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St. John's offers several attractions focused around the recreation ground and is, the only city on the island of Antigua. Some events include regular cricket matches and the annual carnival that takes place from late July until the beginning of August. Take a walk along the waterfront where you can see the historic Nelson's Dockyard and an English harbour, or simply stroll along the beach and watch any one of the many games of cricket being played on this beautiful island. You should also visit the smaller, neighboring island of Barbuda which is only a short distance away. Make sure you experience the local sea food and wide range of locally grown tropical fruit.
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Things to do in Antigua
Antigua is famous for is relaxed ambiance and sociable people. All visitors to the island should try the delicious local seafood and exotic tropical fruit. As you would expect from an island, there are various water activities available on Antigua. Scuba diving is one of the most popular activities as there are several incredible reefs to explore on the east coast. Here you can see some spectacular fish swimming around you and enjoy snorkeling in the crystal clear water.
When visiting Antigua be sure to:
Experience a game of cricket at the recreation ground
Stroll along the beach and join in a cricket match
Eat some refreshing, locally grown tropical fruit
Taste some Fungi and Saltfish, Antigua's national dish
Swim with some of the most colourful fish in the world
Go sailing from one of the island's many harbours
Attend the carnival and enjoy the party atmosphere
Antigua Airports
Various destinations fly to and from Antigua, especially including those in the eastern part of the Caribbean. International flights from places such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Canada also serve the airport. Antigua is also a popular destination for tourists visiting as part of a Caribbean cruise. Continue reading if you want to know how to get to the city centre from the airport and which are the main airlines flying to Antigua.
V. C. Bird International Airport is located on the island of Antigua, 8km northeast of the city of St. John's.
Transportation options
Getting around the island, including to and from the airport, is quite easy by car or taxi. Cars can be expensive to hire but they allow more freedom for you to fully explore the surrounding areas. However, please keep in mind that the speed limit on the island is 30 mph. Buses to and from the airport are not always reliable but are inexpensive. You can also charter a yacht from Antigua and explore more of the Caribbean.
Airport codeANUThe IATA code of the arrival airport on flights to Antigua is ANU
Popular AirlineVirgin AtlanticMost popular airline flying to Antigua