Anguilla Travel Overview
Important facts
Capital: The Valley (See more on BAGLIB.COM)
Official language: English
Currency: dollar
Continent: South America
Vacation in Anguilla
Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands, the Lesser Antilles and the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. The island is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Anguilla is just an hour’s flight from Puerto Rico and a 20-minute ferry ride from the neighboring French / Dutch island of Saint-Martin. The South American mainland with the Venezuelan capital Caracas is 930 km away.
Anguilla has over 30 white sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, many secluded resorts and villas. The capital, The Valley, is located in the center of the 96 km² island. The airport Wallblake is 3 km next to The Valley and is served daily from various American Airlines. The approximately 13,000 residents mainly speak English.
Sports and leisure activities
Anguilla offers all the possibilities of a Caribbean island: swimming, snorkeling, diving, golfing or boat trips to neighboring islands. Also horseback riding, hiking or dolphin watching are on the program. The best diving spots can be found on the Prickly Pear Cays, Dog Island and Sandy Island. In addition to Sandy Island, Shoal Bay and Little Bay are ideal for snorkeling.
Creole cuisine
A mix of European, American and local cuisine is eaten. The local cuisine is predominantly Creole with fresh fish and other marine animals such as lobsters and whelks. Add beans, tapioca, sweet potatoes and other vegetables.
nightlife
Apart from the offer in the respective resort or hotel, Anguilla is quiet at night. Relaxation is the order of the day. Exceptions are the annual full moon reggae happening, the Moonsplash Festival and the carnival, which is celebrated at the end of July / beginning of August.
Important facts
Capital: The Valley
Official language: English
Currency
Currency (sub-unit)
Dollars (100 cents)
ISO 4217 code
XCD / 951
Source: Abbreviationfinder
Geography
Continent: South America
Geo coordinates: N 18 ° 13 ’14 ” W -63 ° -4′ -7″
Highest mountain: Crocus Hill (65 m)
Total area: 102 km²
Mainland: 102 km²
Coastline: 61 km
Politics
Dependency: Great Britain since 1650
Economy
Inflation rate: 2.3%
Electricity consumption: 43 million KWh
Demographic data
Residents: 13,500
Average age: 31.2 years
0-14 years: 22.8%
15-64 years: 70.4%
> 65 years: 6.8%
Population growth: 1.57%
Birth rate: 14.26 / 1,000 residents
Death rate: 5.34 / 1,000 residents
Migration: 6.9 / 1,000 residents
Ratio men / women: 1.03
Fertility: 1.73 children / woman
Infant mortality: 20.32 ‰
Life expectancy men: 74.35 years
Life expectancy women: 80.3 years
GETTING THERE
Arriving by plane
The Antigua-based airline LIAT (LI) (Internet: www.liatairline.com) and Trans Anguilla Airways (Internet: www.transanguilla.com) regularly fly to Anguilla. Mostly international airlines fly from Europe via the Dominican Republic. Winair (WM) flies from St. Maarten.
Flight times
US $ 20. Children aged 5 to 11: US $ 10. Children under 5 years are excluded.
Arrival by ship
The main port is Road Bay. There are regular ferry connections between Blowing Point on Anguilla and Marigot on St. Martin (travel time: 20-30 minutes).
ON THE GO
On the way by car / bus
Left-hand traffic, maximum speed 30-50 km / h. The road network is good. The main connecting road is paved and runs over the entire 25 km long island. Dirt roads lead to the beach.
Taxis can be found at airports and ports. There are fixed fares to the hotels. Island tours can be negotiated. There are also several rental car companies. Bicycles and mopeds can also be rented.
Documents: A driving license limited to 3 months is issued for a fee upon presentation of your own driving license. The license can be issued by car rental companies or the Department of Transportation in The Valley.
On the way by ship
Various round trips and excursions, including to the Prickly Pear Cays (good diving and snorkelling grounds), are offered.
