Discover Johnson’s Point

A secluded beach on Antigua’s southwest tip, Johnson’s Point boasts beautiful pink and white beaches and tranquil waters filled with tropical fish. Go snorkelling in sea, discover the island’s history or just relax under a palm tree. With its friendly, chilled out atmosphere, holidays in Johnson’s Point are perfect for families and couples looking for a break in an island paradise.

Things to see and do in Johnson’s Point

The palm tree fringed beaches at Johnson’s Point are perfect for relaxing and taking in the beautiful Caribbean scenery, and the sunsets are not to be missed. The clear water is perfect for snorkelling and diving to explore the marine life, and the beach is said to offer the best views of the nearby volcanic island of Monserrat. There are hundreds of other beaches to explore around the island, including the nearby Hawksbill Bay with its beautiful scenery, and Halfmoon Beach on the southwest coast that is considered one of the best beaches on Antigua.

Whether you’re into walking, cycling, golf or horse riding, active holidaymakers will find plenty to do. The island itself has a rich history to discover at the English Harbour where you can visit the historic Nelson’s Dockyard. Here you can also climb to Shirley Heights and admire the view, or dance to steel drum bands and reggae on Sunday nights.

Johnson’s Point is a quiet resort, but there are buses to St John’s that leave every half hour, so you won’t feel cut off from the rest of the island. Visit the cathedral at the capital, or the 17th century sugar mills of Betty’s Hope. If you fancied a day trip to Antigua’s sister island of Barbuda, it’s the ideal place for bird watching at the bird sanctuary and has shipwrecks scattered along its coast.

You’ll find Caribbean cuisine and international flavours at the restaurants of Johnson’s Point, including a beach bar serving cold drinks and excellent seafood. The whole island has plenty of eateries to enjoy, whether you’re after fine dining and laid back eating on the beach, with Nelson’s Dockyard hosting a strip of lively restaurants and bars.

Holidays to Johnson’s Point are relaxed and chilled out, but if you’re looking for evening entertainment, the English Harbour and Dickenson Bay has beachfront bars and a real Caribbean party atmosphere after sundown.

Holidays to Johnson’s Point

With breathtaking scenery, balmy breezes and warm seas, your stay at Johnson’s Point is sure to be an experience you’ll always remember. And you don’t have to be a millionaire to find your little slice of paradise: lastminute.com has plenty of great deals on cheap holidays to Johnson’s Point which you won’t be able to resist. Click here for information on Caribbean holidays.