Maundays Bay

Maundays Bay is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean - a crescent of pearlescent white sand and calm turquoise water on Anguilla's southwestern tip, set against views of St. Martin shimmering on the horizon. It is home to Belmond Cap Juluca, one of the most celebrated luxury hotels in the region, whose iconic domed Greco-Moorish architecture has graced this bay since 1988. But while Cap Juluca defines the experience of staying here, Maundays Bay remains a fully public beach - and one of the most rewarding in Anguilla for any visitor willing to seek it out.

The bay's protected position creates some of the calmest, clearest water on the island. The gentle curve of the crescent naturally shelters it from chop, and the sandy bottom slopes gradually into the sea, making it exceptionally easy and comfortable for swimming. The water is so clear and so still on most days that it reads almost like glass - a luminous blue-green that visitors consistently describe as unlike anything they have seen elsewhere. On calmer days it is also excellent for snorkeling, with clear visibility over sandy bottom and reef areas. Water sports including diving, water skiing, and windsurfing can be arranged through Cap Juluca or local outfitters.

Non-resort guests can access Maundays Bay by parking free in the Cap Juluca lot - a well-kept secret - and walking the short distance to the beach. The beach is entirely public, though the beach chairs and umbrellas belong to Cap Juluca and are reserved for resort guests. Non-guests can set up along the sand with their own towels or head to The Cap Shack, the resort's casual beachfront bar, where chair rentals are available alongside food and drinks.

Dining at Maundays Bay is exceptional. Belmond Cap Juluca's restaurants include Pimms - the bay's original fine dining landmark, serving Anguillan seafood and Caribbean cuisine with views through Moorish arches - plus Cip's by Cipriani for casual Italian-influenced beachside dining, and Uchu for Peruvian cuisine. The Cap Shack offers a relaxed alternative directly on the sand. Even for non-resort guests, stopping for lunch or dinner at one of these restaurants is one of the most memorable ways to experience Maundays Bay.

Facing south-southwest, the bay catches a genuine and often spectacular sunset over the water and St. Martin - one of Anguilla's most romantic evening settings.

Located in West End Village, St. Martin, Maundays Bay is a strong choice for travelers looking for Snorkeling, Family, Food Nearby, and Sunset. Its current beach profile highlights excellent.