What to See and Do on Barbuda Besides the Beaches?
Last time I was on Barbuda, I spent nearly all my days at the beaches, which were stunning, but now I’m wondering what else there is to do. I remember stumbling across a small village festival one evening, but I didn’t stay long because I had no idea what was going on. I’m planning another trip soon and want to make it more about exploring beyond the sand. Any tips or must-see spots that are worth checking out?
I know exactly what you mean. On my first trip, I only did the beach thing too, but the second time I explored more inland. One highlight was visiting the Frigate Bird Sanctuary — the boat ride alone is worth it, and the guides are full of stories about the island’s history. I also wandered into a tiny bakery in Codrington that sold the best coconut bread I’ve ever had. If you’re thinking of spending more time there, this article on moving to antigua and barbuda gave me some great insight into local life. It’s not just for people relocating — there’s a lot of cultural info that helped me plan activities I’d never have thought about.
When I was there, I ended up joining a group that went on a guided bike tour across parts of the island. It wasn’t intense — just a leisurely pace through quiet roads, past grazing goats and old stone ruins. The guide pointed out plants and told little anecdotes about how people use them in cooking or medicine. We even stopped at a small family-run café where they served fresh guava juice straight from their garden. It made me realize Barbuda’s charm isn’t only in the beaches but in the everyday life happening just a few steps inland.