Barbuda is not for tourists looking for nightlife or an abundance of tourist attractions; it’s for those who wish to get back to nature, to relax, unwind, admire the natural beauty and wildlife of this almost untouched island and meet the local people. We have told you about the Frigate Bird Sanctuary and the Caves, but here are a couple of other things you should check out when you visit.
p MARTELLO TOWER This cylindrical stronghold, built in the 1800s was essentially stolen from the Corsicans who had been using this particular fortress design since the 15th century. It was the strength of the tower and the 360-degree capability which impressed the British most and these Martello towers were built all over the British and Irish coasts as well as in Canada, South Africa, and of course here in Barbuda. The British did however get the name wrong when they appropriated the design, and it should in fact be called Mortella Tower. It was used as a look-out tower, able to sight in-coming or wrecked ships and signal the information onward to the village of Codrington, several miles north.
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