Loblolly Bay
Anegada, Anegada, British Virgin Islands
Loblolly Bay runs for over a mile along the northern shore of Anegada, the flattest and least populated of the British Virgin Islands, with soft white sand and turquoise water protected from open swell by an offshore reef. Rays, turtles, and colorful reef fish turn up regularly for snorkelers who wade out from the beach, and a couple of low-key beach bars keep the whole scene relaxed rather than built up.
One of the most consistently praised beaches in the entire BVI chain, though Anegada's remoteness from the other islands means it takes real intent to get there.
Fly or sail out for at least a full day if not an overnight, since Anegada's remoteness means it's not the kind of stop you want to rush through in an hour or two.
Anegada is reached by small plane or ferry from Tortola or Virgin Gorda, with the island small enough to get around by rented golf cart or bike once there.
The beach is flat and easy to walk, with the offshore reef keeping the water calm enough for easy wading and snorkeling for most ages.
The dry season from December through April brings the calmest conditions for travel and snorkeling, while hurricane season runs June through November across the BVI.
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