Ffryes Beach
Ffryes Beach
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kathh72
Haywards Heath, UK28 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Stunning beach which we chose deliberately so as not to be with crowds. Arriving at 8.30am, we were only ones there until a couple of local families arrived mid morning. Typical Antiguan beach! White sand and warm sea with safe and lovely swimming. The sea was very sandy when we were there so nothing to see when snorkelling. Beach bar/restaurant on hillside looked nice and opened at 12 but menu looked quite expensive (we were able to use their loos!!) so we went elsewhere for lunch. $25 taxi round trip for 2 people from John’s.
Written February 16, 2025
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Mike W
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Feb 2025 • Couples
When we come to Antigua there is only one place we go - Ffryes Beach. One of the best beaches on any island in the caribbean. 10$ cab ride from the pier - $20 for 2 chairs and an umbrella and make sure you go to Dennis’ Restaurant and ask for Jay!
Written February 27, 2025
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Pjulie54
Ashford, UK13 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We had a lovely day out with on Ffyes beach, we were on a cruise but wanted to get away from other cruisers and find a quiet beach. We chose to get a taxi on our own $40 one way however would be much cheaper as they offer car sharing up to about 12 persons. When we got there Sean AKA Bubbles sorted us with 2 chairs and umbrella for $20. Very safe and little stalls to get drinks and a couple of restaurants/bars on beach. Perfect relaxing day out away from the crowds.
Written November 4, 2024
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SGO001
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
This review is for Little FFreyes beach, which we found to be much better than the main Ffreyes beach.
We went to beaches on the western side of Antigua: Dickensen, Jolly, Valley Church, Ffreyes, Little Ffrreyes and Darkwood. All beaches are good with few differences. Water color is turquoise everywhere and sand is soft and white.
Jolly beach is by far the best beach in Antigua. Soft, white sand and very long and wide beach with gentle slopes. Waves are gentle but still there. Decent mix between being peaceful but still having people around. Another great things was green hills on the back.
Dickensen Bay was also good but we found it was too busy and also it was not as wide or long as Jolly beach.
Valley Church beach had steep slope and was actually very narrow. Also sand was not firm on the slopes. But water was more clearer than Jolly and Dickensen.
Little Ffreyes was also very lovely, perhaps #2 beach in my opinion. Was wider than Valley Church, water was very clear and waves gentle. It wasn't too crowded and had also trees. Nice for someone who wants to spend some relaxing and peaceful time on the beach.
Ffreyes and Darkwood beaches had very strong waves, and good for those who prefer that.
We went to beaches on the western side of Antigua: Dickensen, Jolly, Valley Church, Ffreyes, Little Ffrreyes and Darkwood. All beaches are good with few differences. Water color is turquoise everywhere and sand is soft and white.
Jolly beach is by far the best beach in Antigua. Soft, white sand and very long and wide beach with gentle slopes. Waves are gentle but still there. Decent mix between being peaceful but still having people around. Another great things was green hills on the back.
Dickensen Bay was also good but we found it was too busy and also it was not as wide or long as Jolly beach.
Valley Church beach had steep slope and was actually very narrow. Also sand was not firm on the slopes. But water was more clearer than Jolly and Dickensen.
Little Ffreyes was also very lovely, perhaps #2 beach in my opinion. Was wider than Valley Church, water was very clear and waves gentle. It wasn't too crowded and had also trees. Nice for someone who wants to spend some relaxing and peaceful time on the beach.
Ffreyes and Darkwood beaches had very strong waves, and good for those who prefer that.
Written December 2, 2024
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LuckiestManonEarth
Union, KY137 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We went here on a cruise stop. We’ve been to Valley Church beach before and found the beach busy and it has a very big drop off from sand to water
But Ffryes was wonderful. Very secluded, wide beach and there was a drop off but not very deep.
We will be back
But Ffryes was wonderful. Very secluded, wide beach and there was a drop off but not very deep.
We will be back
Written February 2, 2025
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,866 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
This morning, the last of the holiday, the choice of the beach fell on Ffryes Beach for no particular reason. Never chosen was more apt because the beach was half deserted, there were only a couple of umbrellas occupied within a radius of two hundred meters. At the southern end of the beach there is a resort that must have had few holidaymakers. In addition to being very uncrowded, the beach is of fine sand and the sea in front is deep blue although not exactly transparent; however, there are no algae on the bottom.
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Written December 12, 2024
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Thomas W
Charles Town, WV60 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
I’ve been to hundreds of beaches in my life and this one may just be #1. Incredibly warm water, clear, unbelievable blue waters and soft, pristine sand. Absolutely stunning. Two beach chairs and an umbrella for $20. Reasonable.
Written February 21, 2025
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Tonyacb1968
New York City, NY5 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The actual beach is beautiful and our port driver, Jan was friendly and timely, but this beachfront facility is mediocre and run down - definitely needs an upgrade. The lunch included with our package tasted just ok. We lined up for food and it was served to us but there were no seconds and only two drinks included. When I asked for another drink (all non alcoholic), I was told no more free drinks, I’d have to pay.
Written June 9, 2024
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Vickimcd
London, UK24 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Beach side restaurant/ bar. No frills but friendly service and amazing food. No menu, so we were offered BBW chicken and rice and fruit/ rum punch. USD30 for all 4 of us and the food comparable with the other restaurants which have cost USD150
Written April 11, 2023
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Cynthia N
Sherbrooke, Canada1,619 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This magnificent beach with white sand is rarely visited. The water is turquoise and calm, perfect for young children. There are also shaded areas if needed. When we went there, there were no shops open nearby other than the restaurant at the other end of the beach, so you have to remember to have drinks and snacks.
Written November 11, 2023
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We are arriving on a cruise how is it getting a taxi back to the ship from the beach. Worried about no taxi watching the ship sailing away
Written June 7, 2023
Taxis usually wait and do the return. Just go and enjoy .
Written June 8, 2023
Arriving on a cruise. What are the best transportation options from the ship to Fryes beach and back to the ship
Written January 6, 2023
Can you rent snorkeling equipment at this beach? Any way to lock up valuables? Thank you!!
Written June 11, 2019
As per previous answer you cannot rent snorkelling equipment. There is no where to leave valuables.
Written June 14, 2019
Where did you pick up the van at the cruise terminal. Did they tell what time they pick you up.
How long did you spend at beach
Cruise line is $58.99
Written April 25, 2019
I have never been to Ffryes beach as part of a cruise but I am aware that some of the cruise ships organise trips there. If you want you could just get a local taxi to take you there from St John's. It is probably 20 - 30 minutes drive depending on traffic. You can rent your own sun bed and have lunch at Denis Cocktail Bar and Restaurant on the beach. You should have no problem getting a taxi back to the ship.
Written April 26, 2019
We are taking our “young” 90 year old aunt on a cruise stoppiyin Antigua. Do you recommend Ffryes beach for her and is there a restaurant there. Thank you.
Written February 13, 2019
Fit for a Queen.Yes I highly recommend the beach and there is a restaurant called Dennis Bar and Restaurant you will not be disappointed.
Written March 4, 2019
Hi there
How many people are allowed in a taxi ?
There are 5 in our party
Thanks
Richard
Written January 27, 2019
It’s a min bus van so all five will fit.
Written January 30, 2019
Is there any snorkeling from the beach?
Written November 26, 2018
Hi...I have slight mobility issues. If we took a taxi from the cruise port to Ffryes Beach, how far would I have to walk from the cab to the beach? Is it flat or hilly? Thank you!!
Written November 5, 2018
About 50-100'. It's flat with grass and fine sand.
Written November 6, 2018
Can you please tell me how you returned to the Cruise Port? Did the same shuttle bring you back? Thank you!
Written September 30, 2018
Yes. Just ask the driver when you get in for a return. Tell him the time, and he will be there. Ours introduced us to the lounger seller, and she reminded us well in advance that he was going to be arriving soon! In the rare case of them not being there, there are plenty of others all the time. Most of the drivers are related to the lounger sellers so they tend to work in harmony, and I am sure they could rustle up a cab in a second if you wanted to leave early.
Written October 17, 2018
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