It is on the coast of Shoal Bay, south of Gunn Point.

The most popular of more than 30 is Shoal Bay, gleaming white sand stroked by reef-calmed waters.

Once the largest town (1895-1900) on the western coast of Canada, Shoal Bay was a hub for mining and forestry.

It sits around the corner from Shoal Bay, which has some excellent snorkelling.

Out of the 33 beautiful beaches on Anguilla, Shoal Bay is the most stunning.

Settled in the early 1890s it was originally known as Shoal Bay, presumably from its many shallow covers and inlets in the area.

At the 2011 census the town of Shoal Bay had a population of 1,838 but the population increases significantly during tourist season.

Both of these are an easy walk from Shoal Bay, Anguilla's best-known beach.

Uncle Ernie's (Shoal Bay, 264-497-3907) has hamburgers, ribs and fresh fish from $6.

Originally named Shoal Bay and later in 1885, to be renamed Yamba with a population of approx 340.