Valley Church Beach / Sandhaven Runaway / Dickenson bay

[scumbers]

Hi

 

which of these would you recommend as we are strugglin to decide cause they all look stunning

 

cheers

[scumbers]

anyone??

[SteelerCruiser]

but when were ther we got a cabbie that took us to a beach that was not too crowded at all. The waves were pretty big though once you got out past the breakers it was nice. I know you can do horseback riding in this area and there was a beach bar right where the taxi drops you off. the bar had swings for stools. it cost us $5 pp to get there I think? We got lucky on the return trip and along with another couple we did an island tour for $10pp. it was a slow day in port only 1 ship so the cabbie was glad to do this. I wish I could remember the beach name but maybe someone will see this and give you a name.

[Host Kewlguy]

I would recommend Valley Church.

[Boogerbear]

just got back from Serenade of the Seas - we went to Valley Church Beach and were not disappointed. We were thrilled! Excellent beach, beach chairs and umbrellas, friendly people, great beach bar. Get the coconut shrimp and enjoy!

[rjm11]

do any of these options have anything in the way of snorkeling? Or any other suggestions that might? We'll have our own gear.

[Host Kewlguy]

Antigua isn't known to have very good snorkeling at any of their beaches. At least none anywhere near the pier area. The problem is while the water in Antigua is a beautiful teal color the water isn't very clear for good snorkeling. It's kind of cloudy.

[PelicanLvr]

Just spent the day (Feb 2, 2011) at Runaway Beach and really liked it.

 

Got dropped off at Sandhaven Beach Bar ($12 each way for 2 people) which is only 10-15 minutes ride from the port.

 

Sandhaven is at one end of a long beach with chairs, drinks etc for those looking for facilities. We bring our own blanket and walked about 100 yards down the beach and had a whole stretch of beach to ourselves. There were no other buildings along the beach.... it's just all natural.

 

After you left the beachbar maybe there were 10 - 20 people scattered along the rest of the beach.... all day.

 

No water sports here..... Just a great quiet day on a beautiful beach!