Antigua, part of the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, covers 280 km² and truly resembles a paradise: surrounded by crystal-clear waters that shift from deep blue to vibrant green, Antigua boasts lush vegetation, including stunning orchids, hibiscus, and giant bamboo.
The island is famous for its beautiful and numerous beaches—365 in total, “one for every day of the year,” as a popular local saying goes.
Antigua is easily reached by air: the international V.C. Bird Airport is just a 5-minute drive from the capital, St. John’s.
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Antigua and Barbuda at a Glance
- Country: Antigua and Barbuda
- Area: Antigua 280 km², Barbuda 160 km²
- Capital: Saint John’s
- Population: 68,000 inhabitants
- Language: English
- Religion: predominantly Catholic
- Government: Independent democratic state within the British Commonwealth
- Main cities: Saint John’s, All Saints, Bernes Hill, Bethesda, Codrington, English Harbour Town
Useful Information for Visiting Antigua and Barbuda
- Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (1 euro = 3.471 EC$), US dollars also accepted
- International dialing code: +1268
- International plate code: AG
- Driving side: left
- Entry documents: Passport
- Vaccinations required: None
- Electricity: 110/220/60 Volts (American plugs & voltage)
- Measurement system: Metric
- Time zone: -5 hours from Italy (–6 with daylight saving time)
- Fixed Holidays: January 1: New Year’s Day; March-April: Easter; March-April: Easter Monday; First Monday in May: Labour Day; May: Pentecost; Second Monday in June: Queen’s Birthday; First Monday and Tuesday in August: Carnival; October 7: Trader’s Day; November 1: Independence Day; Second Monday in December: National Heroes Day; December 25: Christmas; December 26: Boxing Day
- Climate: Warm and mild year-round; thanks to the trade winds, Antigua and Barbuda do not have a true rainy season
- Average temperatures: Constantly between 26°C and 30°C
- Transport: Major airlines serving the islands include Air Caribes, Air Europe, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Lauda Air, and others. Antigua and Barbuda can be reached from Italy with scheduled flights via Paris, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, New York, Miami, Puerto Rico, Toronto, or by direct charter from Milan.
- Airports: V.C. Bird International Airport on Antigua, just a few kilometers from St. John’s; for Barbuda, Codrington Airport (not international), arrival via Antigua required
