How to Get to Anguilla
Why Anguilla
Anguilla General Information

How to Get to Anguilla

Transportation
Anguilla is located in the Eastern Caribbean, (18º North Latitude and 63º West Longitude) just one-hour east of Puerto Rico and seven minutes north of Dutch St. Maarten by air; and 20 minutes north from French St. Martin by ferry.

There are a number of options available for getting to this idyllic island. Visitors can fly directly into Anguilla's Wallblake Airport from Puerto Rico via American Eagle/American Airlines or opt to fly directly to St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Thomas or St. Kitts for an easy transfer to Anguilla:

• San Juan via American Eagle
• St. Thomas via American Eagle, TransAnguilla, WINAIR and private charter
• St. Maarten/Martin: St. Maarten via scheduled and chartered air with WINAIR,  TransAnguilla and Island Charters. St. Martin (Marigot Bay) via regularly scheduled ferries.
• Antigua via LIAT, Carib Aviation
• St. Kitts via LIAT,Private charter directly to Anguilla

Ferries: Anguilla / St. Martin
Ferries are a popular way to travel between Anguilla and St. Martin. No reservations are necessary. Between 7:30AM and 7:00PM, ferries run at approximately 30 minute intervals between Blowing Point, Anguilla and Marigot Bay, St. Martin. Ferry crossings are $15 each way, plus $20.00 departure tax. Last ferries of the day are 6:15 p.m from Anguilla and 7:00 p.m from Marigot Bay fare US $20.00 each way. Ferries also depart from across the St. Maarten airport to Anguilla on a schedule and private charter basis. CKIM Group is happy to assist you with your travel arrangements. Contact Us.

Why Anguilla

Beautiful beaches, fine dining at more than 60 different restaurants, friendly people, excellent accommodations, a British territory with a very good infrastructure, with easy access to St. Martin / St. Maarten and St. Barths. It is the island to relax, and indulge. Known as “Tranquility Wrapped in Blue” There's always a choice of activities on Anguilla… daytime or nighttime. Lazy beach days to rejuvenate your body and lift your spirit. Or art gallery and museum tours, boating to an offshore cay for a secluded picnic, or a long stroll on an uncrowded beach. Each day of your visit can bring a different water sport adventure, or the single adventure of beach chair, umbrella, book and tired toes in refreshing, pristine waters. The choice is yours to make each day. The same holds true for evening pastimes. Sip a traditional Caribbean libation while gazing at a magnificent sunset. Dance to the romantic and sensual sounds of Caribbean music. Drop by a convivial nightspot and meet new friends. Or simply enjoy the view from your villa. Each night brings a new choice on Anguilla.

Anguilla General Information

Climate

Anguilla experiences a warm climate year round combined with cooling tradewinds. Summer temperatures average between 79 and 89 degrees and winter temperatures average between 72 and 82 degrees. December through May is considered the dry season while June through November is considered the more humid season. Hurricanes can occur anytime between June and November with the most likely time being in September and October.

Currency

The official currency of Anguilla is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC). However, the US Dollar, credit cards and traveler's checks are widely accepted.

Fast Facts

Capital: The Valley
Time Difference: One hour ahead of EST during winter; EST in summer
Government: British Overseas Territory
Entry requirements: Valid Passport
Electrical units:110 volts (same as the U.S.)
Departure tax: At airport ($20); at ferry dock ($3)
Water: We recommend drinking bottled water
Cars: All foreign licenses are not valid. visitors must purchase a temporary license ($20 per driver) to drive on the island. Please drive on left side of the road.
Telephone: To call the US, dial 001 plus area code and number
Size: 35 square miles (16 miles long and 3 miles wide)

Language

The official language of Anguilla is English.

Telecommunications

Internet Cafe Voyage has four computer terminals where customers can surf the web, scan and print documents, print digital photos, check email and engage in video conferencing. The shop also provides drinks and snacks for those spending time on the computer. Open Monday-Saturday, 9AM-6PM. Open Sunday, 2PM-6PM.

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Shoal Bay West

West Shoal Bay is spectacularly beautiful. Its wide, sandy, gently sloping beach is secluded and private. Gentle breaks make West Shoal Bay good for swimming; excellent for snorkeling.

Maundays Bay

This long, wide and calm beach has an unhurried feeling about it. Boat, sail and water-ski in the calm waters or enjoy an elegant lunch at one of Cap Juluca’s fine beachside restaurants. Excellent for long romantic strolls.

On the West End of the island between Rendezvous Bay and Maundays Bay, this long and peaceful beach has moderate surf and is perfect for walking, sunning and swimming. Smokey's serves local cuisine. A favorite for children.

Merrywing Bay

This narrow, rocky beach has a small swim area with gentle surf, perfect for sunning and swimming. Merrywing beach goers enjoy spectacular views, gentle trade breezes, and good snorkeling.

Rendezvous Bay

The longest beach in Anguilla is perfect for romantic strolls. Its gentle, sandy curve holds Rendezvous Bay Hotel & Villas, Anguilla Great House, CuisenArt Resort & Spa and music maven Bankie Banx’s The Dune Preserve. Its gentle surf is perfect for swimming and floating, and the beach offers a spectacular view of the mountains of St. Marten.

Little Harbour

This tiny harbour has a narrow, short beach and almost no surf, perfect for swimming and beginner Sunfish sailing. The Enclave at Cinnamon Reef’s Hemingway’s Restaurant sits atop the western bluff and serves tea, afternoon cocktails and an array of delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner cuisine.

Long Pond Bay

Long Pond Bay actually has two narrow stony sand beaches. The surf is fairly heavy; the beach is secluded. Great spot for a romantic picnic.

Sandy Hill Bay

A good spot for an early morning swim, Sandy Bay has almost no surf and is shoal protected. Colorful fishing boats moor here. Good for walking and snorkeling.

Mimi Bay

This narrow, sandy flat beach is short. There is no surf as a reef extends across the harbour. Secluded; this is an excellent place for swimming and sunning.

Savannah Bay

This calm and narrow beach is dotted with coconut palms. Protected, this beach has a calm shoal and small breakers. Good swimming and walking. Best beach for boogie boarding or body surfing.

Junks Hole Bay

Somewhat rocky and secluded, this beach is home to Palm Grove. This ultra-casual local bistro is brightly painted green, orange and white and serves rum punch, crayfish, ribs, shrimp and chicken Caribbean home-style barbecue.

Captains Bay

On the Atlantic side of Anguilla, Captain’s Bay is broad sandy and steep. This picturesque spot is secluded and picturesque – a perfect spot for sunsets. Heavy surf and undertow.

Winward Point Bay

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

Island Harbour

This calm, protected beach runs along the main road of Island Harbour fishing village. Colorful boats dance on their line in the turquoise sea. The beach is sandy and has some rocky areas. Island Harbour is home to Smitty’s Bar and Restaurant, the award-winning Hibernia restaurant, and interesting and charming Arawak Inn.

Scilly Cay

A small islet in the center of Island Harbour, this small sandy beach, excellent for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing, is home to the world-renowned Scilly Cay beach bar. Charcoal cooked lobster, crayfish and chicken, potent punches (with live music on Sundays!). Snorkeling equipment is available. Scilly Cay is accessible via boat from Island Harbour dock.

Shoal Bay

Undoubtedly Anguilla’s most famous beach — swim, snorkel, sun and dance on these powder white sands! Umbrellas, lounge chairs, snorkeling equipment, glass bottom boat rides, hair braiding and other activities are all available through local operators on the beach. Sundays on Shoal Bay heat up with music pouring out of Uncle Ernie’s and the Madeariman Bar. On Upper Shoal Bay, Elodias also serves up lunch and music.

Limestone Bay

This narrow, sandy area offers great views from its cliffs, good swimming, sunning and snorkeling.

Crocus Bay

The coarse, sandy beach has spectacular views from surrounding cliff tops. Crocus Bay is home to many boat races. Roy’s Restaurant and Bar offers a casual open air atmosphere for hungry beach goers. You can catch a small boat to Little Bay from here for $10 — ask for Calvin. Good for swimming and snorkeling.

Little Bay

Surrounded by steep cliffs with very small, secluded beaches. Little Bay is accessible via boat. Good swimming; exceptional for snorkeling. The water teems with small fish and sometimes stingrays.

Sandy Ground / Road Bay

This long stretch of beach is calm and well protected. It boasts a number of beach bars and nighttime hotspots, unique restaurants and shops, and affordable accommodations. Also called Road Bay, it is Anguilla’s freight port and yacht anchorage. A number of Anguilla’s island boats harbor here.

Meads Bay

One of the widest and longest beaches on the island, Mead’s Bay is quiet and pristine — perfect for evening strolls and morning runs. Gentle breakers lap the shore making swimming and snorkeling fun and safe. Carimar Beach Club and Malliouhana, Frangipani and Blanchard’s restaurants are right off the beach.

Barnes Bay

On the West End of Anguilla this beach is accessible by climbing down a handrailed crag. White sands, gentle surf and good snorkeling are this beach’s best features. Mango’s seaside grill resides on this beach.

Blowing Point

Blowing Point is home to Anguilla’s ferry port. Just west of the Customs and Immigration office you’ll find a great beach picnic area with snorkeling and swimming. The Ferryboat Inn offers affordable lodging and its restaurant presents superb food (try the veal!), a terrific view and budget prices at the waters edge.

Forest Bay

Forest Bay, once a popular port where boats berthed, is now home to the award-winning Straw Hat Restaurant. Interesting snorkeling.

Turtle Cove

A small, picturesque cove beach just east of Mead's Bay under the cliffs of Malliouhana.