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Why Famous
  • Island of coral sand.
  • Miles of white sand beaches.
  • Especially after a dinner of Anegada\'s famous lobster—reputed to be the best in the Caribbean.
  • One can watch the sun disappear into the surf that breaks on the reef surrounding Anegada.
  • Its beaches are the loveliest in the Caribbean.
  • Home to countless exotic fish and marine life, making Anegada a paradise for scuba divers and snorkellers.
Facts Destination
  • Anegada is the northernmost of the british virgin islands.
  • A group of islands which form part of the archipelago of the virgin islands.
  • It lies approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of virgin gorda.
  • Anegada is the only inhabited british virgin island formed from coral and limestone, rather than being of volcanic origin.
  • While the other islands are mountainous, anegada is flat and low.
  • Its highest point is only about 28 feet (8.5 m) above sea level, earning it the name which translates as “the drowned land.
  • It is the only inhabited British Virgin Island formed from coral and limestone, rather than being of volcanic origin.
  • Its highest point is only about 28 feet above sea level.
  • It is second largest of the British Virgin Islands.
  • Primary Business-Tourism.
  • Popular destination- Fly fishing.
Area Info
  • At about 15 square miles (38 square kilometers), Anegada is the second largest of the british virgin islands.
  • Most of the population on anegada live in the main town, the settlement.
  • Anegada is surrounded by dangerous reefs that have claimed over 150 vessels.

 

Why Visit
  • Always find a shady spot at a beach side bar to sit and sip a cool drink.
  • Beaches are the loveliest in the Caribbean.
  • Visitors come to Anegada to relax, spending their days on Anegada\'s beautiful but relatively deserted north shore beaches.
  • Remoteness- Main attractions.
  • Horseshoe Reef- Largest barrier coral reef in the Caribbean,fourth largest on earth.
  • To protect Reef the BVI government has made anchoring on Horseshoe Reef illegal.

 

Best Time
  • October or November.
How to reach
  • One has to fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico and then to Beef Island Airport on Tortola,
  • From there one can take a Ferry to Anegada which runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at specific times in morning and evening.
  • One can take a chartered flight to Anegada via a number of airlines-Island Birds and Fly BVI.
Transport
  • There are 113 kilometres (70 mi) of roads.
  • Virgin Gorda and Anegada have their own smaller airports.
  • Roads- steep and winding,
  • Ruts can be a problem when it rains.
  • Jeeps and Trucks are availiable on rent.
  • Rental cars availiable if staying at the hotels or villas.

 

Precautions
  • Flamingos are very shy birds, so walk softly, keep voices to a whisper.
  • Don\'t attempt to interact with or feed them when you go to visit.
  • Pair of polarized sunglasses.

 

 

Lifestyle
  • There are also populations of feral cattle, donkeys, goats and sheep which live in all areas of the island.
  • Anegada is also known for miles of white sand beaches, the large salt ponds which cover much of the west end of the island, and unique fauna.
  • The birds are another tourist draw, but officials are trying to keep the number of visitors to the flamingo areas at a level that allows the birds to flourish.
  • Approximately 40 students attend school at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre. It is funded and operated by the British Virgin Islands government.