Anguillita
| Anguillita | |
 At the western tip of Angillita | |
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| Location: | 18°9’26"N, 63°10’35"W |
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| Population: | 0 |
Anguillita is a small, uninhabited rocky island off the western tip of Anguilla, and part of that territory.
There was once a lighthouse on the northern tip of the island, but it was destroyed by Hurricane Luis in 1996 and has not been rebuilt.
Characteristics
Unlike Scrub Island, a larger island off the eastern tip of Anguilla, and which has two excellent beaches, Anguillita is rarely even seen, since the western tip is virtually inaccessible by foot. As such it is rarely visited by tourists, though it is accessible by sea kayak.
Anguillita offers opportunities for scuba divers, and good snorkelling conditions can be found off its rugged coast. Species such as barracudas, stingrays, and turtles can be seen in its waters. There are three ledged mini-walls at a depth of some 15 to 65 feet, and numerous small underwater caves.