The visitor should see, however, Wallblake House , an impressively restored plantation house whose foundations date back to 1787. The ruins of the Dutch Fort , built in the 1700s, are located at Sandy Hill , famous as the scene of fierce fighting during the second French invasion of Anguilla in 1796. Also of interest are the Salt Ponds at Sandy Ground and West End . Tours around the Old Salt Mine and Pumphouse at Sandy Ground are held at 1000 every Thursday. There are over 30 beaches on Anguilla, some of which stretch for miles, dotted with hidden coves and grotto-like rock areas.
Boats are available for charter.
Some of the best beaches are Rendezvous, Shoal Bay, Road Bay, Maundays Bay, Cove Bay, Meads Bay and Crocus Bay. The even smaller sandy cays of Scrub, Dog and Prickly Pear Islands are within reach of Anguilla by power boat. Day trips can also be arranged to St Maarten and St Barthel my by ferry, cruise boat and plane.