Antigua’s Naval Heritage In the early eighteenth century, the British Royal Navy recognised the strategic importance of English Harbour in protecting ships from hurricanes and in its position at the south of the island for monitoring French naval activity. Throughout the eighteenth century, the dockyard grew in importance, as it was the only harbour in the Eastern Caribbean large enough for safe naval ship repairs. From 1784 through 1787, the British Hero of Trafalgar, Horatio Nelson, served as the captain of the H.M.S Boreas, sent to Antigua to enforce British laws in the colonies. When the restoration of the dockyard began in the 1950s, it was renamed Nelson’s Dockyard in honour of the years he spent in Antigua. Discover hidden delights along the Beach Bar Trail Follow the official trail to find some of the best spots on the islands. From foodie gems to romantic hotspots, party bars to hidden hangouts that only the locals know about, the map is designed to encourage visitors to Antigua and Barbuda to explore the islands – hopping from bar to bar and soaking up the best of Antiguan hospitality along the way. But it’s not just about food and drink. These beach bars also give visitors the chance to experience local culture and see a different side of Antigua. Ana’s on Dickenson Bay exhibits works from local artists; guests at Miller’s could be invited to join a game of beach volleyball with the locals; and on Fridays Castaways on South Beach comes alive with live bands and local DJs for its weekly Barbecue Bonfire Beach Party. World-class cuisine on the cliffs Having won numerous awards including USA Today’s Best Restaurant in the Caribbean and TripAdvisor’s World’s Best Fine Dining Restaurants - Travellers Choice Awards, it comes as no surprise that Sheer Rocks is a must visit when in Antigua. It is hard to resist the allure of this stunning restaurant and bar. Poised artfully on the edge of a remarkable west facing bluff, Sheer Rocks, on the southwest coast of Antigua, accentuates the glory of its idyllic Caribbean setting. Cliff edge private dining pavilions are interconnected by wooden decks and are partitioned by diaphanous drapes that float in the trade breezes yet all are connected to the masterful cuisine of UK chef owner Simon Christey-French.
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