Top Sailing Destinations in BVI Area

Tortola

Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands archipelago. The name Tortola means „Land of the Turtle Dove“. It is a mountainous island with a dry climate, which has a beneficial side effect – the clarity of the sea is higher than many other places in the Caribbean. For that reason, Tortola is a popular destionation for divers and snorkelers. The northern coast has the best beaches on the island, including Lambert Beach, Smuggler's Cove, Long Bay and Brewer's Bay. The calmer waters of south shore make it the perfect base for marinas and ferry service providers. Tortola is known as the hub of this regional sailing mecca. It hosts the BVI Spring Regatta, a three-day festival, one of the most exciting sailing events in the Caribbean.

Virgin Gorda

Virgin Gorda is a beautiful island situated only a few miles from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The shape of the island reminded Christopher Columbus of a reclining woman, so he named it Virgin Gorda, which means “Fat Virgin”. The island is ideal blend of extraordinary sights, easy access, good restaurants and villas and crystal clear sea along unspoiled sandy beaches. The Baths is the biggest tourist Caribbean attraction, situated on the southern end of the Virgin Gorda, where huge granite boulders create mysterious grottos that are open to the sea, showing the evidence of the island’s volcanic origins. The local people are friendly and caring, having the laid-back spirit of the Caribbean with a casual British charm.