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About the Island

Introduction To Anguilla



The name 'Anguilla' means 'eel' and well describes its long, thin shape.  The island is very flat with its highest point at Crocus Hill a little over 200 feet (61 metres). Rainfall levels are low and the resulting vegetation is mostly small trees and bush.


Location Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean
Co-ordinates 63¼ 00' W 18¼ 15' N
Size 35 Square miles, 16 miles long, 3 miles wide
Capital The Valley
Language English
Population 14,436 (July 2009 est.)

 
Its people are of mixed origins, though primarily of African descent. The island is very flat with its highest point at a little over 200 feet (61 metres). Rainfall levels are low and the resulting vegetation is mostly scrubland and quite sparse. Anguilla has over 30 excellent (and empty!) white sand beaches, and has a well-earned reputation as a quiet and peaceful getaway.


 

  

Anguilla Roadmap & Guide

Our Skyview Guides provide the island visitor with a detailed, pocket sized holiday/vacation guide and road map. On your arrival to the Island, through your hire car company or accommodation provider please ask for your complimentary copy. The guides can also be bought online through our store. Use our map tools in the menu directly above to actually explore the Island in much more detail; start with our Map Viewer.

Getting About

When in Anguilla, one normally gets around in a hire car or taxi; see our Transport options in our Getting About Page.

Accommodation

We have visited many resorts, hotels and small inns to provide you with a full resource to help you create an individual holiday. Please do not be afraid to contact proprietors directly or through the links to their own web pages. We are sure that through your own exploration you will find the perfect place to get away from the stress of day to day living.

Shopping & Services

Anguilla is touted for its lack of commercial tourism and this has given shopping in Anguilla a particular charm. Shopping outlets in Anguilla including chic beachwear shops and fashion boutiques located in The Valley and within some of the resorts. There are also the art galleries where you find a range of pottery, paintings and sculptures using a variety of surfaces, materials and styles. For those who are looking to do some duty free shopping, the French/Dutch island of St.Martin/ St. Maarten lies a mere 15 minutes from Blowing Point ferryport.

Activities - What's There To Do?

Although Anguilla has earned a reputation as a quiet, secluded retreat, there's actually plenty fun to be had! Anguilla's attractions include diving & snorkelling, cruising & fishing, its sights and places of interest. Anguilla's art galleries are always worth a visit and Anguilla is widely regarded as having the best beaches in the Caribbean, so bring your beachwear! There are also a number spas to help rejunevate the body and mind.

Useful Information

All Caribbean islands have something unique about them that the traveller should be aware of before leaving home, our Useful Information page gives an insight into this information

How to get Here

There are many options to getting to and from Anguilla. Visit our How to get Here pages for the options and use our Travelocity© Partner link to book your flight!

Island History

We have compiled a short synopsis of the History of Anguilla on our History Page (well worth a read, by the way).

Sightseeing

There's lots to do in the Caribbean. Anguilla in particular has gained an unparalleled reputation for its crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches. It's got more to offer, so please visit our sightseeing page where we have compiled information on places of interest to help you explore opportunities before you get to the Island.

Dining & Entertainment

When you've had enough of the beach, or you have stretched yourself to the limit with the multitude of activities in Anguilla, then what better than food and some nightlife? Check out our Dining & Entertainment Pages.

Calendar of Events

Anguilla has a lively calendar of events, full of all sorts of activities from the famous traditional boat races to music festivals, food festivals, parades and fashion shows.

Altogether, Anguilla is a real find for those wanting something a little out of the way but with enough to do to make for a really relaxing holiday.

Recommended Links & Further Reading

Visit our Recommended Links page for further country specific on-line information.  Also, we come across publications from time to time that may be of benefit for further reading, when available these publications are available through Amazon on the links below.

Anguilla: Tranquil Island of the Caribbean; an introduction and guide by Brenda Carty and Colville Petty (Published 1997)

A wonderful, well-written book on Anguilla's past, present, people, politics, culture and wildlife with plenty of good practical information for today's visitor.

Anguilla: A Shorter Sleeved Way of Life by T.H. Patten (Published 2004)

Join a well-meaning but hapless vacationer on a trip to an island of breathtaking beaches, rich history, and sumptuous resorts and beaches. Anguilla, a Shorter Sleeved Way of Life covers the wanderings, discoveries and perceptions of a first-time visitor to the island. Extraordinarily rich in photographs and incidents, this book is one part guidebook and one part travelogue.