Three looming volcanoes provide a stunning backdrop for the cobbled streets, colourful houses, and red tiled roofs of this proud colonial town. Having explored the beautiful churches, and wandered the markets, you can trek up one of the volcanoes on its less active days; peer into its bubbling crater, and hear its ominous rumblings. Antigua is also well known for its fervent religious festivals including the fascinating Easter parade in which colourful sawdust carpets are painstakingly laid down on the streets.
