Anegada - British Virgin Islands

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The island of Anegada lies 13 miles north of Virgin Gorda. Anegada is the only coral island in the British Virgin Island chain (the rest are all volcanic).

Anegada was named by the Spanish and it's name means "Drowned Land". A popular haunt with pirates in years gone by with over 200 wrecks surrounding the island; and before then there is evidence of aboriginal / Arawak settlements.

Anegada has a number of fine white sandy beaches and is popular with tourist and visiting yachts. The island is protected by the Horseshoe Reef and has a number of beautiful beaches including Flash of Beauty, Bones Bright and Cow Wreck Beach.

The interior of the island has many saltwater ponds, mangrove swaps and mud flaps which are home to many exotic birds. There are also natural fresh water springs. The main town is called the Settlement, located in the east end of Anegada island.

Today many of the Anegada locals are fishermen and the island population is only a few hundred.

The Caribbean island is eleven miles long and just three miles wide with the highest point on Anegada only 28 feet above sea level. The island is surrounded by an 18 mile long Horseshoe Reef which is popular with divers and for snorkeling.

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