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Lying fourteen miles north of Virgin Gorda, remote ANEGADA is the odd Virgin out - a flat coral and limestone atoll almost completely surrounded by the Horseshoe Reef , one of the world's largest. The waters are treacherous to shipping - a plethora of wrecked crafts litter the reef - but this only adds to the already excellent snorkelling and diving that draws day-trippers by the boatloads. Anegada is also famed for its lobster , miles of undeveloped beaches and some of the best bonefishing in the world. The best of the beaches, miles of pristine white sand, and snorkelling are on the north coast. At LOBLOLLY BAY , a picture-postcard Caribbean paradise with a bar and restaurant, the waters teem with schools of mojarra, needlefish and mantis shrimp. On the western side of the beach, the dark reef area in middle of the lagoon contains three small caves and a wreck, among which you'll spot elkhorn and brain coral, angelfish, snapper and huge grouper. Cow Wreck Beach , six miles to the west, is another good snorkelling spot; it has a changing room, plus food and drinks. Anegada's natural assets aren't limited to its reefs; the whole island is a wildlife sanctuary , home to turtles, birdlife, including flamingo and osprey, and the endangered rock iguanas, which are bred and protected in its carefully monitored reserves. Anegada Harbour , on the southwest coast, is nothing much to speak of - just a long, thin dock with lobster traps tied to its side - but it's a good place to base yourself for exploring the island. The area, which includes Pomato Point and Setting Point, has plenty of lodging, restaurants, bars and gift-shops. The little Pomato Point Museum (tel 284/495-8038) is worth a visit for its small but evocative display of items recovered from shipwrecks around the island, ranging from cannons to gin bottles. Around four miles east of here (southeast of the airport) is The Settlement , where most of the island's 150 inhabitants live. You'll find diners, bakeries, a post office and a police station here.
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