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Barbuda Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Liza Prado & Gary Chandler
  • Barbuda can be reached by a three-hour ferry ride or a 20-minute flight from Antigua.
  • Considered one of the most undeveloped islands in the Caribbean, Barbuda's virtually private beaches have few facilities; stock up on water and snacks at Codrington Village.
  • Visitors and locals alike like to take a day off from the beach to explore networks of huge caves at Two Foot Bay and Castle Hill.
  • Located on the island's northwestern shore, the Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 5,000 frigate birds and 170 species of other birds.

Barbuda Overview

Barbuda is part of the independent nation of Antigua and Barbuda. It's the Caribbean's last frontier, even though it is home to two of the region's most expensive and exclusive resorts. (One is the K-Club. The other property is the Coco Point Beach Resort, which we don't recommend because we think it has an exclusive, snobbish atmosphere.) Charted by Columbus in 1493, the...

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Hotels

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The Beach House
Palmetto Point
Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 3.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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Coco Point Lodge
Southern Shore
Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 6.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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K Club
South shore
Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 5.5 Miles
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Attractions

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Gravenor Bay
southern end of Barbuda
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Distance: 6.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Located between Coco and Spanish Points, Gravenor Bay is a popular anchorage point and excellent snorkeling site.... Read More
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Palmetto Point
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Distance: 5.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Palmetto Point is located about 20 miles north of... Read More
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George Jeffrey Snorkelling
Codrington
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
Distance: 2.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Untouched by the influence of modern development,... Read More
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Barbuda Vacation Rentals

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Falmouth Harbour Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 7 Sleeps: 12
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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Villa Gaia luxury villa rental
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Internet Access, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Video Game Console
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