Island Harbour is a sheltered fishing village and not a resort area. Its beach is lined with brightly colored fishing boats and the day's catch can be seen late afternoon. To the east of the village rises Navigation Hill (150ft/46m) commanding extensive views.
Big Spring National Park protects a partially collapsed cave containing 28 Amerindian petroglyphs dating from the 9th-15th C. The park can be visited only as part of a tour offered by the Anguilla National Trust.
A Mini Museum at the Arawak Beach Resort dispalys a variety of artifacts including tools that were left by Amerindians who once lived in the area. The resort is located on the site of a former Ameridian Arawak Village.
Festival Del Mar is a two day "celebration of the sea" with a mix of entertainment, competitions, food, music, activities, and of course a fishing contest. The festival is held in late March or April.
This 2.5mi/4km island lying just off Anguilla's northeastern tip is covered in scrubby vegetation and inhabited by herds of goats. It has a beach on its western side and some good snorkeling spots.
Address: Scrub Island, c/o Smitty's On The Beach, Island Harbour , Anguilla
Tips: There are no facilities. The short boat ride to Scrub Island can be arranged at Island Harbour.
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