Leeward Islands, Antigua

Name: Leeward Islands
Address: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

#12 among attractions in Antigua

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The Leeward Islands are a group of islands situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. Starting with the Virgin Islands east of Puerto Rico, they extend southeast to Guadeloupe and its dependencies. In English, the term Leeward Islands refers to the northern islands of the Lesser Antilles chain. The more southerly part of this chain, starting with Dominica, is called the Windward Islands. Dominica was originally considered a part of the Leeward Islands, but was transferred from the British Leeward Islands to the British Windward Islands in 1940. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 4813 ftTotal islands: 30Coordinates: 17°4'60"N, 61°47'60"W

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Leeward Islands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antigua Recreation Ground, Dockyard Museum, Fort James, St. John's Cathedral.

3.7 miNW
Cricket, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Antigua Recreation Ground, Saint John's
96 min walk • The Antigua Recreation Ground, nestled in the heart of Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, stands as a testament to the island's rich sporting culture and history. Known primarily as a cricket venue, this iconic sports ground has played host to numerous international...
5.7 miSE
Museum
Dockyard Museum, English Harbour
145 min walk • The Dockyard Museum is a museum located at Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour on Antigua island, in Antigua and Barbuda. It was established in 1855 at the colonial British shipyard.
5.3 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort James, Saint John's
136 min walk • Perched on a scenic peninsula in the bustling city of Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Fort James stands as a stoic reminder of the island's colonial past. This historic fortification, constructed in the early 18th century, was named after King James II of England...
3.9 miNW
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Saint John's
99 min walk • St. John's Cathedral, often referred to as the St. John the Divine, stands as a beacon of faith and history in the bustling city of Saint John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. This Anglican church, with its distinctive Baroque architecture, has been a spiritual...
1.7 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
43 min walk • Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches.
4 miNW
Exhibits on the history of the island
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John's
101 min walk • The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Saint John's, the bustling capital of the twin-island nation. Housed in the colonial Court House, built in 1750, the museum offers a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of the islands'...
3.4 miNW
Church
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre, Saint John's
86 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the Caribbean, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre serves as a beacon of faith for the Catholic community in Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, and the British...
4.4 miSW
Island's highest point and national park
Boggy Peak, Antigua
113 min walk • Boggy Peak is the highest point of the Shekerley Mountains on the island of Antigua. It lies in the southwest region of the island, and rises to a height of 402 metres.
3.6 miNW
Library
Antigua Public Library, Saint John's
93 min walk • The Antigua Public Library is the national library of Antigua and Barbuda, located in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Signal Hill, Antigua
93 min walk • Signal Hill is a mountain and the second-highest point on Antigua island, in Antigua and Barbuda.
6.4 miSW
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Shekerley Mountains
163 min walk • The Shekerley Mountains are a low mountain range on southwestern Antigua island, in the nation of Antigua and Barbuda and the Leeward Islands of the eastern Caribbean.