Things to do in Anguilla

Anguilla was once flaunted as the best kept secret of the Caribbean. Though the island is serene, secluded, and small and has always been known for the privacy it offers its tourists, some can also rave the night out with its magnificent shopping, gambling and nightlife. Anguilla could never be prouder for its nightlife. Especially in winter, the different centers in this island host wonderful barbeque parties as well as West Indian Parties made extreme by the islands' native singers and musicians. Not only that; the different hotels here even hire bands and combo groups to really make the night of their visitors filled with music.

 Beaches

 If you are looking for a grand holiday with activities like sunbathing on the shore or scuba diving under the clear blue water, look no further than Anguilla. Aside from the handful outer cays, use all your fingers to count the super beaches in this place that made it a definite tourist destination. The interior part of the island may have been barred but the beauty of the shore is undeniably among the best in the world with its powdery-soft sands, crystal clear waters plus miles and miles of pristine. Most of the beaches here are reached through the bone-jarring dirt paths giving way to both the sand and the sea. Here are the top 5 must-visit beaches in Anguilla:

• Rendezvous Bay

Stretching for approximately 4km along the bay, there is no wonder that this is the island's most famous destination ever. With its alfresco beach bar; singles, families and romantic couples will surely find a haven in this beach!

• Shoal Bay

Also a tourist's favorite, Shoal Bay is perhaps one of the best in the Caribbean. The best coral gardens of Anguilla are found here along with the islands powder-soft and silver white sands. Brace yourselves with the transparent, brilliant and luminous blue water that will definitely tempt you to dive in. 

• Shoal Bay West

Shoal Bay West welcomes the southwest coast with its pristine white sands. Be ready for a deluxe and luxurious welcome from the finest accommodation in Anguilla. 

• Sandy Isle

 A tiny islet greened by the palms and whitened by coral reef, Sandy Isle is the perfect place in Anguilla for snorkeling and scuba diving. Don’t forget to pack your snorkeling equipment as well as your underwater camera with you!

• Little Bay Beach

If you are in search of a haven far away from the bustling city, then Little Bay Beach is the best place to be. It's almost never crowded and with its dramatic setting, there is no doubt that this beach is a perfect description of the word retreat!

Boat racing, festivals, water sports and of course, beautiful beaches are what Anguilla is all about. No hassling, no crowd; just you, your beach blanket and the spectacular and awe-inspiring beauty of the beaches and turquoise waters of Anguilla that gently meet the soft and white sands; what else could you ask for? So if you are after beaches for all kinds of pleasure – whether it is for jogging, strolling, shelling, sunbathing, sandcastles, beach games, boat watching, bird watching, book reading or for relaxation and rest, meditation and rejuvenation packed in a perfect haven; then there is only one place to visit – Anguilla.