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Anguilla
Anguilla, northernmost of the British Leeward Islands
Anguilla, northernmost of the British Leeward Islands, is the quintessential Caribbean getaway. A flat sixteen miles long and 4 miles at its widest point, the island is blessed with expansive beaches, abundant foliage, brilliant blossoms, a variety of unusual birds and a spectacular underwater panorama.
Anguilla- Travelers Need To Know
Anguilla is the quintessential coral island, cradled in crystal blue waters and surrounded by pristine, powder-white sand beaches. Renowned for fine accommodations and fine dining, Anguilla quickly becomes a favorite vacation spot.
Anguilla: Country profile and map
Geography:
Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands, lying at a latitude of 18 degrees north & a longitude of 63 degrees west. The island is flat & consists of coral limestone formation about 16 mls long by 3 mls wide. Crocus Hill, its highest point is 213 ft above sea level. The island is 35 sq mls.
Time:
One hour ahead of EST. Four hours behind GMT.
History Of Anguilla
Rich in Pre Columbian history. Archeologists tell us there was a large settlement of peace loving Arawak Indians living on Anguilla. They called the island Malliouhana. The Spaniards who followed Christopher Columbus to the New World are said to have given the island its present name Anguilla, because of its long eel like shape.
Anguilla : Useful Information
The office at the airport is also closed at lunchtime, but the customs officers will often phone for a hotel reservation for you. No one is keen to give you the numbers of cheaper guesthouses. TV Cable Channel 32 shows a 30-min programme called Touring Anguilla, which goes out continuously, giving information on the island.
Anguilla Money & Business guide
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is fixed to the US dollar at US$1.00 = EC$2.68. Credit cards and traveler's checks are generally accepted. US Dollars accepted.
How to get there
Wallblake airport is just outside The Valley, T2514. International access points for Anguilla are Antigua, St Maarten or San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hotel transfers are not allowed, so you have to take a taxi on arrival. Fares are expensive and usually quotes in US dollars, not EC dollars: from Wallblake airport to The Valley costs about US$6; from The Valley to Blowing Point (ferry) US$12.
Anguilla Government & Economy
In 1980, Anguilla formally separated from the State and became a British Dependent Territory with a Governor to represent the Crown. A new constitution was introduced in 1982, providing for a Governor, an Executive Council comprising four elected Ministers and two ex-officio members, and an 11-member legislative House of Assembly presided over by a Speaker.
Anguilla: Communication and Media Services
Cable and Wireless, T3100. Operates internal and external telephone links (IDD available), cellular, internet and fax services, open Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat, Sun, holidays 0900-1300. Caribbean phone cards are available throughout the islands. There are 2 AT&T USA direct telephones by Cable and Wireless office in The Valley and by the airport.
Getting Around
There are several car hire companies on the island. Driving is on the left. Speed limit 30 mph. Hired cars can not be picked up from the airport because of local regulations, they have to be delivered to your hotel, but they can be dropped off at the airport. Fuel costs US$1.84 per gallon for regular, US$1.86 unleaded. Watch out for loose goats on the roads.
Anguilla: What to see and do
There are public tennis courts at ronald webster park. Several hotels have tennis courts. The malliouhana has four championship courts for guests only; cinnamon reef has two at a cost of us$25 per hour for non-residents, free for guests; cap juluca, sonesta and cove castles all have courts for guests’ use only . . .
Anguilla Beaches & Watersports
There are 12 miles, 45 beaches, of fine white coral sand and crystal clear water. Most of them are protected by a ring of coral reefs and offshore islands. The beaches are clean, and many of them are relatively unpopulated, but nude (or topless for women) swimming or sunbathing is not allowed.
Anguilla Diving & Marine Life
The Government is introducing a marine parks system, installing permanent moorings in certain areas to eliminate anchor damage. Designated marine parks include Dog Island, Island Harbour, Little Bay, Prickly Pear, Sandy Island, Seal Island and Shoal Bay. Mooring permits are required. Do not remove any marine life such as coral or shells from underwater. Spear fishing is prohibited.
Anguilla Flora & Fauna
Although you will see colourful gardens with flowering hibiscus, bougainvillea and other tropical plants, the island is mostly covered with scrub. The north coast has the most unspoilt open areas which have not been cultivated or built on.
Shopping in Anguilla
Bookshop: National Bookstore, in the Social Security Complex next to Cable and Wireless, The Valley. Open Mon-Sat 0800-1700, wide selection of novels, magazines, non-fiction, Children books, tourist guides, Caribbean history and literature, managed by Mrs Kelly.
