Anguilla — Things to Do
Diving & snorkeling
Anguilla is renowned as the wreck diving capital of the Caribbean, with a total of nine purpose-sunk shipwrecks in the azure waters around the island waiting to be explored by divers. Also offshore is the Spanish galleon, El Buen Consejo. The wrecks provide a haven and showcase for a variety of coral and marine animals, from angelfish and barracuda to sharks and turtles. The waters around the island are calm without strong currents, and the surrounding reefs feature both hard and soft coral providing a spectacular array of gorgeous color, ideal for snorkelers and a perfect location for beginner scuba divers.
Fishing
Sport fishing is serious business on Anguilla. A number of charter companies offer whole or half-day fishing expeditions for prizes such as dorado, sailfish, marlin, barracuda and grouper.
Watersports
Operators and hire outlets offer a variety of watersports for visitors to Anguilla. One of the most popular activities is sailing, but windsurfers and kayaks are also available.
Hiking
Anguilla is well supplied with walking trails, from Windward Point in the north, along the rocky coastline, to the rain forest walk at Katouche and an award-winning nature trail at Cap Juluca.
Bird watching
Anguilla is a twitcher's paradise, with more than 100 species of bird life to seek out. The island's salt ponds attract dozens of varieties from herons to sandpipers.
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