Barbuda Sailing Travel Guide

Barbuda Sailing Travel Guide

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white sand beach, Barbuda
Shores of Barbuda (courtesy, Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism )

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Barbuda Sailing Travel Tips

By Liza Prado & Gary Chandler

  • Barbuda is located twenty-five miles north of Antigua.
  • Approach with care—Barbuda is so flat that it's hard to see until sailors are dangerously close to its reefs (and almost 200 shipwrecks around the island prove it!).
  • Barbuda's best anchorage is off of its west coast at Low Bay, a spectacular stretch of white sand lapped by turquoise waters.
  • With a handful of grocery and hardware stores, as well as a pharmacy and internet cafe, Codrington Village is the place to visit for essential supplies and services.


Barbuda Travel Guide

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. (Specifically, the K-Club. The other property is the Coco Point Beach Resort, which we don't recommend because we think it has an exclusive, snobby atmosphere.) Charted by Columbus in 1493, the island is 42km (26 miles) north of Antigua. Twenty-four kilometers (15 miles) long by 8km (5 miles) wide, it has a population of only 1,200 hardy souls, most of whom live around the unattractive village of Codrington. There's no lush tropical scenery, no paved roads, few hotels, and only a handful of restaurants. Read More

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Hotels

Coco Point Lodge

Southern Shore
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Distance: 6.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
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K Club

South shore
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Distance: 5.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

The Beach House

Palmetto Point
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Distance: 3.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

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Attractions

Palmetto Point

expert favorite attraction
Good For Sailing


Distance: 5.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Palmetto Point is located about 20 miles north of Antigua and features relatively uncrowded bays... Read More
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Gravenor Bay

expert favorite attraction
Good For Sailing
southern end of Barbuda


Distance: 6.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Located between Coco and Spanish Points, Gravenor Bay is a popular anchorage point and excellent snorkeling site.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

White Bay Beach

southeast coast
White Bay Beach
(Barbuda), Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 5.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The half-mile long White Bay Beach is located on Barbuda's southeast coast and the route leading to... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Barbuda

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 282.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Barbuda

Distance (mi.)
Antigua VC Bird Airport 34.5 map
Nevis Newcastle Airport 61.3 map
St Kitts Robert L Bradshaw International Airport 67.6 map

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Barbuda Vacation Rentals

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Villa Sariel

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stereo, Sundeck, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR
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from: $65

A beautiful 2 bedroom waterfront villa with private mooring.

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
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from: $127

Gentle Trade Winds and Ocean Waves

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils


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