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Anegada Travel Guide - British Virgin Islands |
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The island lies 13 miles north of
Virgin Gorda and north west of
Anguilla.
Anegada is the only coral isle in the
British Virgin Island chain (the rest of the BVI are all volcanic). The
photo below shows an aerial shot of the west end of the
island with the Flamingo Pond in the centre. |
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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
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The island has a number of fine white sandy
beaches and is popular with tourist and visiting yachts. The
isle is protected by the Horseshoe Reef and has a number
of beautiful beaches including Flash of Beauty, Bones Bright
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The interior of the
BVI 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. |
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Today many of the locals are
fishermen and the island population is only a few
hundred.
The
Caribbean isle 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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A
local fisherman brings fresh lobster from a holding cage in
the harbour and prepares the lobster on the dock |
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Quick Facts
Main Town
The Settlement
Main Airport
Auguste George Airstrip
Main Port
(None)
Language
English
Currency
US Dollar
Government
The BVI is a
British Overseas
Territory
Island Size
15 Square Miles
Population
200
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