What To Do In Anguilla
Beaches |
Scuba Diving | Deep-Sea Fishing | Horseback Riding |
Parasailing | Paddleboating & kayaking | Windsurfing |
Hiking
Bike Riding | Art Galleries | Museum Tour |
Dining | Shopping | Golf | Tennis | Entertainment
| Fitness & Body Work
Visitors don't come to Anguilla for exciting nightlife or round-the-clock entertainment, but there are still plenty of activities to keep you more than happy and occupied on Anguilla.
Beaches [Back to the top]
There are more than 30 beaches to explore, not counting those on the offshore cays and islands. There are no clothing-optional beaches on Anguilla. In fact, topless bathing is also illegal. All beaches in Anguilla are public, but there are no lifeguards on duty. Be cautious swimming at remote beaches, especially if the surf is high.
Click here for more about Anguilla's Beaches.
Also, take a day trip to outlying cays. Click here to see popular Prickly Pear:
http://www.pricklypearanguilla.com/index.html
Scuba diving [Back to the top]
Scuba Diving is a very popular activity for visitors to Anguilla. Anguilla's turquoise waters boast seven marine parks: Dog Island, Prickley Pear, Seal Island Reef System, Little Bay, Sandy Island, Shoal Bay Harbour Reef System and Stoney Bay Marine Park. Water temperatures are in the upper 70ºs to lower 80ºs. Optimum diving conditions are in the summer months when visibility is at its highest and there are little or no ground seas.
www.anguilliandivers.com
www.dougcarty.com
Deep-Sea Fishing [Back to the top]
Vast arrays of big game fish live in the oceans surrounding Anguilla. Several different companies on the island offer guided Anguilla fishing excursions with a focus on fish like albacore, dolphin and king fish.
Try your luck for the big game fish found off the coast of Anguilla - including Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin and more. Charters are readily available.
Want to just enjoy a day in the warm, tropical sun? Boats of various sizes are available for charter. Cruise the crystal clear waters, snorkel swim or have a picnic on a secluded beach.
Explore the underwater world from total comfort. The surrounding reefs come alive in glass bottom boat tours.
www.garfields-sea-tours.com
www.natureboy.ai
Horseback riding [Back to the top]
Horseback Riding through trails and along beaches is a great way to discover Anguilla.
Check out Seadide Stables www.seaside-stables.com
Parasailing [Back to the top]
Parasailing provides breathtaking island views for those not faint of heart. www.tropical-paradise.net
Paddleboating and kayaking [Back to the top]
Paddleboating and kayaking allows you to enjoy the tuquoise waters at your own pace.
Glass bottom boat rides: http://junior.ai
Windsurfing [Back to the top]
Windsurfing is an exhilarating experience, gliding across the waters. Lessons are available if you would like to learn.
Hiking [Back to the top]
Hiking is another great way to discover the island and enjoy the bounty of nature here. Miles of trails tred, including a small, but beautiful rainforest.
Bike Riding [Back to the top]
Not up for hiking? How about a casual and relaxing bike ride. The flat terrain of Anguilla makes it easy and fun.
Interested in touring the island by bicycle? Villa Mañana offers the rental of two mountain bikes with helmets. Cost of two bicycle rental for one week period (7 nights) is $230.00.
Art Galleries [Back to the top]
Anguilla's Art Galleries provide your senses with the tropical colors of the Caribbean.
Here are a few of our favorite galleries to visit on island:
Cheddies Carving Studio www.cheddieonline.com
Loblolly Gallery www.loblollygallery.com
Savannah Gallery www.savannahgallery.com
Devonish Gallery www.devonishgallery.com
Museum Tour [Back to the top]
Discover the past with with a museum tour. More than 3000 years of heritage on display.
Dining [Back to the top]
Who thought dining could be so much fun? With more choices per acre than New York City, the gourmet choices will turn on your taste buds.
Here are links to a few of our favorite restaurants:
Veya www.veya-axa.com
Straw Hat www.strawhat.com
Barrel Stay www.barrelstay.com
Zarra's and Deon's Overlook.
A comprehensive listing of restaurants and their menus is available in the villa.
Shopping [Back to the top]
You will not find sprawling department stores for shopping in Anguilla. What you will find are small shops and boutiques, offering local paintings and crafts, spices, tropical clothing, island music, antiques, curios and other souvenirs. For grocery shopping, visitors will find the supermarkets in Anguilla are well stocked and offering a staggering array of exotic and distinguished speciality foods for the good life. There are large grocery stores on Anguilla in The Valley and smaller convenience stores located all over the island, some are open until 9:00 PM and some are even open on Sunday.
Golf [Back to the top]
All new golf course and several miniature courses available.
Greg Norman 18-hole Championship Golf Course managed by Troon Golf
Temenos Golf Club: www.temenosgolfclub.com
Anguilla Golf Association-Pitch and Putt 264-497-2470
Play Around Miniature Golf Course 264-498-7529
Tennis [Back to the top]
Anguilla Tennis Academy
www.anguillatennis.com
Entertainment [Back to the top]
Nightlife on Anguilla is low-key and centers mainly on some form of live entertainment at the major hotels as well as some local spots/bars where locals and tourists mix and enjoy live music.
Johnno's Beach Bar, The Pumphouse and Sproka's are favorites of both locals and tourists for live music.
The Dune Preserve www.bankiebanx.net
The PumpHouse www.pumphouse-anguilla.com
Fitness & Body Work [Back to the top]
Body and Soul Beach & Fitness Club
On the Beach at Sandy Ground
Exercise Room and equipment • Cardio Machines • Shower & Bath Facilities
Cool drinks & snacks served in "Bits & Bites" Internet Café.
Tel: (264) 497-8363/4
email bodysoulaxa@hotmail.com
Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology • Spa Facials • Body Treatments • Acupuncture • Cranio/Sacral Therapy • Yoga & Body Rolling • Workshops • 'Spa-on-the-Go' •
(mobile services at hotels & private villas)
Tel: (264) 497-6066
www.tainoswellness.com
Louis Price
Registered massage therapist and personal trainer, brings the workout to your hotel or villa. Personalized exercise workout, focusing on strength and aerobics, followed by a massage, if desired.
Tel: (267) 497-3962.
Yoga:
"Om Sweet Om" Center:: Yoga
www.web.ai/yoga
Jeanne-Marie Derrick:: Yoga
www.jeanne-marie.com
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