Darkwood or Valley Church Beach???

[teacherman]

We will be on Antigua in January for a cruise stop and are going to do one of these beaches, which I understand or close to each other. Have any of you been to BOTH of them? Any recommendations?? We are looking for a quiet beach with a place for food and beverages and chair/umbrella rentals, and reasonable transportation costs. (Isn't everyone!) Any advice/recommendations/info is welcome. Thank you.

[1stCruiser]

Also interested in this information - if anyone has been to either recently.

 

Thanks!

[eetonaee]

Haven't been to Darkwood but just returned from a Princess cruise with a stop in Antigua.

 

Valley Church Beach was the nicest beach I have ever been too. Powdery sand, warm calm water.

 

There is a bar and changing facilities as well as rental chairs. A bit of interruption from vendors but we didn't mind. For some reason - not that I cared - it wasn't crowded. You will need to have at least 4 people to keep the cab fare reasonable. Our driver agreed to meet us at a certain time and didn't take money from us until we were back at the ship.

 

I can't wait to go back.

 

You can find some pictures by going to

 

and then go to the Caribbean Princess pictures and scroll through to the Antigua pics.

[cantstayhome]

beautiful pics eetonaee!

We haven't decided btwn Valley Church or Long Bay for the snorkling. Valley Church looks heavenly, so I'll have to look for pics of Long Bay and see if that helps in the decision.

[Host Kewlguy]

Been to Jolly Beach and Darkwood Beach. Our next visit is in January and we'll be checking out Valley Church Beach. We'll also be taking the bus again for $1.50 pp. each way.

[Eveshamgirl]

Haven't been to Valley but have been to Darkwood. Darkwood is nice and quiet in regards to people but it is by the road so l would not choose to go again.