English Harbour from Shirley Heights

Antigua explored

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February 4th 2020
Sunday evenings in Antigua mean one thing: Shirley Heights. Tourists from all over the island gravitate to this old military post with fabulous views out over English Harbour. There’s a fantastic (and huge!) steel band, a reggae band, bars and BBQ. Party time! All great fun but we skipped the BBQ. Since then we’ve explored gently east and west, looking at beaches and towns. More on beaches la ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Antigua & Barbuda » Antigua » Falmouth Harbour

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The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak and Carib Indians populated the islands when Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493. Early settlements by the Spanish and French were succeeded by... ... read more