island's
many hilltop fortifications: Fort George sits
atop Monk's Hill, and Fort Barrington (captured
by the French in 1666) is on the promontory at
Deep Bay. The Historical and Archaeological Society
frequently arranges group hikes.
Golf
There are two golf courses on the Antigua: an
18-hole, 70-par course at the Cedar Valley Golf
Club and another at Jolly Harbour. The K-Club
on Barbuda also has its own 9-hole course.
 Hunting and Fishing
Sportfishing, bonefish in Barbuda's Codrington
Lagoon, hunting of deer, boar, various gamefowl
on Barbuda. Licenses and gun permits must be obtained
in Codrington Village. The Antigua and Barbuda
Annual Sport Fishing Tournament is held in May
of each year.
Horseback Riding
There are several stables located on Antigua.
See your hotel desk to arrange this adventure.
In addition to the activities above, there is
also kayaking, windsurfing, biking, tennis, cricket,
swimming with dolphins and much more to keep you
active during your stay.
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