I’ve traveled all over the Caribbean, and Antigua's beaches are truly some of the best—mainly because of the sheer variety. Want calm, shallow waters? Or seeking bigger waves that pound the surf?

11 Best Things to Do in Antigua for the Ultimate Island Escape originally appeared on Parade. With 365 beaches, Antigua’s famous motto is that there’s a beach for every day of the year.

Antigua Has 365 Beaches. At the New Hodges Bay Resort, You Can Have One All to Yourself Google “Antigua,” and the first page of search results reveals story after story about its 365 beaches.

Antigua Has 365 Beaches. At the New Hodges Bay Resort, You Can Have One All to Yourself Google “Antigua,” and the first page of search results reveals story after story about its 365 beaches.

All eyes are set on Antigua's sister island of Barbuda as it awaits the new Robert De Niro-backed Nobu Beach Inn set for early 2026 and a Rosewood property coming a few years later. However, as ...

But in Antigua, there really are 365 beaches, enough to fill a calendar year—and the island’s undulating coastline is a beach lovers playground where bay hopping is a mandatory island pastime.

365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It’s a motto that’s used repeatedly in Antigua, but there’s way more than sun and sand to soak up on this Caribbean island.

365 days in a year, 365 beaches on the island of Antigua. Coincidence? We think not. Anthony Everett doesn’t have a year to explore, but he packed in a lot during his week on the Caribbean island.

Antigua -- 14 miles by 11 miles in size -- is known for its 365 beaches of powdery sand. All are open to the public.