Anguilla Villas Wrapped In Blue
Anguilla is a small Caribbean island perfect for a discrete, restful getaway. Many local property owners do not reside permanently on the island and lease out their residence when away. Visitors have a wonderful selection of Anguilla villas which they can rent rather than find accommodation in a hotel.
Anguilla was first colonized during 1650 by English settlers from the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis that lie about 70 nautical miles to the south. Early in the 19th century Nevis, St Kitts and Anguilla were combined into a single territory. Anguilla residents did not support this arrangement but their effort to separate failed. In 1971, two years after earnest protests, the residents won their call to secede. Secession was formalized in 1980 and the island became a separate British dependency.
Most tourists travel to the island by airplane and live at the luxurious Caribbean villas. The small international airport is located in the middle of the island near The Valley, the capital. Most flights to the island are from nearby local islands rather than major foreign cities. Travelers to the island generally fly to San Juan on Puerto Rico then catch a connecting flight. Puerto Rico is some 150 nautical miles to the west.
There are no marinas but there are several safe anchorages. On the south coast, Blowing Point with its sleepy village at the head of the bay is a popular anchorage. So too is Little Harbor and Forest Bay further east along the coast. On the north side of the island, perhaps the two most popular spots are Island Harbour and Sandy Ground.
The island is five nautical miles north of St Martin and St Maarten. St Martin is clearly visible across the channel. These two islands are connected by a commercial ferry service. On Anguilla, it docks at Blowing Point jetty. On St Martin, it docks at Marigot.
The island is tiny with a total area of only about 90 square kilometers (35 square miles). Its length is generally oriented northeast-to-southwest over a distance of about 25 kilometers (16 miles). At its widest point, the island measures a distance of about 5.5 kilometers (less than 3.5 miles). It is impossible to get lost on the island, especially if you are living by the Anguilla villas.
The picturesque coastline is marked by a series of beautiful bays and 33 inviting beaches, perfect for swimming and exploring. Walking and bicycling are popular options for getting around. Some of the smaller coves make perfect day trip destinations. These include Blackgarden Bay, Limestone Bay and Little Bay. Little Bay is a designated marine park and anchoring in its waters is strictly forbidden.
The south coast is punctuated by the broad sweep of Rendezvous Bay. Further west are the smaller Cove Bay and Maundays Bay, both sensuously curved with heavenly white sandy beaches. Cove Bay is home to a small fleet of charter vessels moored in its comfortable waters.
To recap, Anguilla villas are convenient accommodation for visitors to the island. The available selection covers all budgets and provides good value for privacy, space and entertaining flexibility.
Anguilla was first colonized during 1650 by English settlers from the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis that lie about 70 nautical miles to the south. Early in the 19th century Nevis, St Kitts and Anguilla were combined into a single territory. Anguilla residents did not support this arrangement but their effort to separate failed. In 1971, two years after earnest protests, the residents won their call to secede. Secession was formalized in 1980 and the island became a separate British dependency.
Most tourists travel to the island by airplane and live at the luxurious Caribbean villas. The small international airport is located in the middle of the island near The Valley, the capital. Most flights to the island are from nearby local islands rather than major foreign cities. Travelers to the island generally fly to San Juan on Puerto Rico then catch a connecting flight. Puerto Rico is some 150 nautical miles to the west.
There are no marinas but there are several safe anchorages. On the south coast, Blowing Point with its sleepy village at the head of the bay is a popular anchorage. So too is Little Harbor and Forest Bay further east along the coast. On the north side of the island, perhaps the two most popular spots are Island Harbour and Sandy Ground.
The island is five nautical miles north of St Martin and St Maarten. St Martin is clearly visible across the channel. These two islands are connected by a commercial ferry service. On Anguilla, it docks at Blowing Point jetty. On St Martin, it docks at Marigot.
The island is tiny with a total area of only about 90 square kilometers (35 square miles). Its length is generally oriented northeast-to-southwest over a distance of about 25 kilometers (16 miles). At its widest point, the island measures a distance of about 5.5 kilometers (less than 3.5 miles). It is impossible to get lost on the island, especially if you are living by the Anguilla villas.
The picturesque coastline is marked by a series of beautiful bays and 33 inviting beaches, perfect for swimming and exploring. Walking and bicycling are popular options for getting around. Some of the smaller coves make perfect day trip destinations. These include Blackgarden Bay, Limestone Bay and Little Bay. Little Bay is a designated marine park and anchoring in its waters is strictly forbidden.
The south coast is punctuated by the broad sweep of Rendezvous Bay. Further west are the smaller Cove Bay and Maundays Bay, both sensuously curved with heavenly white sandy beaches. Cove Bay is home to a small fleet of charter vessels moored in its comfortable waters.
To recap, Anguilla villas are convenient accommodation for visitors to the island. The available selection covers all budgets and provides good value for privacy, space and entertaining flexibility.
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