The Best Sunset in Antigua Happens at This Historic Lookout — And There’s a Party With It

There’s a moment, as you make the climb up the winding road through the hills of southern Antigua, when the trees part and the sky suddenly opens. You pull off to the side, step out, and the world seems to fall away beneath you. Below, the perfect curve of English Harbour glimmers in the afternoon sun; beyond, the Caribbean Sea stretches endlessly to the horizon. This is Shirley Heights — the place where Antigua starts to reveal its energy. Perched high above Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, Shirley Heights is more than just a scenic overlook. It’s a gathering place, a ritual, a kind of isl