Anguilla / Shopping

Anguilla does not have a lot of shopping, but it is worth knowing that the island does certain things very well. The smart hotels have their boutiques with good beach clothes and some evening wear. Outside them there are several interesting art galleries that deal in art from the island and from around the Caribbean. Otherwise there are just a few boutiques that offer any clothing or accessories. A couple of gift shops offer bone china, crystal and jewellery international name brands.

If you are looking for duty free bargains, then Anguilla is not really the place. Salvation is right there for the desperate, however, on St Maarten next door, which has duty free by the bucketload. It is a short ferry-ride away. For couture you are best to head for St. Barths.

Shopping hours, for non-food stores, are generally Mon-Sat, 9am–5pm. Only a few shops open on Sunday.

Art & Craft

Anguilla Arts & Crafts Shop (former Anguilla Arts & Crafts Centre/Gallery), The Valley - Souvenirs include shells and small models of island sloops, island-built racing boats.

Cheddie's Carving Studio, West End - A fascinating place and well worth a visit.

Bartletts Collection, South Hill

Devonish Art Gallery, West End - One of the first and best art galleries on Anguilla with a wide selection; from souvenirs to original carvings and paintings.

Hibernia, Island Harbour - At the excellent restaurant, art collected on their annual travels in the summer, to Poland, Georgia and most recently (in 2005) Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Bali. Restaurant hours only. Closed August - early October.

World Art & Antiques, West End - Art and antiques for casual or serious collectors, textiles, jewelry and souvenirs.

Clothes and Accessories

Boopsies Boutique, The Valley - An inexpensive fashion store set in the town with lines ranging from simple beach wear and t-shirts through to skirts, blouses and shirts.

Irie Life, South Hill - Cool and colourful beach-wear and high-quality casual clothes.

Why Knot, Crocus Bay - Tropical clothing and beach wear, often in bright colours, also sandals.

ZaZAA Boutique - Set in a pretty creole house in it’s Shoal Bay location, ZaZAA carries lines of tropical fashion wear, jewelry and Caribbean arts and crafts. ZaZAA also has two other locations: in  the West End and Lower South Hill.

Valley Optic, George Hill - Prescription lenses, contacts and sunglasses.

Diamonds International, George Hill - Upscale jewellery store.

Other

Tackle Box, The Valley - Sporting goods and electronics can be found here as well as toys.

Computer Superstore, The Quarter - Best place to find electronics such as computers, cameras, printers, mp3 players and video-games.

Paramount Pharmacy, Water Swamp or South Hill

Anguilla Drug Store, The Valley - Sells cards as well as pharmaceuticals and medicines.

Sun Eel Pharmacy, George Hill - Along with prescriptions and medicines, offers a variety of upscale cosmetics and beauty products, including those from the ‘St. Barths’ line.

For food shopping and supermarkets see our Food and Cooking section.