Shoal Bay East

Shoal Bay East is a broad and long sweep of radiant white sand that beach connoisseurs consider to be Anguilla€™s premier strand and one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Ideal for swimming and snorkeling, the waters offer some of Anguilla€™s most beautiful coral gardens inhabited by hundreds of tiny iridescent fish, and the sand is soft and squeaky clean. A few resorts and restaurants fringe the shores here, and umbrellas and lounge chairs are available for rent. Despite its beauty, this beach remains blissfully peaceful and uncrowded.Accommodation: Where to Stay in Anguilla 2 Meads Bay Beach

Meads Bay Beach

One of the most popular beaches on the island€™s west end, Meads Bay presents a stunning one-and-a-half kilometer stretch of white-sand beach with clear, calm waters for swimming. The sand here is the consistency of soft, finely ground flour. Luxury villas and resorts line the shores, tucked back in the tropical foliage. You€™ll also find some excellent restaurants along this stretch. Blanchards is famous and among the Caribbean€™s best fine-dining restaurants, but if you€™re looking for a more casual option, you can grab a bite to eat at its sister restaurant, Blanchards Beach Shack, next door.3 Rendezvous Bay Beach

Rendezvous Bay Beach

Rendezvous Bay is a dazzling four-kilometer crescent of powdery sand and translucent sea, fringed by coconut palms. Calm and shallow, this peaceful stretch of coast is great for families with small children. Sunbathers, swimmers, and shell collectors will also be impressed. Small beach shacks dot the sand, and you can see Saint Martin from the shore. This is also a lovely beach for a sunset stroll.4 Maundays Bay Beach

Maundays Bay Beach

Stretching for one and a half kilometers, Maundays Bay Beach is a sublime stretch of soft, powdery sand and aqua sea. The famous Moorish-themed Cap Juluca luxury resort is an eye-catching landmark along this beach, welcoming guests and day visitors alike. In calm conditions, beach lovers can enjoy great snorkeling and swimming in the clear water. On windy days, sailboats and windsurfers skim the bay. This magnificent beach is also a popular spot for weddings, with a glimpse of Saint Martin across the water.5 Dolphin Discovery Anguilla

The best time to visit Anguilla is between May and August, when you stand the best chance of getting a good package deal and also avoiding the worst of the hurricane season (which generally runs from June 1 to November 30).