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The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago, the remaining islands constituting the U.S. Virgin Islands. Technically the name of the Territory is simply the "Virgin Islands", but in practice since 1917 they have been almost universally referred to as the "British Virgin Islands" to distinguish the islands from the American Territory. The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola (largest island), Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays. Approximately fifteen of the islands are inhabited. Capital: Road Town
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British Virgin Islands Resort Vacations
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| Resorts | Destination | Lifestyle |
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| Rosewood Little Dix Bay | Virgin Gorda | Couples, Romantic, Relaxed Ambiance, Spa, Secluded Beach | European
Plan 3 Restaurants Room Service Breakfast |
98 |
5 |
| Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas | Tortola | Honeymooners, Couples, Families, Singles; Relaxed Ambiance, Soft Adventure, Spa, Romance | European
Plan 3 Restaurants |
116 |
5 |
| Peter Island Resort | Peter Island | Couples, Relaxed Ambiance, Intimate, Luxury, Private Island, 20 secluded coves to explore, Aqua, Romance & Spa Packages | European
Plan 3 Restaurants Room Service |
52 |
5+ |
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British Virgin Islands Beaches
Beaches on the island of Tortola
Cane Garden Bay
Centrally located on Tortola's north shore, Cane Garden Bay is a long, lovely, curved bay sheltered from heavy winds, making it a favoured anchorage for boaters. Attracting both tourists and residents, an abundance of activities can be found here: boating, windsurfing, water-skiing, and swimming. Some of Tortola's most popular bars and restaurants line the beach, and island music can be heard at many of these spots nightly.Elizabeth Beach
Elizabeth Beach is without doubt, one of the widest on Tortola, providing sun worshipers plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the beautiful views of the British Virgin Islands.
Apple Bay Beach
Apple Bay Beach is just over the hill from Long Bay. Here, on any day in season you can see at least a dozen surfers from all over the world. The bay is also known for its full moon parties at Bomba's Surfside Shack, as well as the Friday night fish fries hosted by local residents under the banyon trees. In the evenings, you can usually find music playing at one of the bay's two hotels and several local restaurants.Brewer's Bay Beach
Brewer's Bay, once the site of several sugar plantations and distilleries (hence its name) is just around the eastern point by boat or over a steep hill by car from Cane Garden Bay. Ruins can be seen on the beach and along the road going out of the bay to town. In winter, the campground here is home to an interesting group of travellers who return year after year. The water offers some of the best snorkelling on the island because of its many reefs.
Long Bay
Long Bay is a mile-long stretch of white sand beach, perfect for a tranquil sunset walk. A resort and several guest houses line the eastern portion of the beach. The western end, fringed with palms and seagrapes, offers greater solitude and good swimming.Josiah's Bay Beach
This beach on Tortola's East End has a long and wide swath of sand that makes it ideal for sunbathing. There is a small beach bar on the beach and several guest houses and restaurants nearby. At certain times in the winter when the waves reach their optimum peak, it is a favourite surfing spot.
Smuggler's Cove
Located at the western-most end of Tortola, Smugglers Cove is secluded, sheltered, serene, and hard to reach. The road to it is unpaved, but passable. The water is exceptionally warm, clear, and calm. Snorkelling off both points is good and sometimes sea turtles can be found swimming close by.Lambert Bay
Lambert Bay, also known as Elizabeth Bay, is one of the north shore's finest beaches and is a favourite picnic spot for residents because of its sheltering palm grove and fine white sand. A resort is located behind the beach.
Beaches on the island of Virgin Gorda
The Baths
A National Park made up of a series of small sea pools lying beneath a canopy of giant granite boulders. These sheltered light-filled grottoes create a unique setting to swim and explore. Snorkelling along the outside perimeter of both The Baths and Devil's Bay reveals an area rich in colourful fish and coral.Devil's Bay Beach
This National Park is accessible by boat or by walking through the trails of The Baths. The beach is pure white sand and sprinkled with large granite boulders. Its deep blue waters make for excellent diving and snorkelling.Mahoe Bay Beach
This remote quiet beach with vivid blue water is located north of Savannah Bay. The bay lies at the end of a tropically landscaped drive leading to a restaurant, beach resorts, and villas. It's gentle sandy curves and two picturesque reefs afford wonderful water activities.
Savannah Bay Beach
Located to the north of Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour and with spectacular sunsets, Savannah Bay is a beautiful long curving stretch of sand perfect for relaxing on the beach and swimming.Spring Bay Beach
Sprinkled with boulders, this stretch of white sand is one of Virgin Gorda's loveliest and features some of The BVI's clearest waters.Trunk Bay
Trunk Bay is one of a series of spectacular white sand beaches that line Virgin Gorda's western shore. Bordered by a private estate and a palm grove, Trunk Bay can be reached by boat or along a path from Spring Bay.
Beaches on the island of Jost Van Dyke
White Bay Beach
With a long stretch of pure white sand, this palm-lined beach was voted one of the top ten beaches in the world by Caribbean Travel & Life. Protected by a great snorkelling reef, anchor close to shore and swim to the beach. Visit the award-winning beach bars.Great Harbour Beach
The island's arrival point with its white sandy horseshoe shape, offers a fabulous water sport facility with a host of friendly and casual beach bars and restaurants. Dinghy docks available.
Sandy Spit Beach
Totally remote but within reach by boat, this spectacular beach is definitely worth the trip! Enjoy marvellous snorkelling in a relaxed atmosphere.Sandy Cay
Sandy Cay is a tiny island off the southeast coast of Jost Van Dyke that has a spectacular white sand beach perfect for sunbathing or snorkelling. A path leads to the cay's interior and just to its north is the smaller, but also beautiful, Sandy Spit (noted below).
Beaches on the island of Peter Island
Deadman's Bay
Located on the north shore of Peter Island, Deadman's Bay is a palm-fringed crescent beach. Peter Island is a popular yacht anchorage, but can also be reached by a ferry from Road Harbour run by the Peter Island Resort.
British Virgin Islands Dive Sites
| Dive Site | Depth |
| The
Wreck of the R.M.S. Rhone - Salt Island Certainly the most popular and well known of all BVI dive sites, the Royal Mail Steamer "Rhone" was the setting for the hit movie "The Deep", starring Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bissett. The wreck itself is fascinating to explore with parts of her still in tact. The Rhone foundered during a hurricane and is lying in depths from 20 to 80 feet. She is colourfully decorated by a wide variety of corals and is home to several resident barracuda, sea turtles, stingrays, angelfish, yellowtail snappers and many other varieties of fish life visit the Rhone. This is a "must see" for all levels of scuba divers! |
20 to 80 feet |
| The
Indians - Off Norman Island Whether scuba diving or snorkeling, the Indians are a favourite for all ages and abilities! This marvelously unique rock formation, looms out of the water from a depth of approximately 10ft to 50ft and features a tunnel which divers (with scuba equipment) may pass through to the other side. There is a spectacular variety of corals at the Indians as well as an abundance of reef fish. |
10 to 50 feet |
| Rainbow
Canyons - Pelican Island This is an ideal dive site for beginner and advanced scuba divers and has a spectacular array of coral formations. Rainbow Canyons ranges in depth from 20 to 60 feet and is home to several colonies of garden eels, a huge variety of reef fish and several nurse sharks as well! Don't miss the Rainbow Canyons when you dive the BVI!!! |
20 to 60 feet |
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Angelfish Reef
- Norman Island |
30 to 80 feet |
| Painted
Walls - Deadchest Island It would seem as though an artist of the impressionist era had plied their skills at Painted Walls! The walls where two, underwater valleys converge are teaming in colourful sponges as well as soft and hard corals, looking remarkably similar to an artist's pallet! The main inhabitants at Painted Walls are nurse sharks, barracuda and lobsters. This BVI dive site with depths of 30 to 50 feet is a great for beginner and advanced divers. |
30 to 50 feet |
| Blonde
Rock - Between Salt Island and Peter Island This spectacular, underwater amphitheater, which lies between 20 and 60 feet deep, features both large and small overhangs. There is a wide and colourful variety of coral formations and you may occasionally glimpse some sea turtles, sharks and rays of various species along with lobsters, crabs and conch. |
20 to 60 feet |
| Wreck
Alley - Cooper Island Wreck diving enthusiasts will be thrilled to explore three wrecks in a row lying in 50 to 80 feet of water, on a sandy bottom and right next to a mini wall! Plenty of stingrays and a great opportunity for spectacular, underwater photography! |
50 to 80 feet |
| Carrot
Shoal - Between Peter & Norman Island Probably one of the more amazing night dive sites to be found anywhere, this oval-shaped reef formation is 20 to 60 feet deep and boasts resident sea turtles, beautiful French angelfish, nurse sharks and more! |
20 to 60 feet |
| Santa
Monica Rock - Off Norman Island A truly spectacular dive site and one of our favourites! The site ranges in depth from 20 to 100 feet. The underwater topography is made up of a series of rocky pinnacles, some rising to just 10 feet below the surface. At Santa Monica Rock, you may have the opportunity to see reef sharks, sea turtles and eagle rays among others. |
20 to 100 feet |
| Thumb
Rock - Off Cooper Island Off Cooper Island is this intriguing rock formation which, oddly enough resembles its name, attracts a wide variety of fish life including; tarpon, queen angelfish, French angelfish and the odd sea horse has been spotted here from time to time! Depth ranges from 40ft to 70ft. |
40 to 70 feet |
| Alice
in Wonderland This beautiful dive site is located in South Bay on Ginger island it ranges in depth from 40ft to 100ft, there are amazing Êmushroom shaped coral formations throughout this dive thus the name.It is often frequented by spotted eagle rays, spade fish and stingrays. We have also seen the occassional caribbean reef shark swimming along the reefs edge. |
40 to 100 feet |
| Ginger
Patches Ginger Patches is located on the north side of Ginger island, it starts off in about 20 ft of water and slowly descends down to a depth of 70ft, it is a good alternate dive for Alice in Wonderland if the weather is rough.It has a spectacular array of coral in the shallow depths, lots of nooks and crannys for crabs and lobsters. |
20 to 70 feet |
| Source: Blue Water Divers, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
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