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Anegada Sightseeing
In addition to Tortola and Virgin Gorda, the more distant and less accessible islands
also offer attractions worth visiting.
Anegada is the most distant island in the archipelago. Accessible by air, ferry or private boat, Anegada is well worth the effort to see. It is a large flat island with few elevations just higher than a palm tree. Most of the 200 residents live in The Settlement. The remainder are scattered in small clusters along the coast. Getting around by car is easy, although most of the roads are unpaved and a few contain pockets of soft, deep sand suitable only for four-wheel drive vehicles. Much of the western part of Anegada contains extensive salt ponds. These attract large numbers of water birds. Perhaps the most magnificent are the flamingos. Reintroduced to Anegada after a century of absence, the small flock is steadily increasing. Successful reproduction, plus the arrival of a few migrants, has helped the flock grow to nearly 100 birds.
A haven for ecotourists, Anegada is home to several endangered species including a very rare iguana. Fly fishermen can spend hours chasing elusive bonefish on the shallow sea grass beds while deep-sea fishermen can try their luck on tuna, dolphin, wahoo or marlin.
Without a doubt, Anegada's miles of pristine beaches are the most popular attraction. All offer seclusion, breathtaking views and the feeling of being far, far away.
Anegada Beaches
When it comes to secluded and uninhabited beaches, few places in the world can rival Anegada. The entire northern coast and much of the southern coast of this coral island are one stretch of desolate, unending beach. You can walk for miles - yes miles - and not see another soul. If you do come across a footprint in the pink tinged sand, it more than likely belongs to an animal than another human being. Perhaps the best-known beach is at Loblolly Bay. Here you will likely find some fellow adventurers relaxing in the shade of a Sea Grape tree or perhaps enjoying a drink or lobster lunch at the beach bar. Enjoy fabulous snorkelling directly offshore and spectacular surf whenever the ground sea is up. All kinds of flotsam and jetsam can be found on this wild seashore. The beaches near Pomato Point are broad, clean and offer memorable views of the mountainous BVI to the south and west. It's also an unforgettable sunset spot. So, if you're looking for true seclusion or a retreat from the hustle and bustle, you'll find it on the wide expanses of Anegada's beaches, where you can walk alone for miles.
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Anegada is the most distant island in the archipelago. Accessible by air, ferry or private boat, Anegada is well worth the effort to see. It is a large flat island with few elevations just higher than a palm tree. Most of the 200 residents live in The Settlement. The remainder are scattered in small clusters along the coast. Getting around by car is easy, although most of the roads are unpaved and a few contain pockets of soft, deep sand suitable only for four-wheel drive vehicles. Much of the western part of Anegada contains extensive salt ponds. These attract large numbers of water birds. Perhaps the most magnificent are the flamingos. Reintroduced to Anegada after a century of absence, the small flock is steadily increasing. Successful reproduction, plus the arrival of a few migrants, has helped the flock grow to nearly 100 birds.
When it comes to secluded and uninhabited beaches, few places in the world can rival Anegada. The entire northern coast and much of the southern coast of this coral island are one stretch of desolate, unending beach. You can walk for miles - yes miles - and not see another soul. If you do come across a footprint in the pink tinged sand, it more than likely belongs to an animal than another human being. Perhaps the best-known beach is at Loblolly Bay. Here you will likely find some fellow adventurers relaxing in the shade of a Sea Grape tree or perhaps enjoying a drink or lobster lunch at the beach bar. Enjoy fabulous snorkelling directly offshore and spectacular surf whenever the ground sea is up. All kinds of flotsam and jetsam can be found on this wild seashore. The beaches near Pomato Point are broad, clean and offer memorable views of the mountainous BVI to the south and west. It's also an unforgettable sunset spot. So, if you're looking for true seclusion or a retreat from the hustle and bustle, you'll find it on the wide expanses of Anegada's beaches, where you can walk alone for miles.