and beyond the beach . . .
Jolly Harbour is regarded as the largest and finest marina in the Caribbean with superb recreation facilities. A fine 18-hole golf course and a sports centre with swimming pool, tennis courts, and a squash court cater for the actively minded, whilst the commercial centre has a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and a supermarket to sustain the needs for everyday living. For all its amenities, Jolly Harbour remains a sophisticated and tranquil setting to while away the holiday hours and is the perfect destination for sun-worshippers, water-sports enthusiasts, golfers, and food-lovers alike.
our wonderful location
On the Caribbean west coast of Antigua, a ten-minute drive to the capital St John's and twenty-minutes from the airport, The Palms is set on a wooded hillside in a delightful valley location with panoramic views over Darkwood Beach and the turquoise sea beyond. Darkwood is a fabulous and very scenic beach, an island favourite and certainly one of the most photographed beaches in the Caribbean. Still unspoilt, with the island of Montserrat in the distance, it has a good local beach bar and restaurant with beds and shade. The picturesque multi-hued waters have the barest touch of caressing surf and the sand is soft and pale. The valley is peaceful and serene and surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks. There are several other bars and restaurants on nearby adjoining beaches, and the extensive facilities of Jolly Harbour are also only five minutes drive away.
