Savannah Bay

Savannah Bay runs along Anguilla's southeastern coast, a long strip of sand with scrub behind it, no development at all and usually nobody on it, because the road out is rough and there is nothing there. The Atlantic side gets more swell than the west coast and the water is livelier. Shells and driftwood collect along the tide line and the emptiness is the reason to go. The bay is sometimes called Junks Hole, after the section at its eastern end.

What's there

• The empty strip - a long beach with nothing built and usually nobody on it.
• The Atlantic swell - livelier water than the sheltered western coast.
• The scrub backing - the dry vegetation behind the sand.
• The tide line - shells and driftwood collecting along the shore.

When to go

December to April is the dry season. The eastern coast is rougher than the west year round. Hurricane season runs June to November.

What to expect

There are no facilities whatsoever and no shade. The track in is rough and easy to miss. Currents on this coast are stronger and swimming needs care.

Nearby

Captain's Bay is northeast, and Island Harbour is north.