About Antigua Island

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Come to Jolly Beach Resort & Spa and discover Antigua, an island rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.

Antigua and Barbuda are located near the top of the chain of the Caribbean islands known as the Leeward Islands, bordered by the Caribbean Sea on its west coast and the Atlantic Ocean on the east, just 17 degrees north of the Equator. Click here for information on getting here.

Jolly Beach Resort & Spa is located on Antigua's best beach along the island’s beautiful West Coast. The resort is just 20 minutes from the capital city, St. John’s, and 30 minutes from the V.C. Bird International Airport.

Scattered across Antigua you will find a wealth of history. From stone sugar mills used in the plantations of old to St. John’s Cathedral. Breathtaking views at Shirley Heights overlook historic English Harbour. At Nelson’s Dockyard you’ll step into the past and imagine the majestic ships once commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson.

Be a part of Antigua Sailing Week in late April, when hundreds of yachts from around the globe converge on the island to participate in one of the most popular yacht races in the world – and to enjoy some of the biggest parties on land or sea.

Join the summer festivities of Antigua’s Carnival celebration as costumed masqueraders parade through the streets of the capital, St. John’s.

Antigua also plays host to International Test Match Cricket, one of the island’s major events when locals and visitors flock to see a sport where victories are won and champions are made.

Antigua’s sister island Barbuda is a visitors’ retreat, known for pink coral sand beaches and excellent snorkeling, a perfect day trip.
Enjoy all Antigua and Barbuda have to offer when you stay at Jolly Beach Resort & Spa.

For more information about the culture and sites of Antigua and Barbuda, please visit the official tourism website at www.antigua-barbuda.org.