About Anguilla
The Eastern Caribbean island of Anguilla is comfortably removed from the usual tourist destinations, and remains the choice of an exclusive few as an exotic place of escape. Located in the British West Indies (18° north latitude and 63° west longitude), the beautiful island is just 7 miles from St. Maarten.
Dubbed "tranquility wrapped in blue," Anguilla is best known for its 33 pristine, white-sand beaches and beautiful turquoise waters. This intimate island is a mere 35 square miles, 16 miles long and 3 miles wide at its widest point. The average temperature is 80°F, and annual rainfall is 35 inches.
The enchanting island of Anguilla is the ideal destination for those seeking serenity and sanctuary, as it remains unmarred by vacationer influx. It is well known for its five-star dining, and for a host of leisure activities including golf, scuba diving and snorkeling, sailing, horseback riding, windsurfing, fishing, biking and hiking. The island culture is a joyous one, rich in history and committed to preserving its natural surroundings and maintaining its unique quality of life.
Some additional facts & information
- Government
- British Dependent Territory
- Location
- Eastern Caribbean, most northerly of the Leeward Islands
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar (U.S. currency widely accepted)
- Driving
- On left, license required
- Rentals
- Cars, jeeps, scooters and bikes
- Airports
- Wallblake Airport - American Eagle, Winair, Liat, and Caribbean Star
- Local Air Charter Services
- Trans Anguilla
- Nearest International Gateways
- San Juan and Antigua (1-hour flight); St. Maarten, (7-minute flight)
- Ferry
- Charter service available from Blowing Point to Princess Juliana Airport via private charter boats
- Entry
- Passport preferred OR official photo ID accompanied by birth certificate w/raised seal, plus onward/return ticket
A faraway place within your reach
- Chicago
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Los Angeles
- 9 hours 12 minutes
- New York
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Atlanta
- 5 hours 37 minutes
- Miami
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 55 minutes
