Most Wondrous Attractions of Antigua

Antigua is the quintessential Caribbean island which is sun-soaked and aligned with glittering white sand and aquamarine sea. Tourists especially throng to the destination to explore its variety of beaches. The place is chock-full of attractions for a fun-filled and action-packed holiday.

Commonly known as La Antigua, Antigua Guatemala is an interesting Colonial City. It also serves as a part of the World Heritage Site. Built in a rectangular grid perfectly aligned with the compass, Antigua has Parque Central as an origin point. Its colonial architecture and gorgeous surroundings make it an experience of lifetime.

Beaches

Antigua is known to have around 365 beaches which beckon tourists from far and wide. Travelers can enjoy white sand, snorkeling, water sports and many interesting activities on these beaches. Carlisle Bay, Darkwood, Crab Hill, Deep Bay, Ffryes, Dutchsman’s Bay, Fort James, Gallery Bay and Green Island are the famous ones. Infused with diverse attractions, these beaches please every kind of traveler.

Casinos

Gambling serves as a favorite pastime for hordes of travelers. It offers the exciting opportunity to try their fate coupled with unlimited entertainments. Antigua takes pride to have some of the most wonderful casinos in the Caribbean. King's Casino is the notable one that offers you a cozy gambling environment. This gaming arcade beckons gamblers to enjoy around 150 varying slot and video machines.

Nightlife

The amazing attractions including bars and clubs are in abundance to sparkle fun in your night. Besides these happening places, you can also go to Shirley Heights Lookout for a night of beachside barbecue and socializing. Travelers can also plan to stop into cafes for hot coffee and to enjoy art displays and open-mic nights.

Adventure

Diving and Snorkeling are the popular adventure that can be enjoyed here. These exciting activities allow you to discover all that lies beneath-encompassing spooking shipwrecks, diverse sea life and multicolored reefs.

Events and Festivals

Carnival is among the most happening festivals of the Caribbean. It adds fun and excitement to the destination in July or August every year. Events fused into the festival are beauty pageants, street parties and parades throughout the island. The international kite festival and the annual Round the Island race are added attractions.

Culinary Delights

Holiday makers can find abundance of American and European food with a West Indian flavor, using local ingredients. For a better taste of the island, traditional local favorites can be your pick like blackened fish, barbecue chicken, salted codfish and roast suckling pig. Roti, pepperpot stew and callaloo are the specialties of Antigua.

Shopping

Located on the Western corner of the town, the Market of Antigua is the right place to save your hard-earned bucks. Book your Antigua flights and shop unlimited. You can find almost anything in the market from fresh vegetables to fish, from clothing to shoe, from cowboy hats to cosmetics, from hardware to cd’s. Across the street you will find the Artisan Market for the natives to sell their exquisite hand crafts, textiles and wood carvings.

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