Half Moon Bay
Freetown, St. Philip Parish, Antigua
Half Moon Bay curves for nearly a mile along Antigua's southeastern coast, close enough to soft pink-tinged sand and turquoise water that it regularly ranks among the island's best. The crescent shape means conditions shift across its length, from calm and flat near the edges to bigger, breaking waves toward the center.
A genuinely spectacular, nearly mile long beach with something for every kind of swimmer along its length, though the lack of natural shade means planning ahead for sun protection matters here.
Pick your spot based on what you want. The edges near the points suit calm snorkeling, while the center of the crescent has real waves worth windsurfing or bodysurfing.
There's free visitor parking at Half Moon Bay, about a five minute drive from Freetown and roughly 30 minutes from the airport.
The beach is flat and open with easy access from the parking area, though there's limited natural shade, and umbrellas and loungers are available to rent from locals.
The dry season from January through April brings the calmest weather, while hurricane season runs June through November across the eastern Caribbean.
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