Cow Wreck Beach sits on Anegada’s wild north shore, a long way in feel from the anchorage at Setting Point, and getting there is part of the appeal. The bar takes its name from the cow bones that washed ashore from a wrecked cargo ship, and the beach is exactly what people imagine when they picture the Caribbean before it was developed: white sand, shallow turquoise water, and almost nobody on it.

What to Expect at Cow Wreck Beach Bar

The food is the reason most crews make the trip. Lobster is the specialty, grilled simply and served at plastic tables a few steps from the water. As with everywhere on Anegada, calling ahead is wise rather than optional.

There is no anchorage here. The north shore is exposed and fringed by Horseshoe Reef, so you reach Cow Wreck by land from Setting Point, usually by hired taxi, jeep or scooter. Allow a good part of the afternoon and build the return trip into your plans.

Getting There on Your Crewed Charter

For crews who want one day of genuine remoteness in an otherwise sociable BVI itinerary, this is the place to spend it.

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