ANGUILLA
Language → English
Population (around) → 15,229
Currency → Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) $
General weather Overview
Anguilla is a wonderful place to visit all year. Anguilla’s average
temperature swings extremely little during the year, implying that the average temperature
seldom changes. Because of the country’s position on a tiny island, temperature differences
between coastal and interior locations are negligible. However, the wettest period coincides with
the hottest.
Rainfall is minimal on the island, and the area can even be described as arid at certain times of
the year. The yearly precipitation average is quite varied. Overall, the weather is hot, humid,
windy, and partially overcast.
Cities
The Valley / Capital – Stoney Ground – The Farrington – George Hill – Island Harbor
Fun facts
- Anguilla got its name from the Spanish word for eel, due to its eel-like shape
- Anguilla is known as a Caribbean playground, having around 33 beaches, many of which have been voted the best in the world multiple times. Anguilla's beaches offer peace, tranquility, and serenity along with crystal clear waters
- Anguilla is one of the best places in the world when it comes to reef systems, with a great variety of corals. Anguilla is quite famous for the remains of its ships that were purposely sunk to become artificial reefs. Anguilla has seven underwater marine parks surrounding the island: Dog Island, Sandy Island, Prickly Pear Island, Seal Island Reef System, Stoney Bay Marine Park, Little Bay, and Shoal Bay Harbor Reef System
Some popular local foods
Pigeon Peas and Rice, Red Snapper, Johnny Cakes, Grilled Spiny
Lobster, Conch Fritters
Some native animals:
Mangrove Cuckoo, Gray dolphin, Fraser’s dolphin, Insular single leaf bat,
American manatee
Couple of reasons to visit
- Anguilla's nightlife is even better than you would expect, with a community of fun Caribbean beach bars. Filled with reggae, calypso, and soca tunes, high-profile nightlife to choose from
- Visit the Amerindian Fountain Cavern at Shoal Bay East. This fascinating underground cave, 50 feet beneath Anguilla’s surface, was once used as a site of pilgrimage and worship. Now there exists a visitor and interpretation center, displaying artifacts and providing information on the historic site, to make the most out of any visit
- Anguilla is known as the hotspot for kite surfing with many surfing schools/ lessons to join. They have a bunch of other amazing experience watersports to choose from, offering not only kite surfing but every other aquatic activity you can think of including paddle boarding, scuba diving, boating, and more
- You have the chance to embark on a journey to experience a fancy pink sand beach, sparkling under the sun on one of the calmest islands in the Caribbean Archipelago
