Antigua Island

Antigua island ranks 1st on the list of most beautiful islands in Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua, commonly called Waladli or Wadadli by the indigenous population, is a Lesser Antilles island. It is one of the Caribbean regions of the Leeward Islands and the major islands of Antigua and Barbuda. On November 1, 1981, Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from the Commonwealth of Nations.

Antigua is located in the Leeward Islands and has a total area of 281 km2 (108 sq mi) with a coastline of 87 km (54 mi). The island's highest point is 402 meters above sea level. Boon Point, Beggars Point, Parham, Willikies, Hudson Point, English Harbour Town, Old Road Cape, Johnson's Point, Ffryes Point, Jennings, Five Islands, Yepton Beach, and Runaway Beach are some of the natural points, capes, and beaches on the island.

Several natural harbors are formed by these points and capes, including Fitches Creek Bay, between Beggars Point and Parham; Nonsuch Bay, between Hudson Point and Willikies; Willoughby Bay, between Hudson Point and English Harbour Town; English Harbour leading into English Harbour Town; Falmouth Harbour receding into Falmouth; Rendezvous Bay between Falmouth and Old Road Cape; Five Islands Harbour, between Jennings and Five Islands; and Green Bay, the main harbor at Squamish.

Location: Caribbean Sea, Antigua and Barbuda