Antigua and Barbuda is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Saint John's. February and January are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Antigua and Barbuda
Nelson's Dockyard (landmark) — UNESCO-listed Georgian naval dockyard — the world's only continuously working Georgian dockyard, set in a sheltered natural harbour.
Half Moon Bay (beach) — Crescent of pink-tinged white sand on the Atlantic coast — consistent surf, vivid turquoise water, and near-total seclusion.
Devil's Bridge (natural) — Natural limestone arch carved by Atlantic waves at the island's easternmost tip — boiling blowholes and tide pools below.
Shirley Heights (landmark) — Fortified 18th-century hilltop lookout above English Harbour — panoramic sunset views and popular Sunday barbecue.
Betty's Hope (landmark) — Ruins of a 17th-century sugar plantation with twin restored windmill towers — the first large sugar estate on Antigua.
St John's Cathedral (landmark) — Twin-towered Anglican cathedral (1848) dominating the capital's skyline — its interior is encased in pitch-pine to withstand earthquakes.
Jolly Harbour (beach) — Sheltered west-coast marina resort — calm azure waters, white beach strips, and excellent snorkelling on surrounding reefs.
Barbuda's Pink Sand Beach (beach) — Eleven-mile stretch in Barbuda tinted pink by crushed coral — deserted, wild, and among the Caribbean's finest beaches.
Fig Tree Drive (natural) — Rainforest road winding through the island's interior — fruit stalls, historic churches, and the only truly dense vegetation on Antigua.
Stingray City (natural) — Shallow sandbar where Southern stingrays glide around waders — guided snorkel experience in crystalline Caribbean water.