Anguilla is an intriguing and alluring place nestled in the Eastern Caribbean. The paradise-like spot is home to pristine white sandy beaches, combined with friendly people, delicious cuisines, substantial sunsets, crystal-clear waters, and a truly cool island feeling that is impossible to experience in other parts of the Caribbean. It allows you to do a lot of watersport activities on the turquoise waters and pristine white sandy beaches. Many peace seekers love to travel to this Caribbean gem to snorkel or dive the artificial reef wrecks and relax on silky strands of the beach, play Robinson Crusoe on the gorgeous islands of Anguilla, and dive into turquoise waters. Various folks visit this locale to explore the art galleries and Heritage museums and grab a bite at some of the dining spots on the island.
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The Valley
Anguilla’s capital city, The Valley, is vibrant and small and is a geographic, commercial, and political hub of the island. A great spot to initiate your adventurous journey in Anguilla is the Anguilla National Trust, with several exhibits on the cultural and natural history of the island. It also provides you with a map for the free self-guided Anguilla Heritage Tour, as well as birding and walking tours. Wallblake House in Anguilla is one of the most famous tourist attractions, and it’s a part of the Heritage Trail. Surprisingly, another incredible demonstration of the island’s stonework, Warden’s Place, is a former cottage and sugar plantation house constructed in the 1790s. The rebuilt home now serves as a restaurant, and its decades-old rock even still comes in handy in food preparation. For many years, cotton produced in Anguilla for export to England was ginned in this old home. And even some of the oldest ginning machinery are on displays here, and recently it has been designated the home of the Anguillan Tourist Board. Art lovers love to stroll in the Loblolly Gallery and Art Gallery, in the icons Rose Cottage, and appreciate its precious artworks. You can find modern art in both galleries, while Antique galleries and World Art showcases a wide range of artworks from all over the world. Last but not least, for breathtaking views over the city, head to the peak of Crocus Hill, which is the highest point on the island.
Anguilla Dive Sites
Anguilla is one of the best places in the world when it comes to reef systems, with a vast variety of corals. Anguilla is quite famous for its ship’s wrecks that were deliberately sunken to become artificial reefs. Anguilla is home to seven underwater marine Parks that surround the island: Dog Island, Sandy Island, Prickly Pear Island, Seal Island Reef System, Stoney Bay Marine Park, Little Bay, and Shoal Bay Harbour Reef System. Turtles, stingrays, and garden eels have made some of the diving sites their home, and swimmers at Scrub Island often spot barracudas and sharks. Stoney Park is an award-winning underwater park that only entertains certain scuba divers. The site is the wreck site of the El Buen Consejo, an 18th-century galleon that turned over on the southeastern shores of Anguilla in 1772.
Heritage Collection Museum
Heritage Collection Museum is situated in East End Village, and it’s the only museum in Anguilla, painted in Anguillan flag colors. It exhibits the Anguillan’s history and geology starting from the time of the Arawaks to the 1969 Anguillan revolution, with further displays on Queen Elizabeth II’s royal visit as well as on British occupation (called the “Bay of Piglets” by the press). Inaugurated in 1996, it holds significant photographs and artifacts from the island’s major period, including the phosphate trade and the British invasion. You can also greet Colville petty the museum founder and curator, and get a real insight into Anguilla history.
Saint Barthelemy
Clam and stylish, Saint Barthelemy lies on the southern edge of Anguilla, and you can experience some of its European-style beauty. St. Barts sits within the territory of French West Indies, and sandy beaches, its gorgeous red-roofed capital of Gustavia, and its continental restaurants are some of the island’s top tourist attractions. You can occasionally spot famous movies stars and tycoons resting on white sand along the sea line. There are two options to get there: The Anguilla Air Services provides air service that is a 15-minute flight. However, you plan to book air ticker, magnificent St. Bart boasts an intriguing contrast to the sleepy appeal of Anguilla. The other option is a 45-minute ride on a speed boat shuttle that Calypso Charters offer every week, leaving at 9 am from Anguilla and returning from St. Barts at 5 am. However, the seas can often be rough, and the schedule may vary depending on seas conditions.