Smooth white sand, crystal blue water, tropical trees and food, lively coral reef and marine life—all can be experience in the beaches of Anguilla. The marvelous beaches of Anguilla are its aces in securing a spot on the list of the best tourist destinations. Getting into the beaches of Anguilla is a bit jaggy but once the smooth sand of its beaches is at sight, Anguilla is worth the bumpy travel.
The Westside beaches of Anguilla are the most well known and stretches for about two and a half miles of fine golden sand in a long curving bay—making it radiantly captivating. Luxurios hotels and lively beach bars are famous in this part of Angulla to visitors from families, groups of friends to romantic couples.
In the northeast of Anguilla, lies its pride, the Shoal Bay East, also called Shoal Bay. The under water paradise of Shoal Bay— vibrant coral garden and effervescent marine life, made Shoal Bay the favorite beach spot in Anguilla. Beach equipments all over Shoal Bay such as umbrellas and beach chairs are placed within the pearly-white sand of the beach and under coconut and palm trees to create a chill-out experience. Every sunset and sunrise, create a mesmerizing scene, as the smooth white sand of the shore turns pink and backed up with a soothing music from Hard Broke Café and Uncle Ernie’s Cafe. Enjoy the scene with the first-rate tropical drinks served at the Upper Shoal Bar. Another place to unwind is the trail walk from Old Ta, also known as Ketouche Beach. It is a site famous for snorkeling and picnic under the shades of tall tropical tress. There are also souvenir shops on the beach that sells hawk T-shirts, suntan lotions, and other beach stuff.
Glimmering fine white sand lies within the shore of Shoal Bay West in the southwest part of Anguilla, next to Maunday’s Bay. Luxurious Hotel Accommodations lines its shore including the Cove Castles.
Maunday’s Bay is renowned one of the best because of its alluring shoreline. The serene turquoise water of the beach and the friendly breeze captivate windsurfers, sailboats, and snorkeling and swimming fanatics. St. Martin adds to the view on a clear day in the shores of Maunday’s Bay.
A tiny islet lies offshore from Road Bay in the northwest coast of Anguilla, the Sandy Isle. Iridescent coral gardens are the main attraction in Sandy Isle. Snorkeling gear rentals and underwater cameras are available in many shops within the beach. After enjoying the underwater paradise, beach bars and restaurants lined within the shore to chill out and relax. Sandy Island Enterprises (tel. 264/497-5643) arrange daily trips going to Sandy Isle at 8$/round-trip. The first boat leaves at 10am from the pier by Jhonno’s Beach Bar at Sandy Ground and the last boat usually departs at 4pm. Another great spot is the Prickly Pear Clay in which, a population of see birds and pelicans inhabits the sweeping arc-shaped shore.
Barnes Bay Beach is one of the best beaches in the northwest coast of Anguilla. Visitors coming here relax under the shade of the crumbly hillside or a beach umbrella while they cover their feet with the fine silvery sand or enjoy the fun of windsurfing and snorkeling.
Adjoining Sandy Isle and Barnes Bay Beach, is Little Bay Beach, which has a breath taking scenery—steep cliff settling in the grayish sand with sea birds playing around. It is a great place for picnics or just bird watching. Local couples often perform their weddings in Little Bay Beach to make their marriage unforgettably marvelous, and romantic.
Another haven in the northwest coast of Anguilla is Road Bay Beach. Mesmerizing sunsets and crystal blue waters made Road Bay Beach famous. Gaze at fishermen catching Anguillan lobsters and a pack of yatchs coming from St. Martin.
The northeast coast of Anguilla encompasses a fantasy beach, the Island Harbour Beach. Shimmering turquoise water, alfresco beach bars, and dining rooms—all blend to create an alluring, calm, and tranquil surrounding. Locals of Anguilla boasts their finest Anguillan lobsters and for centuries created a culinary adventure for tourists. Scilly Cay can also be reached in a 3-minute boat ride from Island Harbour Beach.
Captain’s Bay Beach has the best sun and sand scenery. It is good for sight seeing but not for swimming and other water activities because of the dangerous undertow and the junk’s hole.
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