What
Anguilla lacks in size, it more than makes up for in that much-sought Caribbean asset:
pristine, powdery beaches. Boasting 19km (12 miles) of white coral coastline, Anguilla’s calm and polychromatic waters are enough to lure any potential visitor.
Comprised of several other islands and cays, Anguilla is rapidly becoming a holiday haven for the rich and famous. Brad Pitt, Robert de Niro and Robin Williams have all relaxed in the island’s vivid blue ocean, no doubt sipping on expensive cocktails.
For those seeking an altogether cheaper type of cocktail,
nothing can beat staring out at a
Caribbean sunset while sipping an Anguillan tipple in one of the many beach bars. Those who like their food need not worry either, since restaurants on the island are excellent and offer a mixture of cuisines, with a natural emphasis on
seafood and alfresco dining. Nightlife is centered on hotel nightclubs or barefoot dancing in those beach bars.
If you ever get bored of relaxing, there are loads of activity choices. Many resorts and hotels are situated on the beach and offer
boating,
snorkeling,
fishing and
scuba-diving equipment for adventurous types. For the culturally minded, Anguilla, despite its diminutive size, has around 15
art galleries to stroll around and observe Anguillan talent. Wherever you are though, those beautiful beaches are only minutes away.
GeographyAnguilla, the northernmost of the Leeward Islands, also comprises the island of Sombrero, lying 48km (30 miles) north of Anguilla, and several small islets or cays. The nearest islands are St Maarten, 8km (5 miles) south of Anguilla, and St Kitts and Nevis, 113km (70 miles) to the southeast. The islands are mainly flat (the highest point, Crocus Hill, is only 60m (213ft) above sea level) with, arguably, some of the best beaches in the world.
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