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- Antigua and Barbuda
- Antigua
- The Beaches
The Beaches
Antigua boasts 365 beaches, one for each day of the year, the
great majority resting inside the calm, protected waters of the
island's Caribbean coast. Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay, located
along the island's developed northwestern coast, are the places to
go for those who want the fully-loaded resort beach experience,
complete with reggae music and busy bars. The beaches most
conveniently situated near St John's are Fort James and Deep Bay,
both of which offer good swimming and snorkelling. Galley Bay
attracts surfers during the winter months and joggers during the
evening, and the series of four crescent beaches at Hawksbill, one
of which is nudist, are also highly regarded. The beaches of the
hilly southwest corner of Antigua are generally less developed than
those around St John's; Rendezvous Bay and Doigs Beach are
especially quiet and worth the rough travel necessary to reach
them. Pigeon Point, near English Harbour, is a convenient spot
after a day's sightseeing at Nelson's Dockyard. On the southeastern
corner of the island is Half Moon Bay, now a National Park and a
good choice for a family outing. Long Bay, on the easternmost point
of the island, is another good choice for families, as it is
completely protected by its reef.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, but most locals speak
English patois (jargon or dialect).
Money
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency
in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1
equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be
used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travellers cheques can
be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many
hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are
not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements
around this.
Time
Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.