English Harbour Holidays

English Harbour attractions

Planning your holiday to English Harbour, the beautiful, historic district of Caribbean Antigua? Then check out lowcostholiday.com’s list of top attractions…

Beaches in English Harbour:

The beaches around English Harbour are generally less developed than those further to the north of the island, but Pigeon Point is a lovely beach with gorgeous white sand and clear, sparking waters.

If you fancy the idea of a proper, resort-style beach for a day, then there is always the option of taking an excursion to the popular area of Dickenson Bay.

English Harbour Activities:

If you love history, then English Harbour, situated within Nelson’s Dockyard National Park which has been restored to its former glory as a British Navy Dockyard in the Georgian Era and is full of wonderful historic sites, with fantastic colonial architecture.

nyone interested in sailing and boats will find plenty to do and see in English Harbour, where yacht cruising and sailing are one of the most popular activities, bringing many visitors to the coast. Come during Antigua Sailing Week at the end of April, one of the top regattas in the world, and whether you’re interested or not, you’ll love the lively atmosphere and social scene.

If water sports are your thing, then you won’t be disappointed as there are a number of different activities to choose from including diving and snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing and speed boating.

There are also some great trails to explore, including the Lookout Trail, which takes you up to Shirley Heights.

English Harbour Nightlife:

English Harbour is home to one of the most famous rum distilleries so there will be no shortage of those rum-soaked Caribbean nights!

Nightlife in English Harbour is pretty low key, but there are some fantastic restaurants filled with fresh sea food or even a great Italian, and afterwards there are plenty of pubs and bars with lively atmospheres and cocktails or places you can relax in.

Top Attractions on Holidays to English Harbour:

Catch a breath-taking glimpse of the vista from the partially-restored fortifications of the harbour’s colonial observation post, situated just above the harbor at Shirley Heights.

Take part in a once in a lifetime experience and swim with sting rays!

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