Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the West Indies, comprising of the two major islands and several smaller ones. The capital city is St. John’s on Antigua, and this is also the largest port. The largest town on Barbuda is Codrington. The Islands are part of the Lesser Antilles and remain part of the Commonwealth. They are located about 1000 miles east of Jamaica where the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans meet and are known for having 365 beautiful reef-lined beaches, rainforests, and luxurious resorts.

A favorite tourist destination, the islands offer beautiful pink and white sandy beaches with coral reefs, stunning vivid blue waters, and the wonderful tropical climate. Antigua is a low-lying volcanic island comprised of limestone rock with an area of 108 square miles. Barbuda has just 62 square miles. They are separated by roughly 28 miles. Barbuda is home to a number of beautiful lagoons that support a huge range of native habitats and abundant wildlife.

Real Estate options on the islands range from budget properties to super-luxury estates. You’ll find many beautiful beachfront villas, as well as some interior and village residences. You can find condo apartments for sale from around $285,000, and at the other end of the spectrum you’ll see oceanfront estates for up to $12 million. Antigua and Barbuda have a successful ‘Citizenship by Investment Program’ which offers full citizenship in exchange for investment. When you buy a home here, you’ll be among good company – celebrity homeowners include Giorgio Armani, Robert de Niro, and Eric Clapton! Homes are excellent investment properties – as well as being a wonderful place to call home you could also consider renting out your property to take advantage of the booming tourism industry.

If you’d like to find out more about buying Real Estate in Antigua and Barbuda, contact the team at Echo Fine Properties today!