AQUINNAH
Aquinnah (also known as Gay Head) is loacated at the far western end of the Island, boasting spectacular Atlantic Ocean beaches with beautiful towering cliffs of red and orange clay. Formed by years of
erosion, the cliffs have astonished visitors and scientists alike, with
history told by amazing array of ancient fossils. Its legendary lighthouse, erected in 1799, stands majestically above the cliffs, with fascinating tours of its interior
a popular tourist attraction. |