Historic Antigua & Beach

OVERVIEW

Gain a historical perspective of Antigua at a meticulously restored 18th-century naval base and then relax on one of the island’s most gorgeous beaches. As you will discover, Nelson’s Dockyard is so historically important that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. After an enlightening tour of its Georgian-style buildings enclosed by defensive walls, you can independently browse the dockyard’s museum and shops. For the ultimate view of Antigua’s southern shore and English Harbour, you will pause at Shirley Heights, a former military garrison, signal station and lookout that was first used during the American Revolutionary War. Free time follows on a white sand beach, an inspiring stretch of sand on the island’s western shore. You might ease into a lounge chair and bask in the sun, enjoy a Caribbean lunch of chicken, vegetables and rice & peas, swim in the typically calm waters and stroll along the coast. Keep an eye out for dolphins, which are often seen breaching the water’s surface just offshore.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Nelson’s Dockyard, an 18th-century British naval base.
• Recognize the dockyard’s historical importance and browse its contemporary shops.
• Gaze out over English Harbour from Shirley Height’s, the island’s southernmost point.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and a Caribbean lunch and the idyllic setting at one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.