About Antigua

Antigua has a land area of 108 sq. miles located at latitude 17° 5' North and longitude 61° 45' West in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean.

Antigua is about 13 miles across with a coastline peppered with numerous coves and bays, many with beautiful white-sand beaches. The south-west corner is hilly, rising to 402 meters at Boggy Peak, the island's highest point.

Barbuda, a low-lying coral island is located 32 miles north of Antigua and has a land area of approximately 64 sq. miles. Barbuda encompasses the expansive Codrington lagoon, which is bound by a long undeveloped beach.

Antigua has a huge choice of activities and events on offer:

Antigua Sailing Week – one of the top 5 sailing regattas in the world held yearly at the end of April or early May, more than 200 yachts descend on English Harbour to race and take part in the many parties and events. A great time to visit the area. www.sailingweek.com

Antigua Classic Week – if history is your thing – then Classic week is essential. Beautiful yachts of 40 years or older enter the races, and sail elegantly in the waters off Antigua the week before Sailing Week. www.antiguaclassics.com

Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting – the most important event of the year for yacht owners, brokers, agents, captains and crew. English Harbour becomes the show case for some of the most beautiful yachts worldwide getting ready to receive lucky vacationers setting sail for the Caribbean. www.antigua-charter-meeting.com

Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association – home to the many businesses involved in Marine Trades in Antigua. This website is a great source of news and information about the trades in Antigua. www.abma.ag

Antigua Carnival – every year at the end of July into August the whole country heads for St. Johns to celebrate emancipation. A 10 day long party there are events to suit all ages and desires – from Steel pan shows, to Soca ‘Jump Ups and Last Lap. www.antiguacarnival.com

Cricket is one of Antigua’s biggest loves and continues to play an important role in the yearly sporting calendar. To find out more visit www.windiescricket.com

Information about Antigua, can’t be complete without talking about rum. Still distilled on the island and a main ingredient in many big party nights, rum is a passion with no fear of waning. Local distillery Antigua Distilleries are responsible for producing the amber nectar as well as brewing the local beer Wadadli. To find out more visit www.antiguadistillery.com.