A rich maritime heritage and ruggedly scenic seascapes welcome sailors and other visitors to Antigua’s southern coast. Falmouth Harbor is one of Antigua’s great natural anchorages, home to a laid-back coastal village and a modern marina designed for super yachts. Just a mile away is historic English Harbor, an important 18th-century base for the British Royal Navy. On this same bay, Nelson’s Dockyard – named after the legendary admiral – is a historic complex of restored Caribbean-Georgian architecture that today holds shops, restaurants and more. The surrounding highlands are dotted with colonial-era forts and strategic lookouts. Falmouth Harbor is a wonderful base for exploring the rest of Antigua, from its many beaches to the capital city of St. John’s on the northwest coast.