Coral reef
Close to the sand.
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Loblolly Bay is a white-sand beach on the north coast of Anegada, the northernmost of the British Virgin Islands, about 2.5 km in a straight line north-east of the village of The Settlement. Anegada lies about 24 km north of Virgin Gorda. Anegada is the only inhabited British Virgin Island formed of coral and limestone rather than volcanic rock, so it is flat and low, with its highest point only about 8.5 m above sea level. Its name comes from the Spanish for «flooded land», and about 450 people live there, most in its one village. A coral reef close to shore shelters the bay, keeping its water calm and clear, with reefs a short swim from the sand, making it one of the islands' best snorkelling spots. Long, almost empty white beaches line the north coast, and the islanders are known for the spiny lobster served in their restaurants. The beach is free. Anegada is reached by ferry or small plane from Tortola, taxis take visitors to the beach, and bring sun cream, as there is little shade.
Close to the sand.
Along the north coast.
The island's dish.
Anegada, British Virgin Islands
By ferry or small plane from Tortola.
Yes, the reef is close to shore.