Anegada

British_Virgin_Islands

Anegada is an island in the British Virgin Islands. It has a year-round population of less than 200 on 15 square miles (38 sq km), which makes it the second largest island in the chain, after Tortola, but the most sparsely populated of the main islands. It is also geographically isolated, being separated by some 15 miles of blue water from the rest of the chain.

  • The western side of Anegada consists mostly of a large salt pond sporting flocks of flamingoes. There are miles of beaches to enjoy. It is easy to spend a day on the beach without seeing another living soul.
  • You can inquire about fishing day trips with Lil Bit Taz or at Neptune's Treasure.
  • There is a small museum at the Pomato Point Restaurant which has relics from centuries past that have washed ashore.

You can inquire about fishing day trips with Lil Bit Taz or at Neptune's Treasure.

Apart from the peace and tranquility of the beaches, most of the attractions on Anegada are water sports based.

  • Snorkelling and diving. Anegada boasts some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the BVI, including a number of historic shipwrecks. However, there are relatively few scuba diving operators. None are local, and nearby Dive BVI (based in Virgin Gorda) will only make the trip if they have a sufficiently large group booking.
  • Fishing. Both deep-sea fishing and fly fishing are popular. Anegada is fringed with a deep water ridge where you can fish for marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna. Fly fishing concentrates on predominantly bonefish but also occasionally tarpon.
  • Kite boarding. Anegada's wide shallows and strong prevailing winds are perfect for kite surfing.

Snorkelling and diving. Anegada boasts some of the best snorkeling and [[scuba diving in the BVI]], including a number of historic shipwrecks. However, there are relatively few scuba diving operators. None are local, and nearby Dive BVI (based in Virgin Gorda) will only make the trip if they have a sufficiently large group booking.

Fishing. Both deep-sea fishing and fly fishing are popular. Anegada is fringed with a deep water ridge where you can fish for marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna. Fly fishing concentrates on predominantly bonefish but also occasionally tarpon.

Kite boarding. Anegada's wide shallows and strong prevailing winds are perfect for kite surfing.

The beach at Loblolly and Salt Ponds

Stop by Vera's Pottery Shop for handmade pottery. Also there are a few gift shops such as The Purple Turtle and the Anegada Reef Hotel gift shop where you can buy t-shirts, hats, jewelry and other mementos of your stay.

If you are staying in a villa with a fully equipped kitchen, you can also go down to the docks and ask around for fresh conch, fish and lobster that you can cook yourself. Groceries on the island are sparse. You can head down to Faulkner's Country Store for a few staples. Most visitors contact a grocery on Tortola before arriving for provisioning. Riteway in Tortola will deliver your grocery order to the government dock via the ferry which arrives Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The government dock is right by Potter's by the Sea and not difficult to find. Everyone seems to go down to meet the ferry when it comes in and the locals will help direct you there.

You can also stop by Dotsy's Bakery in The Settlement for breakfast and lunch.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available from Henny's garden, behind an ordinary residence near the Settlement. (Just ask a local where Henny's is.)

Anegada Beach Club

Anegada Reef Hotel

Big Bamboo

Cow Wreck Beach Bar

Neptune's Treasure

Pomato Point

Potter's by the Sea

Be sure to try a Painkiller or a Bushwacker.

Lil Bit Snack Bar, Setting Point (3 mins from ferry dock, +1-2844959932.

Visit Tortola or other Caribbean islands.