#Darkwood beach antigua free
There is free WiFi available on the beach and it was very fast. I am not a strong swimmer so like to stay in my depth but there were 2 quite steep drops so beware of this and also the waves can be quite rough and I got swamped by one which terrified me and I made a hasty retreat back to the safety of my sunbed. Now the sea here is lovely and looks very inviting but be warned it gave me a very frightening experience. We paid $20 for 2 sun beds and an umbrella - the umbrella was the wooden type so could not be adjusted any way but I managed to stay in the shade by moving the sunbed around it! We had a few very sharp showers but it did not spoil the day and we just went into the beach bar and had coffee for $3 each. This is a beautiful place with soft sand, a beach bar and toilets (which were just about ok). It was about 20 minutes drive through lovely countryside and then we were dropped off right at the entrance to the beach. We all then agreed a time of 2pm for our ride back to the ship. The fare was $8 pp one way so in total for the 2 of us it was $32 for the round trip. Straight off the ship there are loads of people offering trips and taxi services and we soon sorted out a taxi you then wait a few minutes until there are enough numbers - about 20 I think - to fill the taxi. In general Darkwood is just a great all-purpose beach if you want simple pleasures and basic creature comforts, but don’t need water sports or crowds.We arrived in Antigua by cruise ship (Azura) and though we have been here many times before we had never done a beach so decided to go to Darkwood Beach. On many days you can see Montserrat from the beach, and on really good days you can also catch St.
I’ve actually never seen a ray there but know they exist in the region. (Jelly fish are more common in August-October, but just the moon jellyfish which are harmless if maybe a little painful.) Saw one jelly this trip. I always advise taking fins and a mask along, if for no other reason than to check for jellyfish or stingrays in the water.
There are some rocks to the right that sometimes have fishies to see. Sometimes the shelling is good, especially on the left side. The water is almost always lovely and warm. I don’t do beach massages and we were leaving before the special events, and she was very nice when we politely declined. Prices were reasonable and she had some other special offers that were actually pretty good deals. On this trip there was a tiny massage hut onsite. We always take a few drinks with us to the beach but make a point of also patronizing the locals. Prices are about average for local lunch spots-for food maybe E$15-25 topping out at 50 for lobster-and they accept US or EC of course, as do virtually all places in Antigua. It’s not fancy but it always tastes good. The menu varies but usually includes fishburgers, cheeseburgers, the ubiquitous chicken and rice, lobster salad, and some local dishes. You just pull over and park.īeach chairs are available to rent for US$5 or EC$13 (October 2012 prices). Located just past Jolly Harbor, Darkwood is easy to spot as there is a big Darkwood Beach sign on the left and the snack shop on the right. I like it because it's easy to access, never crowded, has some of the calmest waters, a view of Montserrat (usually), chairs to rent, bathrooms, and a small but tasty snack bar. I visit Darkwood every time I go to Antigua, which is often.
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