Anegada, BVI
Anegada, BVI is one of the most beautiful stops you can have during your BVI sailing itinerary. It is the second largest island in the British Virgin Islands, but only has about 285 residents around the island. Anegada is also the only island in the British Virgin Islands you will visit on your sailing vacation that is made from coral and limestone. The other islands in the BVI come from a volcanic origin. This makes the island incredibly flat and fun to explore!
During your stay on Anegada, BVI you will explore the island either by renting mopeds or by renting a car. There is a taxi that will drive you around, but it is not always available when you want to leave locations around the island. Most yachtlifers love the island so much that they spend a second night on the island.
Someone kite surfing off the coast of Anegada, BVI
Things to do in Anegada, BVI
Setting Point
Setting Point is where you will always start your journey while leaving your yacht. Setting point has restaurants and a local town that has a grocery store and places to rent vehicles to explore Anegada. If you are in a group that is going to rent several vehicles, make sure to ask for a discount for renting so many. There are a few stores to do this at, so feel free to walk around and get the exact vehicle you want. As most people choose to drink at the various locations, please be responsible and have someone sober to help navigate the island.
Lobster Dinner
Setting point is home is home to the two restaurants most known for their lobster dinners: the Anegada Reef Hotel and Potters. The Anegada Reef hotel has more open air setting and Potters always has a party after dinner that will last until the last person leaves. Make sure you put at least one of these restaurants as your must-dos during your BVI sailing itinerary.
If you have caught some fish on the way to Anegada, ask one of the chefs at the restaurants if they will clean and cook your fish. If they are not overwhelmed that night they usually will be more than happy to do it for you.
Dinner at Anegada Reef Hotel
Cow Wreck Beach
Cow Wreck beach is where a lot of yachtlifers decide to spend the whole day. It is hands down the best beach you will seeing during your BVI sailing itinerary and if you are lucky, you may even run into Kenny Chesney who often visits this establishment. Cow Wreck beach got its name from a shipwreck that happened with cows on it. They have a wide selection of food and drinks and you will not be disappointed by the swimming and views. Its rare to ever see cow wreck beach crowded.
The Wildlife
Anegada, BVI is home to several unique wildlife. In the 1800s, the flamingo population on the island was in the thousands. However, it was hunted so much for food, that it nearly went extinct on the island. The government worked to protect the birds and there are a few hundred now safely on the island. The island has set up a perch to observe and learn about the flamingos.
Besides the flamingos, there is an iguana sanctuary that helps protect the animal. The iguana nearly went extinct because of ferrel cats around the island who hunted them. To help the population, they are grown in a facility until they reach a certain size and can protect themselves from other animals. If you are an animal lover, this is a unique stop to add on your BVI sailing itinerary.
Loblolly Bay
Loblolley Bay is also a very beautiful beach on Anegada. If you are a big snorkler, this beach is home to a beautiful reef where you can see lots of sea life. The beach has showers, a restaurant, and a bar. It also has a volleyball net if you want to challenge your fellow yachtmates to a friendly game.
