Amazing Fun Facts about Barbuda

Barbuda attracts thousand of backpackers to their glowing powdery white beaches every year. Barbuda is a home ground of many Caribbean gorgeous landscapes and delicious cuisines. The amazing features of Barbuda entice tourists that are looking for a long colorful history of this Caribbean paradise and its friendly inhabitants. We have covered some of the best aspects of Antigua that will be enough to make you visit this land once in a lifetime.

Go Shopping in Redcliffe Quay

Redcliffe Quay is one of the only vibrant and liveable areas in all of Antigua and Barbuda, and it’s home to souvenir sellers, boutiques, trinket shops, and a combination of independent art galleries and pottery makers. Apart from the Magic Wallet (selling reggae-inspired island wear), there are the likes of Caribbean aforementioned Zemi Gallery, Vera Pelley ( with a plethora of bespoke an uber-stylish Italian handbags), and off-beat Rasta Pasta ( Where a blend of red, green, and yellow infuses everything from the Rasta bracelets to the Jamaican-flavoured hats!).

Relax and unwind on Valley Church Beach

Amongst the famous 365 ( it’s believed that every single beach is for each day of the year) individual beaches on the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, this tapered strip of talcum-powder, the glowing beach that joins the waters of Linugm, Vitae Bay is undoubtedly the single most awesome beach. Located on the south of Jolly Harbour, this single most quintessential is a spot for any dedicated beach lover. It’s has rising dunes and black mangrove on its rear and is bordered by aptly-formed hills to the south and the north. If you’re eager to explore the beauty of the island, you have plenty of cabanas and a guesthouse just a stone’s away from the beach!

Barbuda is Home To the Largest Frigate Bird Colony in the Western Hemisphere

Barbuda houses one of the largest Frigate Birds colonies in the world. Frigate birds are similar to red and blackbirds but are distinguished by their wide puffed chests and attract thousands of birds watcher from all across the earth for observation. Thanks to their height, they are often termed as “man o’ war” birds. Make your way to Barbuda’s Codrington Lagoon National Park and you’ll be amazed to find the most profound Frigate Bird Colony in the western hemisphere. Inside the park, a huge estuary is taken care of, which ensures the safety of one of the world’s largest colonies of frigate birds. According to research, almost 2500 roost in the mangroves every year. I recommend visiting the sanctuary when there is a mating season, from September to April. The lagoon can only be visited by a licensed sea taxi from the Codrington Jetty, which can be booked through the tourist office. Apart from the Frigate birds, there can be found other types of birds as well. You may get to see gulls and terns, pelicans, as well as critters like the tropical mockingbird.

Take to the seas in a charter yacht

Antigua and Barbuda are praised as two of the finest sailing tycoons of the Caribbean region. Blotted out by the reliable trade winds that once drawn English and Spanish naval fleets here from across the Atlantic, this island nation is a great option for the budding mariner. There are unlimited charter options too, with everything from the vacations on 30-footer to short one-day rental on the menu.
In April, you’ll be surrounded by huge crowds of sailors that come for the famous Classic Yacht Regatta and Oyster Regatta, so you can be pretty assured that you’ll have thousands of like-minded people on the swells.