Things to do in Virgin Islands, British

25 things to do in Virgin Islands, British

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• Hike through the giant granite boulders at The Baths and swim in Devil's Bay

  Explore the awe‑inspiring geological formations of The Baths, formed by house‑sized granite boulders, creating tidal pools, tunnels, and a spectacular sandy beach at Devil's Bay.

  Virgin Gorda

• Snorkel the caves at Treasure Point on Norman Island

  Swim into underwater caverns and along vibrant coral walls at the famous Treasure Point caves, rumoured to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.

  Norman Island

• Sip a legendary Painkiller cocktail on the sand at Soggy Dollar Bar

  Swim ashore to this iconic beach bar on White Bay, where the Painkiller was invented, and enjoy the barefoot ambience in a hammock strung between palm trees.

  Jost Van Dyke

• Soak in the natural Bubbly Pool on Jost Van Dyke

  Formed by Atlantic waves crashing through a narrow rocky gap, this sea‑fed jacuzzi fills and foams like a glass of champagne, with dramatic views towards Tortola.

  Jost Van Dyke

• Feast on Anegada lobster grilled over an open flame on Cow Wreck Beach

  Enjoy the sweet, delicate flavour of freshly caught Anegada lobster served with rice and peas while your toes are in the sand of this wild, bone‑white beach.

  Anegada

• Kitesurf the shallow, turquoise flats off Keel Point, Anegada

  Harness steady trade winds and flat, waist‑deep water on the northern shore of Anegada for one of the Caribbean's safest and most scenic kitesurfing arenas.

  Anegada

• Dive the RMS Rhone, the most famous shipwreck in the Caribbean

  Descend to the remains of this mail steamer sunk in a hurricane in 1867, now a spectacular artificial reef teeming with barracuda, turtles and colourful corals off Salt Island.

  Salt Island

• Walk the rainforest trails to the summit of Sage Mountain

  At 1,716 feet, the highest peak in the Virgin Islands offers a cool, fern‑filled hike through a national park, leading to sweeping views over the archipelago and Atlantic.

  Tortola

• Taste pot‑still rum at the historic Callwood Rum Distillery

  Tour a working, family‑run distillery producing spiced rum from locally grown sugar cane using an antique copper pot still in a centuries‑old stone building in Cane Garden Bay.

  Tortola

• Stretch out on the crescent of Cane Garden Bay Beach

  Swim in calm, clear water, rent a paddleboard, or simply watch the pelicans dive at this classic palm‑lined beach with easy‑going beach bars and local live music.

  Tortola

• Dance barefoot at Foxy's Tamarind Bar on Jost Van Dyke

  Join the legendary evening barbeque and live reggae at this legendary beach‑front institution, famous for its house‑made rum and the annual New Year's Eve party.

  Jost Van Dyke

• Circle tiny Sandy Spit, a postcard‑perfect sand‑bar island

  Arrive by boat at this uninhabited ring of white sand barely three feet above the sea, offering surreal 360‑degree views of sapphire water and absolute seclusion.

  Jost Van Dyke

• Snorkel the pinnacles and coral gardens of The Dogs

  Explore dramatic underwater seascapes at a cluster of islets off Virgin Gorda, where towering rock formations drop into deep water filled with rays, turtles and reef fish.

  Virgin Gorda

• Relax in the rock‑enclosed pools of Spring Bay

  A stone's throw from The Baths but far quieter, this beach offers similar giant boulders sheltering calm pools perfect for snorkelling and wading without crowds.

  Virgin Gorda

• Discover the 19th‑century Copper Mine ruins atop a Virgin Gorda cliff

  Wander the evocative remains of a Cornish‑built engine house and chimney perched above the Atlantic, telling the story of the island's short‑lived copper rush.

  Virgin Gorda

• Paddle a kayak through the red mangrove tunnels of Hans Creek

  Glide silently into a sheltered nursery for juvenile sea life, surrounded by tangled mangrove roots and hearing only the splash of needlefish and the call of seabirds.

  Beef Island

• Dive the deep‑water wreck of the Chikuzen north of Virgin Gorda

  A 246‑foot Japanese refrigeration ship resting on white sand at 75 feet, now home to enormous stingrays, pelagics and swirling schools of baitfish, only for advanced divers.

  Virgin Gorda

• Try fresh conch fritters at Pam's Kitchen on Anegada

  Bite into spicy, golden‑brown fritters made from locally harvested conch, served in a rustic open‑air shack after a morning of fishing on this flat coral island.

  Anegada

• Join the Full Moon Party at Trellis Bay on Beef Island

  As the moon rises, fireballs blaze from artist‑welded steel sculptures, local bands play fungi music, and revellers dance on the sand at this monthly cultural jamboree.

  Beef Island

• Explore the abandoned sugar mill at Josiah's Bay Plantation

  Walk through the overgrown ruins of an 18th‑century rum estate, where old boilers and a massive chimney stand sentinel above a scenic valley near a popular surf break.

  Tortola

• Windsurf or sail out of the legendary Bitter End Yacht Club

  Based in North Sound, this sailing mecca offers easy access to reliable trade winds, with rentable Hobie Cats and boards to explore the protected waters around Prickly Pear.

  Virgin Gorda

• Climb Gorda Peak for a 360‑degree panorama of the archipelago

  Follow a shaded trail through a dry forest to the summit of Virgin Gorda's highest point, where a viewing platform reveals the reef‑scattered seascape below.

  Virgin Gorda

• Ride a horse along the shoreline at Smuggler's Cove

  Trot through the surf on a guided horseback ride from a local stable, taking in views of uninhabited cays and the open Atlantic from this secluded golden‑sand beach.

  Tortola

• Eat authentic fish and fungi at Midtown Restaurant in Road Town

  Sample the BVI's national dish – seasoned boiled fish with okra‑laced cornmeal – in a no‑frills local eatery that has been serving traditional Caribbean flavours for decades.

  Tortola

• Tour the Old Government House Museum and its banana‑plantation gardens

  Step into a restored colonial mansion built in 1926, featuring period furniture, island history displays, and tranquil hillside gardens with views of Road Harbour.

  Tortola