Its highest point is only about 28 feet (8.5 m) above sea level, earning it its name, which is the Spanish term for the flooded land, "tierra anegada".

Its miles of south shore flats have a large population of bonefish, making Anegada a popular destination for fly fishing.

[5] The tree donated by Adrian Johnson was intended to help bring visitors to the island and provided a flotilla destination for many sailors.

Access to the island is via the small Auguste George Airport (NGD), thrice-weekly ferries, and private boat.

Charter flights run directly to Anegada from Tortola and Virgin Gorda, in the BVI, as well as San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua and St.

The reef has caused hundreds of shipwrecks,[7] including HMS Astraea in 1808,[8] the Donna Paula (1819), and the MS Rocus (1929)[9] As such, it was once an important scuba diving destination.

The western salt ponds and south-eastern coastal mangroves have been recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.

Newly hatched iguanas are caught in the wild, brought to the facility, and raised until they are large enough to defend themselves against the feral cats that are their only predator on Anegada.

On 30 August 2010, the eye of Hurricane Earl passed 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) north of Anegada at category 4, with winds in excess of 135 mph (60 m/s).

The close passage led to significant damage on the island, with major flooding on the south side from the storm surge and breaking waves.

On 6 September 2017, the eye of Hurricane Irma passed 12 miles (19 km) south of Anegada at category 5, with winds in excess of 185 mph (83 m/s).