Shoal Bay vacation rentals

Shoal Bay Village: contender for the perfect beach

If there was ever a vote for the perfect beach, the long stretch of powdery white sand and swaying palms along Shoal Bay Village would be a strong contender. If you've bagged a Shoal Bay Village vacation rental right on the waterfront, you can forget about footwear and spend your vacation tip-toeing between the beach and the sea, perhaps making the odd exception to amble over to a colorful beach bar for a cold Caribbean beer and some barbecued seafood. Is there anywhere that sounds quite as idyllic as that? Nope, didn't think so.

Activities and attractions in Shoal Bay

Are you searching for things to do during your stay? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Shoal Bay a fun place to get away. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Cuisinart Resort Golf Course (8 mi / 12.8 km)
• Mullet Bay Golf (15.7 mi / 25.2 km)

Sun, sea and sand at Shoal Bay Village

It's not just the sun, sea and sand when you stay at a Shoal Bay Village vacation rental. If you're getting a little restless, fear not. There's an enviable array of water sports. If you've got a head for heights, you can ascend into the air and look down on the beach from your parasail. Alternatively, consider hiring a paddle board and exploring the shallow bay at your own pace. The sea doesn't have sole monopoly on fun, though. Back on dry land, you can gallop across the beach or nearby trails on horseback, or visit one of the golf courses for a round.

You can feel smug in Shoal Bay Village this winter

There's no doubt that the busiest time for Shoal Bay Village vacation rentals is during the winter months, when the skies are always blue, the temperature hovers around a delightful 80 and the sun beats down on the beaches. You'll feel mighty smug when you stretched out on the sun-drenched shores, looking at the forecast of snow and storms back home. It's unsurprising that this is also the most expensive time to visit and if you want to save your dollars, try visiting a little later in the season when the beaches are emptier and the downpours of rainy season have yet to strike.

A plethora of underwater life in Shoal Bay Village

It might not appear like there's much in the way of critters when you first land in Anguilla but dig a little deeper and there's plenty to see. Other than the large iguanas that lounge across the tree branches basking in the midday heat and the geckos which scamper across the hot rocks, most of your binocular action is going to be pointed at the sky, where there are some 130 recorded bird species, both resident and migratory. Not enough? The sea which surrounds the Caribbean island is a treasure trove of wildlife. Look out for the highlights – sea turtles, sting rays and harmless nurse sharks.

How to get to and around Shoal Bay

The nearest airport is in The Valley (AXA-Clayton J. Lloyd Intl.), located 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM), which is 15.5 mi (25 km) away.