Visit
all of Anguilla Beaches
Beaches
on the Atlantic coastline of Anguilla from East to West.
Captains Bay
Lined with rugged coral cliffs,
the beautiful Captain's Bay features a wide beach surrounded
by rocky cliffs. You can now reach the white sands by walking
the cliff road east of Island Harbour. The beach is not recommended
for swimming as there are strong currents and undertow, but it
is a perfect place to picnic, or take a walk along the coast
and enjoy the panorama. Don't miss the cave known as "Abadam
hole."
Island Harbour
A fisherman's village, Island Harbour is filled with
homemade fishing boats. The crescent shaped beach is dotted with
palm trees and the water is generally calm but quite often lined
with seaweed. Island Harbour's relaxed atmosphere makes the trip
worth it, especially if you catch a ride with one of the local
fisherman to nearby Scrub Island. Check out Smitty's or Scilly
Cay for some local barbeque and grilled lobster.
Shoal Bay East
Easily one of the top beaches in the Caribbean, Shoal
Bay East is the most popular beach on Anguilla. This means that
a good portion of the beach is populated with beach bars, small
resorts and umbrellas. The water is perfect and a short distance
from the gradually sloping soft white sand is a live reef full
of colorful fish and coral. For a unique experience find Junior
and his glass bottom boat for an all around great view of the
Bay. A couple of favorite eats include Elodias, Madearaman, Ku
and Uncle Ernies. Gwen's Reggae Grill is another popular hangout.
Limestone Bay
The long drive down a dirt road is worth the trip to
reach Limestone Bay. The bay is peaceful, secluded and sometimes
you may even catch a glimpse of one of the Island's other inhabitants:
sea turtles and iguana.
Little Bay
One of Anguilla's best-kept secrets, this tiny beach
is quiet and offers excellent snorkeling. You can reach Little
Bay by taking Carl's water taxi from Crocus Bay.
Crocus Bay
Crocus Bay offers magnificent cliffs and view of Anguilla's
offshore cays. Only a short drive from the Valley, the Bay is
also the gateway to Little Bay. This beach is great for swimming
and snorkeling with awesome reef fish and coral, and you can
even swim all the way to Little Bay.
Katouche Bay
Located at the foot of Anguilla's
only "rain forest," this
tiny beach is accessible by a short walk from Massara. Or for
the more adventurous, take the nature walk through Katouche Valley
and end up at the beach.
Sandy Ground
Anguilla's main port for cargo ships and bustling with
nighttime activities, this village is lined with high cliffs
and a salt pond behind. The harbour is usually filled with all
types of fishing and pleasure boats, and is the best place to
find a boat ride to Sandy Island or Prickly Pear Cay. You will
find everything here, including great restaurants, entertainment
and even a small grocery store.
Prickley Pear Cay
This small cay off the north coast of Anguilla is a fantastic
spot for sailboats and snorkel trips. Two beach bar restaurants
offer lunch and boat rides to the island. Only a short boat ride
from the Sandy Ground Village.
Long Bay
A really nice spot for sunbathing, Long Bay has recently
been crowned with a new resort. A restaurant offering great vistas
sits on the cliff above with easy access to the beach.
Meads Bay (7 minutes drive from Villa
Calixe)
This bay plays host to villas, Malliouhana and several
restaurants - including Blanchard's - along its nearly one mile
stretch of white sand beach. It is the perfect beach for long
walks and romantic moonlight strolls.
Barnes Bay
This quiet beach offers fantastic sunsets and some unusual coral rock
formations. You will find several of the islands finest private villas, Mango's
restaurant and Viceroy Anguilla on this nearly private stretch of beach.
West End Bay
You'll find not only a cute beach, with interesting coral formations,
but also a good hike along the coast, and a perfect spot for watching the sunset
any day of the year.
Beaches on the Caribbean Sea side of Anguilla from East to West
Windward Point
This is a great part of the island for a hike with wonderful
views. Climb the rock at the end of Anguilla and get an excellent
view of Scrub Island, much of Anguilla, St. Maarten, and St.
Bart's. As this area is completely desolate, don't go alone.
Savannah Bay
Savannah Bay is a long sweeping crescent beach backed
by sand dunes. It offers excellent views of St. Bart's, St. Maarten
and the Caribbean Sea. The beach has a beach bar and an occasional
small fishing boat. Sunrise can be seen here at the island's
tip.
Mimi Bay
This bay is quite isolated, and although it is not a
good place to swim, it's excellent for a hike. Because it is
desolate, taking a buddy is recommended.
Sandy Hill Bay
A crescent of sand on a protected bay, Sandy Hill beach
is a pleasant place to sun and swim and a favorite spot for local
Anguillans. A number of villas and some rental residences line
the hills around this beach. Check out the panorama of Sandy
Hill beach.
Forest Bay
This beach has very shallow water and a wonderful view.
The popular restaurant Straw Hat is located at the eastern end
of this beach.
Elsie Bay
Probably Anguilla's tiniest beach, this gem has some
unusual snorkeling opportunities.
Little Harbour
Protected on all sides, this wave less beach is fantastic
for swimming and boating.
Blowing Point
Although this is the ferry port for Anguilla, the strip
of beach has a very secluded area to the west of the ferry that
is wonderful for beach picnics and swimming.
Rendezvous Bay (7 minutes drive
from Villa Calixe)
About two miles long, this bay offers nice sand, calm
clear water and the perfect view.
Merrywing Bay
A new golf course is being constructed here. To reach
this beach you must go through the former resort adjacent to
the bay or park on Cove Bay and walk around the jetty.
Cove Bay (minutes from Villa Calixe)
A nice crescent beach and lovely sand dunes make this
beach a good place for a private picnic. Smokey's restaurant
sits on the eastern end of the beach and a public jetty is nearby.
Maunday's Bay Beach
Located on the Southwestern coast on the seaside of Cove
pond and Gull pond, and home to the widely acclaimed Cap Juluca,
this beach is beautiful. To reach this beach you must go past
the security hut of the hotel. George's restaurant serves lunch,
and Pimms, Dinner.
Shoal Bay West
This beach provides calm waters perfect for swimming.
The views of St. Maarten and Saba from this beach make it an
enjoyable place to sit and relax for hours. The beach is dotted
with upscale resorts and restaurants.
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Anguilla
Beaches
Anguilla
Dining
Island Activities
Aerial Map
Access to Anguilla
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Whet your appetite
What's your pleasure?
Destination dining has made its way to Anguilla.
Expect a five-star experience that includes an extensive wine
list. Choices for wonderful fare abound at Mango's Seaside Grill;
Blanchard's; Zurra; Frangipani; Malliouhana; Pimms; Kemia; Santorini;
Altamer: CoveCastles; Trattoria Tramonto, Straw Hat, Tasty's,
Hibernia, Old Caribe, E's Oven, Flavours, Koal Keel, Cedar Grove,
Roy's, Barrel Stay, Pumphouse, Smokey's, Gwen's, Overlook,
Kuyah, Palm Grove Bar & Grill; Oliver's and Picante. And
because the island is just 16 miles long, all are within a leisurely
drive of Villa Calixe. Discover your favorite and add to our
list.
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The art of free
time
Golf
Tee times will be available for guests at Temenos Golf Club,
an 18-hole resort golf course designed by Greg Norman. Or, try
your hand on Anguilla's Pitch and Putt 9-hole course on Well
Road in Sandy Ground. From aspiring golfer to championship professional,
Anguilla has you covered.
Scuba Diving
From wreck dives to coral formations, Anguilla has no shortage
of opportunities for novice and experienced divers. Among
the sites off the coast are Prickly Pear, wreck of M.V. "Sarah",
Sandy Island and Dog Island.
Snorkeling
where can't you snorkel on Anguilla? Everyone has a favorite
spot. Find yours on your next visit.
Additional leisure activities on the island include sailing,
horseback riding, windsurfing, fishing, biking and hiking. |
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