Most visitors to the British Virgin Island make their way to this must-see spot. Set along a sandy shore at the tip of Virgin Gorda, the idyllic haven entices you to ease into turquoise waters and wade through dramatic caves while surrounded by massive granite boulders which create tranquil pools of swim-friendly waters. Just beyond, Devil’s Bay stretches out to the horizon just begging to make it onto your Instagram feed. Snorkel, swim or spend your time navigating paths around huge rocks and exploring colorful caves in paradise.
One of the most popular spots on Tortola, Cane Garden Bay is a hub of activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and renting a boat to explore further afield. The picturesque cove is also a marvelous place to just sink your toes in the sand and spend the day looking out over the crystalline turquoise waters. In the evenings, starting with lively Happy Hours, the open-air waterfront haunts offer live music and revelry that goes into the wee hours.
Most often visited as a day trip from Tortola via ferry, Anegada Island is a fantastic place to dive among wrecks. As there are about 300 of them to choose from. But there’s also a lot to offer on land, as Anegada´s less-populated beaches offer a true sense of seclusion. Stroll miles of white sand along Loblolly Beach, stopping for a tropical cocktail at a lone beach bar manned by one of the island’s 300 or so residents. Cow Wreck Beach is famed for its massive deposits of conch shells. Heading inland you can check out Flamingo Pond, populated by a huge number of the namesake birds.
One look at Smuggler’s Cove and you can see why the beach spot got its name. It’s a perfect place for a ship to hole up in seclusion. Less crowded than other beaches on Tortola, the calm waters are great for snorkeling amid a colorful variety of tropical fish. While occasionally a cruise ship will pull up to offer the haven to its passengers, there’s usually not much more than sun, sand, and a lone shack for snacks in the tranquil piece of paradise.
For serious divers and newbies alike, Rhone National Maritime Park entices undersea exploration with stunning coral reefs, wide beds of seagrass, and a massive variety of sea creatures. It’s also a great spot to check out wrecks, notably the RMS Rhone that sank during a hurricane in 1867. The ship’s iron hull has since been encrusted with coral in a dramatic formation that’s now home to eels, lobsters, and a myriad of local sea creatures. The park also features a number of coral caves and other unique rock formations that are popular with divers.
The center of the action on Jost Van Dyke, White Bay welcomes with friendly beach bars that are more than ready to mix up tropical cocktails served before amazing views of scenic sands. Accessible by boat or on land via Great Harbour, the spot can get inundated by hordes of cruise ships when one pulls up. But on non-cruise days you’re likely to find the spot to have just the right mix of activity at the beach bars and seclusion for strolls along its stretch of sandy beach.
Most visitors to the British Virgin Island make their way to this must-see spot. Set along a sandy shore at the tip of Virgin Gorda, the idyllic haven entices you to ease into turquoise waters and wade through dramatic caves while surrounded by massive granite boulders which create tranquil pools of swim-friendly waters. Just beyond, Devil’s Bay stretches out to the horizon just begging to make it onto your Instagram feed. Snorkel, swim or spend your time navigating paths around huge rocks and exploring colorful caves in paradise.
Another great place to go on a hike, Gorda Peak National Park takes you to the highest place on Virgin Gorda. From lookout points you can take in soaring views across the North Sound, including Anegada and other isles of the British Virgin Islands. But there’s much more to see along the semi-rainforest terrain, as the park has an abundance of wild orchids and rare plants that look lifted right out of Jurassic Park. Among the wildlife, you might see along the way are geckos, tree frogs, soldier crabs and a wide variety of birdlife.
Named after the main Road Town Harbor on Tortola, the capital city offers a vibrant waterfront scene, with restaurants and shops serving the ferries and yachts, plus the odd cruise ships, that frequently pull into port. Explore a bit inland to discover 19th-century sugar mills, historic forts, and structures that date back to the early days of British colonialism.
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