English Harbour is small city in the picturesque Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda. The city of English Harbour is located in the southern most point of the island. Like all the other cities of Antigua and Barbuda the population of English Harbour is also low having only around 666 inhabitants. Numerous tourists from across the world visit this place to enjoy the wonderful combination of the pink sandy beaches in vicinity to the city. The city of English Harbor is built round the harbor area as the name suggests. In the 18th century the British Royal Navy had established settlement at the nearby port. The name English Harbour of this town was kept due to this reason.
While in English Harbour, ‘Nelson’s Dockyard can be visited as this port made in the Gregorian style is only such port still in use in the world. The remnants of the colonial era and the historical buildings are the main attractions around the dockyard. The Dockyard Museum which depicts the naval history of the area is popular among tourists. This museum was created in the house of a former British naval officer. To get a view of the English Harbour which will be imprinted in your memory for life time don’t forget to visit the Shirley heights.
The city of English Harbour, Antigua is chosen by visitors to enjoy various activities on the sea like boating and yachting. While in English Harbour another nearby deepwater port called the Falmouth Harbour can be visited.
While in Antigua don’t forget to make a trip to this small town of English Harbour.
