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Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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Guadeloupe

Leeward Islands

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Antigua?

365 beaches, Nelson's Dockyard, and the sailing capital of the Caribbean.

Why Guadeloupe?

A butterfly-shaped archipelago — volcano hikes, Creole kitchens, and Cousteau's favorite reef.

Eco Rating

3/5

3 green initiatives

4/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Antigua

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Guadeloupe

moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage
AdventureEco ConsciousFoodieCultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathDiving Snorkeling

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇦🇬 Antigua🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
CapitalSt. John'sBasse-Terre
Population101K396K
Area440 km²1628 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsLeeward Islands
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)EUR
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType A/B · 230VType C/E · 220V
Emergency911112
LanguagesEnglishFrench, Guadeloupean Creole
AirportsANUPTP
Coral reefat riskprotected

Green Initiatives

●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)
●Guadeloupe National Park — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
●Réserve Cousteau underwater park
●Mangrove conservation in Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
●La Soufrière volcano monitoring

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Antigua

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Guadeloupe

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