We called this our local beach, beautiful white sand. Loungers priced at $5 each. Variety of food on site, changing rooms available. Friendly staff.
This is a picture perfect area. Looks like something on a postcard. The beach is almost perfect and the water so brilliant it almost looks like someone turned a light on underneath the surface. There are also several nice restaurants.
We recently spent the day here whilst on a cruise. It wasn't too far from the port and when we arrived we were the only people there. It is a really lovely beach and even when more people arrived later in the morning it wasn't crowded. Calm water, with easy access; perfect for just bobbing around in.Get there early to get the shade from the palapas. Only $5 for chair rentals.
Don't go on a day when there is a cruise ship in town as it will be busy. We went on a Wednesday. Apparently not a cruise ship day. We had a couple of other families and hundreds of butterflies for company. Just perfect!
While the beach looked beautiful - we stopped for lunch at their restaurant; we waited more than an hour for a lobster salad and fish sandwich. And while we were used to how relatively expensive the restaurants are on the island - this place is a rip-off.
Quickly upon arriving to Darkwood beach it was evident why it's rated one of the top beaches in the world. With a pristine surf and turquoise blue water and a gentle breaks it's the perfect beach for a family or romantic getaway. Be sure to check out the local Black Pineapple or the ice cold coconut water from one of the few local vendors on the beach. And when you're ready for a real snack head up to the commissary for some jerk chicken and fries or a cold local Wadadli Beer
Very nice beach at 45 minutes from the cruise pier. White sandy beach, not too crowded and facilities on site. We were there end of January. The water is nice but not too much snorkling to do. On the afternoon we were there, it was a little windy. You can rent some chair for a raisonnable fee. taxi ride was 25$ for both side. Worth the trip
Great beach in Antigua - just off the road, very accessible parking and Beach bar is perfect place to relax!
Not too touristy so ideal to avoid the cruise trip excursions. Beautiful beach and sea. Beach bars for food and drink at both ends with facilities. A must if you are in Antigua.
Beautiful Beach, can see Montserrat (sp?) and others on a clear day. Gets a little crazy at the beach bar when they start shuttling cruise ship passengers in there.