About Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a two-island state of low limestone and worn volcanic hills, with no rivers and a dry climate that once made rainwater cisterns essential. Antigua's deep natural harbours made it a British naval base for two centuries, and sugar ran the economy until the industry closed in the 1970s. Barbuda, flatter and thinly settled, holds a large frigatebird colony.

Known for Nelson's Dockyard, 365 beaches, Antigua Sailing Week, frigatebird colony and Antigua Black pineapple.

Getting around

Antigua's roads are worked by privately owned minibuses on government-regulated routes, running roughly 5:30am to 6pm between the East and West bus stations in St John's and the villages. Taxis are shared and charge fixed fares posted at the airport and the taxi stands rather than running a meter. The Barbuda Express catamaran crosses to Barbuda in about an hour and a half. Traffic keeps to the left.

Taxis, transfers and hire cars in Antigua & Barbuda

Areas of Antigua & Barbuda