Long Island (Antigua and Barbuda)


Long Island also known as Jumby Bay is an island off the northeast coast of Antigua. It is located off the northern tip of the Parham Peninsula, about 2.5 km from Dutchman Bay on Antigua. It is the fifth largest island of Antigua and Barbuda.

Flora and Fauna

s come from turquoise sea to nest on the beaches of island in Pasture Bay.

History

The island was first encountered by Christopher Columbus in 1493.
In recent years, notable residents, who belong to the Jumby Bay Club, include David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, Ken Follett and his wife Barbara Follett, Sir Roland Franklin, and Peter Swann.

Tourism

Island is home to five star luxury hotel Jumby Bay Island managed by Oetker Collection.

In popular culture

The island was featured in a 2013 episode of Private Islands and a 2017 episode of Taboo
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