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Dickenson Bay
Runaway beach
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About
Runaway beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 3th place out of 5 beaches in the Antigua and Barbuda region 3.3 km away from its center, the city of St. John's. It is one of the beaches of Five Island Village settlement, just 4.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Runaway beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Dickenson Bay beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
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+27
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Runaway beach is located in Antigua and Barbuda within Five Island Village, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Antigua island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is stunning, pristine, and secluded. Additionally, it boasts golden, fine sand."
Jasmine Derwin
"Runaway Beach in Antigua is a stunning expanse of golden, fine sand that stretches for miles. The tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views of the sea and sky make it the perfect spot to escape and unwind."
Anila Y.
User reviews
"The beach is stunning, pristine, and secluded. Additionally, it boasts golden, fine sand."
Jasmine Derwin
"Runaway Beach in Antigua is a stunning expanse of golden, fine sand that stretches for miles. The tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views of the sea and sky make it the perfect spot to escape and unwind."
Anila Y.
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
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4.3km
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Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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820m from center
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4.4km
from the beach
Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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880m from center
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7.3km
from the beach
Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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9.6km from center
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7.3km
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Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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9.7km from center
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8.4km
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Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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4.8km from center
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9.7km
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Resort Villa
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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6.1km from center
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9.7km
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Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Five Island Village
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6.2km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)
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Five Island Village 2.9 km
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Blue Waters 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Blue Waters 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Blue Waters 0.2 km
Beach surroundings
Transport
- ANU• 6.9km
- Arrêt bus vers Petit...• 99.6km
Localities
- Five Island Village• 4.2km
- St. John's• 3.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Runaway beach?
The Runaway beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Runaway beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Runaway beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Runaway beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Runaway beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Runaway beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Runaway beach?
The bar is located right on the Runaway beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Runaway beach?
There are 136 places to stay in the Runaway beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Runaway beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Runaway beach from parking?
The Runaway beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Runaway beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Runaway beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Runaway beach (Antigua and Barbuda) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
