Country's codes
International phone code for Anguilla: +1-264
3 letters: AIA
2 letters (internet domain): .AI
Digital country code 660
Standard EAN-13 (country barcode): N/A (British Overseas Territory)
Olympic country code: AIA
🇦🇮 Anguilla Travel Guide
Anguilla is the ultimate escape for those seeking unspoiled Caribbean beauty without the crowds. With over 33 pristine beaches, warm and welcoming locals, excellent cuisine, and a relaxed island pace, it perfectly blends barefoot luxury with authentic Caribbean charm. This tiny island punches far above its weight as one of the region's finest destinations.
Top Attractions in Anguilla
🏖️ Shoal Bay East
Consistently rated one of the Caribbean's best beaches — two miles of brilliant white sand, calm turquoise water, and a handful of beachside bars and seafood shacks perfect for a lazy day.
🏝️ Sandy Ground Village
Anguilla's most lively beach strip, home to a bustling salt pond, colourful beach bars, live reggae music, and the island's main port — a great place to soak up local culture.
⛵ Little Bay & Sea Caves
An only-accessible-by-boat hidden cove with dramatic cliffs, sea caves, and strikingly clear waters — a favourite for snorkelling, cliff jumping, and exploring Anguilla's wild coastline.
🐢 Scrub Island & Offshore Cays
A group of uninhabited offshore islands ideal for day trips, snorkelling with sea turtles, exploring deserted beaches, and spotting diverse marine life in pristine coral reefs.
Best Places to Visit
- 🏖️ Shoal Bay East – Anguilla's most iconic beach and a must-visit for every traveller.
- 🎶 Sandy Ground – The social heart of the island with bars, music, and local flavour.
- 🌅 Meads Bay – Home to luxury resorts and a gorgeous long stretch of calm beach.
- 🦞 Island Harbour – A colourful fishing village and the departure point for Scilly Cay, a legendary seafood islet.
- 🏛️ The Valley – The quiet capital, home to local heritage sites, markets, and Wallblake House, a restored 18th-century plantation.
Things to Do in Anguilla
- Beach-hop across Anguilla's 33+ beaches, each with its own distinct character and colour.
- Snorkel or dive the coral reefs and underwater wrecks teeming with Caribbean marine life.
- Take a boat trip to Scilly Cay for legendary grilled lobster and rum punch over the water.
- Explore the island's history at Wallblake House and the Heritage Collection Museum in East End.
- Attend the Anguilla Summer Festival — a week of boat racing, calypso, and Caribbean carnival held every August.
Travel Tips for Visitors
- ☀️ Tropical climate year-round — warm and sunny with a hurricane season from June to November.
- 🚶 The island is small enough to explore by car rental or taxi; no public bus system operates.
- 💳 Cards are accepted at most resorts and restaurants, but carry some cash for smaller beach bars and local vendors.
- 🌊 Respect the ocean — some beaches have strong currents; always check conditions before swimming.
📌 Useful Country Information
Quick Facts
Total area: 35 sq mi (91 sq km)
Population (2023 est.): ~18,000
Capital: The Valley (~1,100)
🇦🇮 The Valley: Capital City Profile
Other major settlements: Sandy Ground, Island Harbour, Blowing Point
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
National name: Anguilla (British Overseas Territory)
Language: English (official)
Ethnicity/race: African/Black 85.3%, Hispanic 4.9%, mixed 3.8%, white 3.2%, East Indian/Indian 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified 0.3%
Religions: Protestant 73.2% (includes Anglican, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, Baptist), Roman Catholic 6.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 10.9%, other 3.2%, unspecified 4.8%
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National Holiday: May 30, Anguilla Day (commemorating the 1967 Revolution).
Background
✊ In 1967, Anguilla famously revolted against an unwanted federation with Saint Kitts and Nevis, expelling the associated police force and asserting its right to remain a British Overseas Territory — an act of self-determination still celebrated as Anguilla Day every May 30.
🏖️ Today Anguilla is internationally recognized as one of the Caribbean's premier luxury travel destinations, drawing visitors from around the world with its exceptional beaches, high-end resorts, and genuinely warm local hospitality.
🇬🇧 As a British Overseas Territory, Anguilla uses the British pound alongside the East Caribbean Dollar, and residents are British Overseas Territory citizens, though the island governs itself with a large degree of internal autonomy.
