Anguilla
The flat, rather sparsely vegetated island probably has the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean: wide, sweeping bays with fine, white sand and turquoise blue water. A prime example is the beach at Cap Juluca, famous from the Raffaello commercials. The atmosphere is Caribbean and relaxed, life moves at a leisurely pace and the clocks tick a little slower. Wild chickens run around everywhere on the island. Nobody bothers to collect their eggs, remarks cab driver John, and so there are more and more of them.
Those who want to be active can take advantage of the excellent water sports facilities, book a sunset cruise, play golf on the only 18-hole course located directly by the sea or visit a different one of the numerous dream beaches every day in a hire car. Eating and drinking in the island's numerous restaurants is also very popular - which is why the hotels often only offer breakfast as standard. Anguilla is often even described in the relevant brochures and magazines as the "culinary hotspot of the Caribbean".
hotspot of the Caribbean", but that's a bit of an exaggeration ...
Fish and seafood are the main culinary specialties on the island, including lobster and mahi mahi. If you like it down-to-earth and barefoot, visit Blanchard's Beach Shack directly on the beach at Meads Bay. There are also numerous restaurants and cafés around Roads Bay, Anguilla's harbor, some of which offer Caribbean and Creole cuisine. The locals also like to go out here.
Arrival
The region's international destination airport is Princess Juliana Airport on St. Martin. It is served daily by KLM from Amsterdam and Air France from Paris. Other travel options: via New York, Chicago, Miami and numerous other East Coast cities.
Alternatively to Anguilla by boat from a jetty near the airport (short minibus shuttle from the terminal included, best organized in advance via the hotel, journey time approx. 30-40 min).
Currency
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official currency on Anguilla, but the US dollar is also more common here.
Shopping
■ Village Bakehouse
This bakery sells croissants, doughnuts, baguettes and sweet pastries from French pastry chef Pascal Baronnier.
West End, T. + 1 264 498 50 50,
Tue-Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 7am-12pm
■ Les Grands Vins de France
The best wine store on the island has been run with great expertise by Nathalie and Donette since 1994.
South Hill Plaza, T. + 1 264 497 64 98, Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Wed 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
■ Lynne Bernbaum
Art gallery
Painter Lynne Bernbaum exhibits contemporary international artists in her gallery.
Sandy Ground,
T. +1 264-476-52 11
Eating, drinking & partying
Jacala Beach Restaurant, known for good fish and first-class seafood, such as mahi mahi and red snapper.
Meads Bay, The Valley,
Tel. +1 264-498-5888,
Wed-Sat 12-21, Sun 12-18.
■ TASTY'S
A popular restaurant with locals. Chef Dale Carty, one of the island's best-known chefs, serves dishes such as salt pork with Creole sauce or coconut-crusted parrotfish.
South Hill,
Tel. +1 264 58427 37,
daily 12 to 10 p.m.
■ Palm Grove Barbeque Grill Simple restaurant with good, down-to-earth cuisine (barbecue and seafood) on the beach
Nat's Place, to the east,
T. +1 264-497-4224,
daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
■ Artisan Pizza Napoletana
Super pizza, the owner is from Liechtenstein.
Webster's Yard, Island Harbour, in the east, T. +1 264-235-6116
■ Elvis' Beach Bar
Known for its rum punch, also lunch, dinner and late night
Sandy Ground, T. + 1 264 476 01 01, daily from 11 a.m.
www.ivisitanguilla.com
Lage
Karibik
Fläche
96 km²
Bevölkerung
15.000
Sprache
Englisch
Größte Stadt
The Valley
Hauptstadt
The Valley
Religion
The majority of Anguilla's population is Anglican (29%) and Methodist (24%). Only 4% of the population profess no religion.
Weather
Anguilla hat ein tropisches Klima und genießt durch die relative Nähe zum Äquator geringe Temperaturschwangungen. Im Lauf des Jahres scheint die Sonne gleichmäßig zwischen sieben und neun Stunden am Tag. Die meisten Niederschlagstage verzeichnen die Monate Juli bis Oktober, während die trockensten Monate Jänner und Februar sind.
Beste Reisezeit
Dezember bis März/April
Klima
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperaturen | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Min. Temperaturen | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Sonnenstunden | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Regentage | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| Wassertemperatur | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Zeitverschiebung
MEZ: -6 Stunden
Währung
Ostkaribischer Dollar
Visa
Für SchweizerInnen und EU-BürgerInnen gilt: Reisepass muss bei Einreise noch 6 Monate gültig sein.
Vaccinations
Recommended vaccinations: Diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles (or immunity after illness), hepatitis A
Food in the Caribbean - A variety of taste experiences
Anguilla has a wide range of special and different memories and stories to offer. From guesthouses to 5-star Cap Juluca, from wonderful hikes to luxurious boat tours - you can do whatever you want on Anguilla. And this is especially true when it comes to food. Anguillians cook the full spectrum of Caribbean cuisine...From five-star Caribbean food to BBQ, Anguilla restaurants have arguably the most varied and delicious Caribbean dishes. The restaurants offer a selection of continental and American dishes, as well as specialties from Anguilla cuisine;
Anguilla Island - A paradise on white sand
The highlights of the Caribbean island of Anguilla are its spectacular beaches and seaside resorts. The island has everything you would expect from a Caribbean island - beautiful bays, some of the best white sandy beaches in the world, palm trees and the turquoise blue sea all around. But the beautiful location is probably the most important reason why travelers visit the island. Spend the perfect lazy day sunbathing and swimming. There are some stunning coral reefs just off the coast, revealing a beautiful underwater world to divers and snorkelers. If you're not sporty, take a relaxing trip on one of the glass-bottom boats to see the fascinating underwater world from above.
Shoal Bay can compete with any beach in the world and enchants with a huge offshore reef. Other popular bays include Barnes, Rendezvous, Road and Little Bay, but you can choose from a total of 33 beautiful beaches across the island. From April to November, many beaches are nesting grounds for leatherback, green and hawksbill turtles. Maundays, Meads, Captains and Limestone bays offer the best chances to experience this wonderful natural phenomenon.
Holiday Anguilla - pure relaxation and recreation
On Anguilla, the sounds of the calm blue sea and the gentle breeze blowing through the palm trees provide natural relaxation and recreation. The island is a place to feel good and to feel natural, beautiful and relaxed. Body, mind and soul are especially cared for and nurtured on Anguilla. The island offers a collection of world-class spas, independent masseurs, as well as yoga and wellness treatments.
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