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North coast beaches
Beaches on the Atlantic coastline of Anguilla from East to West.
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Rugged and pictureque, Captains Bay is lined with dramatic coral cliff formations. The beach is a wide stretch of white sand cornered at both ends by rock cliffs. It is now possible to reach the beach by walking the cliff road east of Island Harbour. The waters off this beach often carry a strong under toe and it is not recommended for swimming. It is ideal for a picnic lunch. Take along a pair of hiking boots and wander through the rock formations along the coast or take the dirt track all the way to the eastern end of the island. Watch out for Abadam hole along the way. This giant cave was exposed to the surface when the thin rock roof collapsed. LOOK at the panorama of this beach.
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Island Harbour is a fishermans village so naturally the harbour is full of small homemade fishing boats. The cresent shaped beach is lined with palm trees and the water is generally calm but quite often is lined with seaweed. The quiet relaxed atmosphere makes it worth the trip, this beach remains commercial free except for Smitties place where you can get a drink and some barbeque without any hassle. It is also the place to find a local fisherman willing to take you for a boat trip to Scrub Island or fishing off shore. The quaint fishing village also boasts the delightful lunch destination.... Scilly Cay. For a panorama of Island Harbour and Scilly Cay, click here.
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Voted one of the ten best beaches in the Caribbean. Shoal Bay in the east is the most popular beach on Anguilla. This means that a good portion of the beach is lined with beach bars, small resorts and umbrellas. Fortunately they seem to blend into the background and actually come in handy when you are ready for lunch. Elodias,Maderimans and Uncle Ernies have good food at the right price and shade. Head east around the bend for lunch at Gwen's Reggae Grill. The water is perfect, a giant pool of clear blue with a sprinkling of tiny fish right off shore. A short distance from the gradually sloping soft white sand is a live reef full of colorful fish and coral. For a great day on the water off Shoal Bay beach, look for Junior and his glass bottom boat. Get an all around view of Shoal Bay with a panorama. Stay within walking distance of the beach!
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The long drive down a dirt road is worth the trip to reach Limestone Bay. Quiet, secluded and occasionally the nesting spot for some of Anguilla's sea turtles and the island's Iguana.
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Little Bay is Anguilla's best kept secret, a tiny quiet beach, fantastic snorkelling...
You can get there by climbing down the cliff but a better way is to take Carl's water taxi from Crocus Bay.
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Just a short drive from The Valley, Crocus Bay with it's magnificent cliffs and view of Anguilla's off-shore cays is also the gateway to Little Bay. Often overlooked, this beach is great for swimming and snorkeling. Get in the water at Crocus Bay and swim all the way to Little Bay. The swim is easy, the water is shallow and is full of reef fish and coral. There is a small beach only accessable by water between Crocus and Little Bay. Here's a thought...go in the morning, snorkel to Little Bay, arrange with Calvin's Little Bay Boat Service to pick you up and carry you back.
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This tiny beach is at the bottom of Anguilla's only "rain forest".
Take the nature walk through Katouche Valley and end up at the beach. Or drive from Crocus Hill to Masara and walk down the easy way.
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The village of Sandy Ground is Anguilla's main port for ships and also nighttime activites. The long curved beach is lined with high cliffs and a salt pond behind. The harbour is usually filled with all types of fishing boats and pleasure boats. It is also the best place to find a boat ride to Sandy Island or Prickley Pear Cay. You have everything on Sandy Ground beach, great restaurant, entertainment and even a small grocery store. Want to stay right on the beach? Try here! Annual boat races are also held on Sandy Ground beach. It's a great party.
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This small cay off the north coast of Anguilla is a popular stop for sailboats and snorkel trips. Take a short boat ride to the island from Sandy Ground. Two beachbar restaurants offer lunch and boat rides to the island.
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Often overlooked, Long Bay is usually quiet and the perfect spot for sunbathing. A villa type resort has recently been added to this beach front. A restaurant sits on the cliff above with easy access to the beach, great views.
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This long stretch of sand makes for perfect walks in the sunset. Villa accommodation, a resort and restaurant line this beach.
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This beach has great views and unusual rock formations. Several rental villa homes and a restaurant and hotel line this beach.
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This tiny rocky beach is good for hiking and watching the sun set. Interesting coral formtions often wash up on shore.
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