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Don’t forget to visit a small town named English Harbor during your stay in Antigua. The town is located in the western part of the country. During the Napoleon era the town was used as a large military base, and the UK’s sea fleet was based there. However, the National Park is the main attraction of English Harbor. The park is famous not only for beautiful landscapes, but also for several historic buildings such as Clarence House – a wonderful example of architecture of the 18th century. Several protective facilities and Berkley fort have also managed to survive till our days. Do not forget to visit St. Paul Church and Antigua Church that are considered the most elegant religious buildings of the islands. … Open

Chapters of the guide to Jolly Beach

Cultural excursion through Jolly Beach - things to see

It is also interesting to visit St. John’s in order to attend Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. It has a large cricket field, and the stadium can provide space for up to 10,000 spectators. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was built in 2008. Many tourists try to buy tickets to cricket games that take place during their vacation as this is one of the most popular and loved sports on Antigua. Originally brought by the … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Five Island Peninsula is also an important tourist destination on Antigua. The peninsula got its unusual name because of the five giant stones that rise from the water not far from the coast. At a glance, Five Island may look like a lifeless and dull place, but the peninsula is rich in interesting landmarks and is perfectly suitable for beach recreation. There are more than ten beautiful beaches along the coast. Go … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Meat dishes are also very popular. Local chefs often use lamb meat and the game. Virtually every restaurant of the resort offers stewed rabbit with the signature vegetable garnish. Fans of more traditional dishes are welcome to order poultry. Some dining establishments have pork steak as their signature dish. It is important to mention that meat is also cooked with various spices that add an original flavor to the … Open

Traditions and mentality of Jolly Beach

Of course, the national character is reflected in many areas, and the way local people dress is no exception. At the resort, and on the island in total, it is prohibited to wear camo outfits. Even kids cannot put on clothes with prints that resemble camouflage. In general, there are no certain rules about clothes in the region. When heading to an official event or a prestigious restaurant, it is better to stick to … Open

Travel guide to Jolly Beach

On the peninsula is one of the most important historical sights of the island – Fort Barrington. Once it was built to protect the coast from pirates. For hundreds of years, a significant part of the structures was completely destroyed. Even the few surviving fragments of the fort, allows one to appreciate its former greatness. In the immediate vicinity of the ruins of the fortification, there are several … Open

Advices for travellers

3. Local people are usually more active in the evening. As a rule, they have their dinner quite late. Even restaurants usually start serving dinners no earlier than at 9 p.m. Many restaurants and other entertainment venues serve guests until late at night. 4. There are no trash bins at the majority of local beaches, so vacationers should think of trash bags in advance. When leaving the beach, put all trash into … Open