Shoal Bay East
Region: Northeastern part of the island
Nature
2km white sand beach with world-class transparency and snorkeling spots
Tourism in Anguilla
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Meads Bay
Region: Western side
Nature
Quiet sunset beach lined with luxury resorts
Rendezvous Bay
Region: Southwest
Nature
Shallow turquoise lagoon with views of Saint Martin island
Prickly Pear Cays
Region: Approximately 10km northwest of the main island
Nature
Day trip destination for uninhabited island exploration and diving
Scrub Island
Region: Northeastern offshore
Nature
Habitat for wild iguanas featuring rugged cliffs and lighthouse ruins
Sandy Ground Village
Region: Southwest
Culture
Night spot with concentrated live music and beach bars
Wallblake (Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport) Observation Point
Region: Valley outskirts
Modern architecture
Close-up viewing of aircraft takeoffs and landings near the runway
Little Bay
Region: North-central
Nature
Secret beach accessed by boat or rope descent to a cove surrounded by cliffs
Sombrero Island Lighthouse
Region: Approximately 55km northwest of the main island
Cultural heritage
Iron lighthouse built in the 1850s with guano mining ruins
Dolphin Discovery Anguilla
Region: Blowing Point
Activity
Family-friendly marine facility for dolphin encounters
Suggested itineraries
Scenic Beaches and Gourmet Delights - 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Shoal Bay, Sandy Ground live music, Lobster dinner
Efficient circuit for short-stay visitors covering representative east-west beaches, nightlife, and seafood cuisine.
Sailing and Uninhabited Island Exploration - 5 Days
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Prickly Pear Cays, Scrub Island, Sunset yacht
Adventure trip touring surrounding islands by charter boat, enjoying reef diving and BBQ.
Cultural and Natural Long Stay - 7 Days
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Festival participation, Heritage Collection Museum, Spa retreat
Experiential plan for long-term stays timed with carnival season, dancing and learning cooking with locals.
Travel tips
- US dollars are accepted almost everywhere but change is given in East Caribbean dollars
- Follow hotel instructions during hurricane warnings and head to airport early
- Rental cars require an international driving permit and temporary island license (20 USD)
- Voltage is 110V/60Hz; plugs are mainly types A and B
- Use hotel purified water for drinking; bottled water is safer when outside
- Use reef-safe sunscreen products for coral reef protection
- Dinner reservations required at restaurants; dress code is smart casual
- ATMs are concentrated in The Valley and Sandy Ground; none on offshore islands
- Free Wi-Fi is common at cafes and beach bars but speeds vary
- Drone photography requires prior authorization from aviation authorities