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SIGHTSEEING BY THE COMPASS
TOUR A: THE WEST
This tour leads from St. John’s around the west side of the island. After passing through a number of small villages, the road joins the coast just outside Bolans, giving lovely views of beaches and coastal lagoons around Darkwood Beach, Johnsons Point and Urlings. A stop at one of these beaches is a must or else at the gorgeous Ffryes Beach north of Johnson’s Point and Darkwood Beach. The road continues
winding round the heights of the Shekerley Mountains. At 402 metres, Mount Obama is the highest peak and
can be reached only by jeep along a dirt track that turns off the main road near the pineapple plantation; the best views of the island can be seen from the top. The main road continues on to the coast, with views of Cades Bay, until it reaches the village of
Old Road. From here it turns back towards the hills, passing through thick tropical vegetation. This is Fig Tree Drive which winds through groves of breadfruit, banana, mango and avocado trees. At the end of Fig Tree Drive is a stop sign where a right turn leads to English Harbour via the villages of Liberta and Falmouth. From Liberta a jeep will take you to Table Hill, site of the imposing Fort George, built in Antiguan green stone, from where there is a surprising view of Falmouth and English Harbour. Another must-see is Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbour, the naval base of Admiral Nelson some hundred years ago; perfectly preserved, it retains all its historic charm. Today it is an internationally renowned sailing port thanks to the regattas that attract sailors from all over the world (see our section on events). From English Harbour the
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