ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Antigua and Barbuda time

Language → English
Population (around) → 99,293
Currency → Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) $

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA WEATHER

General weather Overview

Antigua and Barbuda is one of the hottest Caribbean islands, with a tropical/rainforest climate. With hot and humid weather all year, it’s a great place to visit any time of year. The weather is quite hot and humid during the cool and dry season, and there may be some winds and a brief warm wet period during the windy season.

Cities

Saint John’s / Capital – All Saints – Piggotts – Liberta – Bolands – Potters Village – Codrington – Parham – Falmouth

Fun facts

  • Located on the southwest coast of Barbuda Island, Pink Sand Beach is a beautiful natural attraction. The champagne-colored sand sparkles in the sun thanks to broken coral
  • The island of Antigua is only about 22 kilometers long and 18 kilometers wide (14 miles x 11 miles), which covers 281 square kilometers (108 square miles). Barbuda, its neighbor island, covers 161 square kilometers (62 miles)
  • Antigua and Barbuda is said to have 365 beaches, one for each day of the year

Some popular local foods

Jerk chicken, Conch, Goat water / Mannish water, Ducana, Roti, Antigua Black pineapple, Johnny Cakes, Tamarind Balls, Antiguan Bread Pudding, Peanut Brittle

Some native animals:

Antiguan racer, white-crowned pigeon and the elegant West Indian
whistling duck, Green Turtle, Mexican Free-Tailed Bat, Arctic Tern, Peregrine falcon, Blue
Whale

Couple of reasons to visit

  • Explore the Darby Cave which is one of the most interesting natural attractions in Barbuda. The cave's stalactites and stalagmites are particularly striking. You get the chance to admire other tremendous natural beauties along the way such as the Devil’s Bridge and more
  • Take a boat ride to The Frigate Bird Sanctuary, which is the largest bird park in the Caribbean, with nearly 100,000 birds. You can see here many birds that you have not seen or heard in your life. It is one of the most incredible places in the world for bird watching
  • Admire the many picturesque panoramic views, with the most special one being Shirley Heights. This impressive vantage point overlooks the harbors of English and Falmouth, as well as the neighboring islands of Guadeloupe and Montserrat
  • Friendly and welcoming people, white and pink sand beaches, crystal clear waters, most relaxing and enjoyable spas, and the most satisfying and pleasant weather
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