Come the summer months, nesting seabirds take over the offshore islands of Antigua. They add so much life and vibrancy to the journey down the coastline.
A gentle reminder when visiting spots such as Prickly Pear Island or Great Bird Island to be extra cautious walking in any grassy areas, as their nests and eggs are easily camouflaged.
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The entrance to English Harbour is guarded on one side by these impressive sandstone formations known as the Pillars of Hercules.
Formed over thousands of years by the wind, sea and rain, they're possible to visit by foot from Galleon Bay but best seen by boat.
You can often spot sea turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, octopus, squid, and many fish amongst the corals growing in the depths in front of it, making it a popular spot for snorkelers and divers. Also located at this site is an 18th century anchor, as well as a coral nursery programme that began in 2021.
So, where does the name come from?
To be honest, we aren't totally sure of the exact origin story of how this site was named. However, looking at the mythology of the original Pillars of Hercules at the Straight of Gibraltar, we can imagine why this epic formation in Antigua was named so!
"In Greek mythology the Pillars indicated the limit of the known world: “grasping the Pillars” was a metaphor for reaching the ultimate in human achievement. For mere mortals, they marked the end of the journey, the point at which one must turn back.
Herakles’ journey beyond the Pillars, during his Tenth Labor, came to represent a heroic and unending quest for knowledge, and the Pillars became not a point of retreat, but a gateway to the unknown."
Epic indeed 😎
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source: https://chs.harvard.edu/permanent-collection/the-pillars-of-herakles/#:~:text=The%20Pillars%20of%20Heracles,which%20one%20must%20turn%20back.
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This secluded paradise on one of Antigua's beautiful offshore islands is special for SO many reasons.
Not only is it home to many species of land and marine life (such as the upside down jellyfish in the video), it is also surrounded by vital mangroves and is an important nesting bird habitat.
Sadly, it won't be like this much longer. A neighboring luxury resort has purchased the land to build more megamansions, which will undoubtedly displace and disrupt the fragile ecosystems in and around the island.
We would love to show it to you while we can 😎
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