Antigua

Antigua is an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands and is the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua means "ancient" in Spanish and was named by Christopher Columbus after Santa Maria de la Antigua — St. Mary the Ancient. The island's circumference is roughly 54 miles and its area is 108 square miles. The population is approximately 69,000. Antigua is the largest of the Leeward Islands, and the most developed and prosperous due to its upscale tourism industry, offshore banking, and education services, including two medical schools. The capital is St. John's (where we are berthed). One interesting fact about Antigua is that their sailing regatta is considered #1 in the Caribbean and is among the top 10 in the world. The regatta just happened last week, so many of the beautiful sail boats are still here in port! What AMAZING sailboats!