Anguilla

from Golden Book of Sint Maarten 11th edition 2022

by media publishing international N.V.

French Saint-Martin

Shoal Bay East Beach © ATB

ABOUT ANGUILLA

Tucked away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel magazines, to be the most beautiful in the world. Anguilla is truly Beyond Extraordinary!

With accommodations ranging from ultra-luxury villas to traditional resorts, Charming Escapes hotels and guest houses, Anguilla offers a premium vacation experience at every price point. And when it comes to culinary experiences, Anguilla is second to none. There are over 100 restaurants on the island, everything from exquisite fine dining to beach bars to street food and roadside barbecues.

Anguilla lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character and appeal. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from two major gateways: Puerto Rico and St. Martin, and by private air, it’s a hop and a skip away.

EXPLORING ANGUILLA

Wallblake House © ATB

THE VALLEY

Anguilla’s capital, The Valley, is located in the center of the island. It is the home of government and commerce, the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, and the Anguilla Tourist Board. Here you will also find the island’s only surviving plantation house, the beautifully restored Wallblake House, built in 1785, a glimpse into Anguilla’s colonial heritage. swimming and fishing

tournaments, lots of music and

the national pastime, Boatracing.

BLOWING POINT

The Blowing Point Ferry Terminal is the point of entry for most visitors to Anguilla, who arrive via the public or private ferries from St. Martin/Sint Maarten. The area is also home to some of the island’s finest villa

estates, at Little Harbour and Lockrum.

Liquid Glow Kayaks at Island Harbour © ATB

ISLAND HARBOUR

This quaint fishing village sits on the East End of Anguilla. Colorful boats moor in this protected cove, and the fishing pier juts out towards the conch-lined island of Scilly Cay. Island Harbour is home to the annual Festival del Mar on the Easter

weekend, a celebration of all things from the sea that includes a seafood festival, culinary competitions,

Under the Anguilla Arch on the West End © ATB

WEST END

The West End is the heart of Anguilla’s tourism industry, home of many of the island’s traditional five star resorts. It is also where Anguilla’s culinary fame was born, led by iconic restaurants such as Blanchard’s, and followed by establishments like Jacala, Straw Hat and more recently Julian’s at Quintessence.

The spectacular beaches of the West End -- Meads Bay, Rendezvous Bay, Maundays Bay, Barnes Bay, Long Bay, Cove Bay – glistening arcs of powder soft sand framing azure seas, these are the hallmarks of the Anguillian vacation experience.

Shoal Bay Beach © ATB

SANDY GROUND

A sleepy village by day, party central at night, Sandy Ground is “the entertainment capital of Anguilla”. The colorful beach bars, fun and casual restaurants come alive with music,

dancing and lively conversation.

Road Bay at Sandy Ground is the entry port for private yachts and small luxury cruise ships that call on Anguilla.

Customs and Immigration clearance takes place here, and many of the yacht services and local provisioning agents are based at this location.

Shipwreck at Sandy Ground © ATB

OUR OFF-SHORE CAYS

“Anguilla by Sea” tours take you to one or more of these islands for a day of swimming, snorkeling and fantastic food.

Scrub Island is the largest of the offshore cays, your perfect private island. Activities here include wildlife observation - over 34 species of birds that have been recorded – snorkeling with turtles, fish and stingray, and swimming in emerald glowing lagoons.

Sandy Island is a five-minute boat ride from Sandy Ground with Captain Jojo. An amazing restaurant and spectacular snorkeling make it a truly memorable experience. Prickly Pear also offers a great selection of cocktails and seafood, bird watching, snorkeling, and stunning vistas of

turquoise seas.

Prickly Pear - Island Cay © ATB

Scrub Island Cave - Island Cay © ATB

Sandy Island © ATB

WHAT TO DO IN ANGUILLA

Anguilla’s pristine beaches and azure seas make it ideal for myriad water sports, ranging from snorkeling, kitesurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding, to scuba diving, deep sea fishing, body surfing and boat racing, the island’s national sport.

On land, there’s a championship golf course; a state of the art tennis academy, with experienced coaches offering lessons at all levels, and home to the annual Anguilla Cup in November; also caving, biking, and AT V rides that take you to every corner of the island.

Anguilla has an exciting calendar of events and festivities.

The Moonsplash music festival, hosted by Anguilla’s legendary Bankie Banx and celebrated at the full moon in March, is renowned for its very special vibes, found nowhere else on earth.

Our literary festival in May brings together writers, poets, and musicians from Anguilla, the Caribbean and around the globe for three exciting days of inspiring presentations and informative workshops.

Folk festivals such as Welches on Whit Monday, West Fest, and A Village Ting, celebrate Anguilla’s heritage and culture, showcasing our culinary, musical and sporting traditions.

Summer Festival in August is a ten-day spree of carnival activities by night, and traditional Boatracing by day, pageantry, music and street dancing that started over forty years ago.