Things to do in Virgin Islands, British

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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