Anguilla Beaches

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South Coast Beaches

WINDWARD POINT

The island’s most remote beach, this location with a diversity of marine life, offers great photo opportunities. The beach is broad, sandy and steep and has very heavy large breakers and an undertow. Good walking.

SAVANNAH BAY

A calm and narrow beach dotted with coconut palms, this protected beach has a calm shoal and small breakers. It is ideal for good swimming and walking and is considered the best beach for boogie boarding or body surfing.

MIMI BAY

A narrow, sandy flat beach that is secluded. Excellent for swimming and sunning.

SANDY HILL BAY

A good spot for an early morning swim. With no surf, it is shoal protected. Good for walking and snorkeling.

FOREST BAY

Very shallow water and great view are the main attributes of this beach. It also features a restaurant at the eastern and provides for interesting snorkeling.

ELSIE BAY

Small beach with great snorkeling opportunities.

LITTLE HARBOUR

Small beach protected on all sides, which is considered good for swimming and boating

BLOWING POINT

The ferry port for Anguilla, this secluded beach is good for picnics and swimming.

RENDEZVOUS BAY

The longest beach in Anguilla is perfect for romantic strolls. Its gentle surf is perfect for swimming and fl oating. There is also a spectacular view of the mountains of St. Martin/ St. Maarten.

COVE BAY

This long and peaceful beach has moderate surf and is perfect for walking, sunning and swimming.

SHOAL BAY WEST

Spectacularly beautiful and private, this beach is good for swimming and snorkeling.

North Coast Beaches

CAPTAINS BAY

On the Atlantic side of the island, this secluded beach is broad, sandy and steep. It offers the perfect location to witness spectacular sunsets. Also has a heavy surf and undertow.

ISLAND HARBOUR

On the Atlantic side of the island, this secluded beach is broad, sandy and steep. It offers the perfect location to witness spectacular sunsets. Also has a heavy surf and undertow.

SHOAL BAY EAST

The most popular beach in Anguilla, this beach is lined with small resorts and beach bars. There is also a reef filled with fish and coral a short distance from the beach.

KATOUCHE BAY

Small rocky beach at the bottom of Anguilla’s “ rain forest”.

LIMESTONE BAY

A secluded beach, this is a known nesting spot for sea turtles and iguana. Good for sunning and photographs. Swimming or snorkeling at Limestone Bay is not recommended due to its heavy surf and undertow.

LITTLE BAY

Surrounded by steep cliffs with very small, secluded beaches. Accessible via boat. Good swimming; exceptional for snorkeling.

CROCUS BAY

Great for swimming or snorkeling, shallow water filled with reef fish and coral; swim to Little Bay or catch a small boat for US$10.

SANDY GROUND

A long curved beach lined with cliffs located in the village of Sandy Ground. Sandy Ground is famous for its nightlife and is home to several popular restaurants including the Pump House, Johnno's, Ripples and Barrel Stay.

PRICKLEY PEAR CAY

A popular stop for sailboats and snorkel trips, this spot also features two restaurants.

LONG BAY

A quiet beach, which is ideal for sunbathing.

MEADS BAY

One of the longest beaches on the islands, this area is quiet and pristine. Good for swimming and snorkeling.

BARNES BAY

Accessible by climbing down a hand-railed crag. White sands, gentle surf and good snorkeling are characteristic of this beach.

WEST END BAY

Tiny rock beach good for hiking.

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