Spanish Point
A headland at Barbuda's southeastern tip with reef, ruins and Amerindian remains.
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Spanish Point closes Barbuda's southeastern corner, a low headland with the Atlantic on one side and Gravenor Bay on the other, and it holds several layers: the reef offshore that has wrecked a great many ships, a ruined stone tower from the Codrington estate period, and the site of one of the more substantial Amerindian settlements in the Lesser Antilles, excavated over several seasons. The area is now a protected zone.
What you actually see
- The reef - the barrier offshore that has wrecked many vessels.
- The stone tower - the Codrington-era ruin on the headland.
- The Amerindian site - one of the larger pre-Columbian settlements in the region.
- Gravenor Bay - the sheltered water on the leeward side of the point.
When to go
December to April is the dry season and the track is more passable. The point is exposed with no shade. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Honest expectations
The track across the island is rough and needs four-wheel drive. The archaeological site is unmarked and reads as nothing on the ground. There is no shade or facility.
Nearby
Codrington is northwest, and Two Foot Bay is north.
What to pack for Spanish Point
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.